That’s a mean cup of water — A mytho-legendary quote attributed to The Man in Black himself Johnny Cash when he performed live at San Quentin Prison.
Many people were against his performance in prisons especially prison guard unions who thought that a Johnny Cash prison performances would quite probably incite riots.
What actually happened was that Cash said: “If there are any guards still talking to me could you bring me a cup of water”.
After he finished drinking it, Cash destroyed and crushed the tin cup in which his water had been provided. Then he sang a song about the uselessness of San Quentin Prison and theories of rehabilitation called: San Quentin.
His Johnny Cash Live at San Quentin Album was certified gold on August 12th 1969 and in spite of the documented evidence to the contrary, the legend of the “ That’s a mean cup of water” quote is more powerful than what actually occurred.
But that’s the thing about a good and well told mytho-legendary story: it’s never what actually happened; it’s what SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED!!!!
Many people were against his performance in prisons especially prison guard unions who thought that a Johnny Cash prison performances would quite probably incite riots.
What actually happened was that Cash said: “If there are any guards still talking to me could you bring me a cup of water”.
After he finished drinking it, Cash destroyed and crushed the tin cup in which his water had been provided. Then he sang a song about the uselessness of San Quentin Prison and theories of rehabilitation called: San Quentin.
His Johnny Cash Live at San Quentin Album was certified gold on August 12th 1969 and in spite of the documented evidence to the contrary, the legend of the “ That’s a mean cup of water” quote is more powerful than what actually occurred.
But that’s the thing about a good and well told mytho-legendary story: it’s never what actually happened; it’s what SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED!!!!
That’s a mean cup of water. I felt tough like I’ve seen a thing or two; but I’ve never seen anything as hard as the cup of water I just drank!!!!
by Mind Hunter the Profiler March 30, 2023
Get the That’s a mean cup of water.mug. A large breed of spaniel, the oldest and rarest of them.
It has a thick, waterproof, curly liver-coloured coat which although looks similar to that of a poodle in texture, is actually very soft and fluffy.
Their most distinguishing features are their bright yellow eyes and their strange, hairless, rat-like tails. They also have webbed feet.
It is impossible to keep this dog out of the water, so don`t even try.
It has a thick, waterproof, curly liver-coloured coat which although looks similar to that of a poodle in texture, is actually very soft and fluffy.
Their most distinguishing features are their bright yellow eyes and their strange, hairless, rat-like tails. They also have webbed feet.
It is impossible to keep this dog out of the water, so don`t even try.
by Ayra April 8, 2010
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Get the its water timemug. (aka) Labrador Water
When the water you're served in a cafe tastes like you've licked an unwashed Labrador. Caused by the glass-wear being washed with anything contaminated with egg sulfur.
When the water you're served in a cafe tastes like you've licked an unwashed Labrador. Caused by the glass-wear being washed with anything contaminated with egg sulfur.
by beachedAS March 23, 2009
Get the Dog Water mug. Noun:
Laura Harbin-Waters, aka “ the chopper “.
A helicopter style landlord that will hover around the building she owns, but doesn’t occupy.
She will make multiple daily visits to the building where she is lord of the land. Goddess of the servants ( tenants ) that she allows to pay her for the high privilege of living under her roof.
Tenants rights be damned if she wants to come into your apartment. It is her building and if you don’t comply with her frequent demands for entry with 12 hours notice, she will have her royal attorney, Rosemary Healy send a strongly worded letter as a warning that you must comply, or else.
Laura Harbin-Waters, aka “ the chopper “.
A helicopter style landlord that will hover around the building she owns, but doesn’t occupy.
She will make multiple daily visits to the building where she is lord of the land. Goddess of the servants ( tenants ) that she allows to pay her for the high privilege of living under her roof.
Tenants rights be damned if she wants to come into your apartment. It is her building and if you don’t comply with her frequent demands for entry with 12 hours notice, she will have her royal attorney, Rosemary Healy send a strongly worded letter as a warning that you must comply, or else.
I got home at 6pm and found evidence that Laura Harbin-Waters was here again today. She left a note saying a locksmith will be in the building to change all the locks in the morning for the safety of the tenants and security of the building, and then left the doors unlocked when she choppered off, up up and away.
by TheWierdo June 6, 2022
Get the Laura Harbin-Watersmug. A helicopter style landlord that hovers around the property she owns but does not herself occupy.
Everyday there will be signs of her presence, such as notes left for tenents/caretakers, unlocked doors, missing alcohol, and hideous new decor.
She demands respect…being lord and goddess of the land and all.
You are not a tenant, but a caretaker who pays to occupy the space.
Tenants rights be damned if she wants ( not needs ) to come in.
Everyday there will be signs of her presence, such as notes left for tenents/caretakers, unlocked doors, missing alcohol, and hideous new decor.
She demands respect…being lord and goddess of the land and all.
You are not a tenant, but a caretaker who pays to occupy the space.
Tenants rights be damned if she wants ( not needs ) to come in.
Laura Harbin-Waters put a 24 hour notice on my door at 12:01 pm to let me know she will be coming in at 12 pm. I told her “No, Laura. I work from 8 to 4:30 every single day.” but she declared “ I am the lord of the land, you have to let me in or else I will sick my discount lawyer, Rose Mary Healy on you faster than you can say ….uuuuhmmm”
by TheWierdo June 4, 2022
Get the Laura Harbin-Watersmug. "Urv: Yo, who's tryna burn tonight?
Shay: I'll bring the bread and water homie
Urv: What does that even fuckin mean?!
Shay: Weed and a dutch, you idiot"
Shay: I'll bring the bread and water homie
Urv: What does that even fuckin mean?!
Shay: Weed and a dutch, you idiot"
by #72 November 21, 2013
Get the bread and watermug.