Originally a genuine report of a life-threatening fault. Now used humorously to report any kind of problem.
John Swigert, Jr. and James Lovell who, with Fred Haise Jr., made up the crew of the US's Apollo 13 moon flight used (almost) this phrase to report a major technical problem back to their Houston base.
John Swigert, Jr. and James Lovell who, with Fred Haise Jr., made up the crew of the US's Apollo 13 moon flight used (almost) this phrase to report a major technical problem back to their Houston base.
Swigert: 'Okay, Houston, we've had a problem here.'
Duke: 'This is Houston. Say again please.'
Lovell: 'Houston, we've had a problem. We've had a main B bus undervolt.'
Duke: 'This is Houston. Say again please.'
Lovell: 'Houston, we've had a problem. We've had a main B bus undervolt.'
by Archon723 July 17, 2009
Its a more betters version of slay, its the moment and its giving rich and expensive. If you dont know what slay the house down boots houston im deceased means then you probably a loser. Im talking to you aiden fisher. But yeah its the best word in the dictionary and only losers dont say it.
by yourhonorimslaying April 28, 2022
A term used to express exaggerated joy and approval by onlookers or witnesses to behavior perceived as iconic or fierce (e.g. a death drop during a voguing performance, a friend looking hot in a provocative outfit, etc.), or at an unexpected but propitious outcome (e.g. a celebrity coming out, news of a highly anticipated album drop, etc.), typically within the context of gay counterculture.
The term is a portmanteau and takes the form of a command followed by a proclamation. "Slay the house down boots" mixes the use of "slay", widely used as a shorthand to express joyful surprise, with the instruction to slay "the house down", implying a larger edifice or audience, typically in the context of a performance. The addition of "boots" is used for shock effect, echoing wider gay parlance. "Houston I'm deceased" is a play on the lines used by astronauts communicating to NASA's Mission Control and implies that the reaction was so urgent that a well-known authority had to be notified; "I'm deceased" humorously implies that something was so overwhelming that the speaker has passed away. The impossibility of literal use accentuates the chaos and humor.
The term is used primarily among queer youths and emerged from the NY ballroom and drag scene before percolating into wider gay culture, primarily via memes and alt Twitter. It is used for its flamboyant flair and for its tendency to bewilder straight audiences.
The term is a portmanteau and takes the form of a command followed by a proclamation. "Slay the house down boots" mixes the use of "slay", widely used as a shorthand to express joyful surprise, with the instruction to slay "the house down", implying a larger edifice or audience, typically in the context of a performance. The addition of "boots" is used for shock effect, echoing wider gay parlance. "Houston I'm deceased" is a play on the lines used by astronauts communicating to NASA's Mission Control and implies that the reaction was so urgent that a well-known authority had to be notified; "I'm deceased" humorously implies that something was so overwhelming that the speaker has passed away. The impossibility of literal use accentuates the chaos and humor.
The term is used primarily among queer youths and emerged from the NY ballroom and drag scene before percolating into wider gay culture, primarily via memes and alt Twitter. It is used for its flamboyant flair and for its tendency to bewilder straight audiences.
*Performer executes a flawless death drop while voguing*
"Yis maw maw you better werk"
"Slay the house down boots Houston I'm deceased!!"
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"Yis maw maw you better werk"
"Slay the house down boots Houston I'm deceased!!"
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by rabidtuberculosis August 1, 2023
A term used when expressing positive emotions when something is found found agreeable, boujee and sometimes comical.
“Look at my new burkin handbag” Ooh Slay the house down boots Houston I’m deceased!
“I dropped my fake friend” Slay the house down boots Houston I’m deceased!
“I dropped my fake friend” Slay the house down boots Houston I’m deceased!
by Giddy D October 28, 2023
You notice that teams that haven't been losing against the Yankees much that year get investigated, but when was the last time anybody investigated the Yankees? LA is the same way, other teams either go along with the LA teams program or theres an investigation.
The Houston Astros and the Red Sox, teams that had been giving the Yankees trouble in the past few years are the teams that got investigated it turns out, which seems to be what happens when the Yankees don't win a title that year. The same time winning every year isnt interesting, some people root for the team that's going to keep a season interesting over impressive stats and a winning record. Some people root for the team that never wins because they're everything the Yankees are not, they're not agreeable that the Yankees should win a title every year, and that doesnt mean they're okay with their team losing.
by Solid Mantis September 11, 2020
You notice that teams that haven't been losing against the Yankees much that year get investigated, but when was the last time anybody investigated the Yankees? LA is the same way, other teams either go along with the LA teams program or theres an investigation.
The Houston Astros and the Red Sox, teams that had been giving the Yankees trouble in the past few years are the teams that got investigated it turns out, which seems to be what happens when the Yankees don't win a title that year. The same time winning every year isnt interesting, some people root for the team that's going to keep a season interesting over impressive stats and a winning record. Some people root for the team that never wins because they're everything the Yankees are not, that doesnt mean they're okay with their team losing.
by Solid Mantis September 11, 2020
Houston Battle Industries.
HBI - formed in 1939 first September.
The special commando HBI are most strongest and the secret commando around the world.
You are the first one who knows about the HBI.
HBI or called the "Houston Battle Industries" are released after stop the second World War. These commando's stoped Hitler and gave the world for a time peace. You will heared about us soon.
We are now cooperate with Rothschild to stop the IS.
HBI - formed in 1939 first September.
The special commando HBI are most strongest and the secret commando around the world.
You are the first one who knows about the HBI.
HBI or called the "Houston Battle Industries" are released after stop the second World War. These commando's stoped Hitler and gave the world for a time peace. You will heared about us soon.
We are now cooperate with Rothschild to stop the IS.
by HoustonKeenan January 2, 2017