Use the Paddles

A phrase often used on people in trouble or requesting help. Unlike conventional phrases, it means that you can't help them, and they're on their own. Coined by a bystander watching a man trying to fight pirates off his paddle boat, but was overpowered.

Usually used in cases when the troubled person has no hope of winning otherwise, or is very likely to fail without outside support.

Soldier: "Sir! The enemy broke through our defenses! We can't hold them off!"
Commander: "USE THE PADDLES!"

Student 1: "Hey, I forgot to study for the test today. Any advice you could give me?"
Student 2: "Well, I guess you have to use the paddles."
Student 1: "Aw, shit."

by AdmiralofShe October 16, 2016

use of horse

A term that evolved during the good old days when horses were used instead of militia-style police tactics to complete an arrest.

When you say, “use of horse,” it sounds like “use of force” but in the days of the old West when it began, it wasn’t even violent.

by Dr Bunnygirl April 9, 2019

Use the Source, Luke

A programmer's joke meaning you should read the source code. It is also a Star Wars themed pun on Obi-Wan Kenobi's "Use the Force, Luke!"
A short form of this is UTSL.

"Most people who come here for help do know how to read the source code. In case they can't, I tell them what to do. If they can, though, what I usually say is 'Use the Source, Luke!'."

by cutesy pastel living doll March 1, 2013

use the good china

The idea of treating yourself well everyday. Reportedly uttered by singer Barry Manilow after an earthquake destroyed his entire collection of fine china.

"Use the good china because life is too short."

by yes juanito yes October 12, 2014

Use your coconut

1) Making wise decisions ( informal)

2) Ponder and mull over before reaching a decision

3) The act of reminding someone to think with an educated and sophisticated mind before giving ideas or commencing on something (sarcastic tone)

1) Mark should learn to use his coconut before foolishly making impolite comments regarding Amy's espouse with a meager-earning taxi driver.

2) " Use your coconut, John!",John's boss bellowed at the top of his voice when John naively wrote an economics essay for his marketing project.

by Reno Glavictoz September 4, 2010

Use your loaf

Use your brain, think , don't be thick , don't be a dumb ass

Oh my god I can't believe you don't know that use your loaf

by Sal of the dump May 2, 2014

Use the middle stick

In the PS3 game Batman Arkham Asylum the character Scarecrow is messing with Batman's mind. At one point in the game it appears as if Batman is shot and killed by The Joker. You then see the Game Over screen, that tells you "Use the middle stick to dodge Joker's gunfire."

However, this was all just an illusion caused by Scarecrow's feargas. Also there is no middle stick on the PlayStation 3 controller.

Whenever one of your friends needs help in a game and doesn't know what to do, tell them to use the non-existent middle stick. This will most likely confuse, dumbfound and enrage them - in that order.

Guy1: "Dude, I need help on Modern Warfare 2. How do I do headshots?"
Guy2: "Use the middle stick."
Guy1: "Thanks, man. (...) What the?! I can't seem to find the middle stick on my controller. (...) Wait a second.... WHY YOU LOUSY LITTLE #%*§#$!"
Guy2: "Heh."

by cubs1008 August 9, 2010