A phrase made popular by the Warner Bros' classic Looney Tunes cartoon, where Porky the Pig would show up at the ending screen proclaiming "That's All, Folks."
The phrase is often used mockingly or used as a somewhat humorous-toned but not actually meant to be funny manner.
The phrase is often used mockingly or used as a somewhat humorous-toned but not actually meant to be funny manner.
Th-th-th-that's all folks!
by NickTheAmericanGuy December 12, 2010
Get the That's All Folks mug.Simple and unpretentious in behavior; Characterized by informality and affability; Modest, low-key; Characteristic of country life.
ELAINE: Hey.
JERRY: Hey, remember Beth and David from yesterday? They got separated.
GEORGE: Really? {Realizes} Well, you don't think it had anything to do with what I said, do you?
JERRY: What'd you say?
GEORGE: You know, that, that thing about her being too good for him. I mean, I was just bein' folksy. They could tell I was just being folksy..?
ELAINE: Yeah, I thought you were being folksy.
GEORGE: Totally folksy.
JERRY: Hey, remember Beth and David from yesterday? They got separated.
GEORGE: Really? {Realizes} Well, you don't think it had anything to do with what I said, do you?
JERRY: What'd you say?
GEORGE: You know, that, that thing about her being too good for him. I mean, I was just bein' folksy. They could tell I was just being folksy..?
ELAINE: Yeah, I thought you were being folksy.
GEORGE: Totally folksy.
by c/spizz April 10, 2008
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"did you hear about all the crap Fritz said about Brandon?"
"yeah, but he'll never say it to his face because he's from Grand Forks, North Dakota "
"yeah, but he'll never say it to his face because he's from Grand Forks, North Dakota "
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by lars86 October 13, 2010
Get the Grand Forks Hot mug.What a real australian would do to somebody who was insulting them, instead of giving them the american "middle finger". The expression "taste the forks" normally accompanies the tradition two fingers, and can be repeted many times to gain desired effect. It means in true definiton Get fucked
I was walking down the street and some westie hicks drove by and one stuck his head out of the car and screamed "hey blondie youze is ugly". I was then obliged to scream "taste the forks" and erected my two fingers to them. They then got out of there car and beat me for hours, and then shoved my "forks" up my arse and ran off.
by Master Apps September 3, 2005
Get the taste the forks mug.A young person, usually between the ages of 16-30, who has a particular love for folk music and country lifestyle. Sometimes referred to as a less-mainstream hipster, this kind of youngster has a keen love for banjos and mandolin. Usually can be found reading Steinbeck, drinking Foster's beer, and smoking cheap cigarettes. The women tend to have a more boy-ish hipster style, but can also be found with worn out white Converse and an Adidas T-shirt with sleeves rolled up to the shoulder. Will probably be daunting a pixie cut of a flat color, or long, wavy un-brushed hair. Men can be found sporting facial hair from a little scruff to a full on mountain-man beard. Clothing is typically channeling a 1930's/Great Depression feel, with vests, paper boy caps, skinny pants, and a belt buckle. More urban folksters can also be seen wearing flannel shirts and Urban Outfitter V-necks. Music taste consists of that of Laura Marling, Johnny Flynn, Mumford & Sons, Noah & the Whale, The Apache Relay, etc... When asked, most folksters will say their favorite music genre is nu-folk.
Kid 1: Why are you playing a banjo, do you think you're some kind of hipster who loves musical instruments usually seen as red-neck?
Kid 2: No, I love folk music.
Kid 1: Oh, you're a folkster! My apologies.
Kid 2: No, I love folk music.
Kid 1: Oh, you're a folkster! My apologies.
by LittleLion February 11, 2012
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Mum rang yesterday and said she and dad haven't seen me for a while, so I'm going to see my folks today.
by GGM! May 28, 2014
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