meanwhile, back at the ranch

A humerous phrase indicating a simultanious happening.

Derived from old Western TV shows or movies. Something exciting would be happening out on the range somewhere (or in town, etc), but at the same time something else would be happening at the home base, i.e. the ranch.

The bank is being robbed by Smoky Joe and the Goatnose Gang! Will Whitehat Willy be able to foil the desperadoes in time?

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, little Betsy has discovered a gold nugget in the family's stream.

by Athene Airheart May 3, 2004

meanwhile, back at the ranch

After someone goes off on a unrelated tangent, you focus them back to the conversation at hand. Usually, the tangent is from someone not originally involved in the initial conversation and spews forth unwanted or pointless information. Based on old TV shows, like Bonanza.

Beth: What do you think about the presidential canidates, Sheila?
GIRL 2: OMG, did you see Justin today? He is so totally hot. His eyelashes go on forever. Do you think I should dye my hair? My roots are totally showing and I was thinking about going more red this time.
Sheila: (Pause) Yeah. So, meanwhile, back at the ranch... I think Kerry is kind of creepy, but Bush is totally f**cking everything up. Maybe I should go Nader.

by Cymbre May 4, 2004

meanwhile, back at the ranch

In a story, it means,"Meanwhile, in another part of the story,"and has nothing to do with ranches.

Timmy put the finishing touches on his painting. Meanwhile, back at the ranch , Lolita was finishing her cake.

by Newbia May 4, 2004

meanwhile, back at the ranch

whats going on where you live.information that concerns you.

meanwhile, back at the ranch your mom was fucking your boyfriend.

by Squeakers May 4, 2004

meanwhile, back at the ranch

Used to make fun of the topic just discussed or change it entirely.

Probably derived from Dukes of Hazzard during a scene change.

Person 1:Speaking of dildoes, I just found my mom's stash the other day!
Person 2:Whoa! Meanwhile, back at the ranch...

by CheezyDee May 5, 2004

Back on the ranch!

A phrase used when a person says something stupid or out of place.

If you are talking about going to the club and someone says something like "my Playstation is hot" you would say "Back on the ranch"

by Eric O. Blake November 22, 2003

dump the ranch

Something you do that turns people off from whatever they may be eying or interested in, thereby making them suddenly repulsed from that interest.

Jess: Can I have your crutons?
Jo: *dumps the ranch on her salad*
Jess: Never mind.

Jim: *looks at girl from behind* Hey she looks hot!
Larry: Watch her be a butterface.
*girl turns around, and is indeed a butterface*
Jim: Uggggh you just had to dump the ranch on it, didn't you?

by HexMaster June 27, 2008