If one is unable to reasonably understand a statement uttered by someone, the listener says 'What?'.
If, a 2nd time, either due to inaudibility or a heavy, drunken, southern accent (most commonly Kaintucky), the listener is again prevented from comprehending said statement, the listener is again permitted to respond with 'What?' (or, the 2nd time only, listener may substitute 'Huh?').
BUT, if after a 3rd repeat of the same comment by the same auditor, the listener is yet unable to grasp the meaning of several strung-together, nonsensical ramblings, he/she, as pronounced by the three-what rule, is not allowed to say 'What?' again. It is rude. This time, the listener, as deemed appropriate by situation and/or circumstance, must either:
1)reply quietly with 'mmm-hmmm', accompanied by a very slight head nod.
or
2)clearly say 'NO', and shuffle off in the other direction.
If, a 2nd time, either due to inaudibility or a heavy, drunken, southern accent (most commonly Kaintucky), the listener is again prevented from comprehending said statement, the listener is again permitted to respond with 'What?' (or, the 2nd time only, listener may substitute 'Huh?').
BUT, if after a 3rd repeat of the same comment by the same auditor, the listener is yet unable to grasp the meaning of several strung-together, nonsensical ramblings, he/she, as pronounced by the three-what rule, is not allowed to say 'What?' again. It is rude. This time, the listener, as deemed appropriate by situation and/or circumstance, must either:
1)reply quietly with 'mmm-hmmm', accompanied by a very slight head nod.
or
2)clearly say 'NO', and shuffle off in the other direction.
Southerner: Ah'm lookin for the pawn (or porn?) shop.
Listener: What?
Southerner: Ah sayed, ah'm lookin for that there pawn (or porn??) shop.
Listner: Huh?
Southerner: Friend. This is a simple question. Where is the pawn (or porn???) shop in this here cowpoke?
Listner (as prescribed by three-what rule): No. <shuffles away disjointly>
Listener: What?
Southerner: Ah sayed, ah'm lookin for that there pawn (or porn??) shop.
Listner: Huh?
Southerner: Friend. This is a simple question. Where is the pawn (or porn???) shop in this here cowpoke?
Listner (as prescribed by three-what rule): No. <shuffles away disjointly>
by duffmandarrah October 11, 2005
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unlike the common "that's what she said jokes", that's not what she said can be used when describing an act that she wouldn't do or something she wouldn't like. a reverse innuendo. because a normal audience is thrown off by this, it often results in a more uncomfortable situation.
unlike the common "that's what she said jokes", that's not what she said can be used when describing an act that she wouldn't do or something she wouldn't like. a reverse innuendo. because a normal audience is thrown off by this, it often results in a more uncomfortable situation.
m: we should bring back the "that's not what she said"
k: I am sure it won't be hard.
(that's not what she said)
m: Yeah, I know, but sometimes you're just not in the mood to do something that hard.
(That is not what she said)
k: This exchange could go on for ages. We need to stop.
(That is not what she said)
m: good call. it is never a good idea to stay up all night doing it.
(that is not what she said)
k: I am sure it won't be hard.
(that's not what she said)
m: Yeah, I know, but sometimes you're just not in the mood to do something that hard.
(That is not what she said)
k: This exchange could go on for ages. We need to stop.
(That is not what she said)
m: good call. it is never a good idea to stay up all night doing it.
(that is not what she said)
by kn and mk August 16, 2010
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charles gibson: do you agree with the bush doctrine?
(long pause)
sarah palin: in what respect, charlie?
(long pause)
sarah palin: in what respect, charlie?
by satisfying andy licious October 29, 2008
Get the in what respect, charlie? mug.Pronounced 'what the Nawz-lee" this phrase is commonly used instead of "what the hell?" to convey a feeling of absolute absurdity or scandal.
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Get the What goes around comes around mug.Cheap ass people who refuse to pay for quality and/or experience always end up buying super cheap goods or services below the 'it's too good to be true' mark. Then when said goods break, fall apart, stop working, or they are not happy with the service they were promised, they are genuinely surprised and will bitch to anyone within hearing distance of them that they got 'ripped off'.
Literal meaning: if you buy a cheap product or service, 9 times out of 10 you will be disappointed as it will not live up to your (unrealistic) expectations. Get a clue and start buying quality stuff!
Literal meaning: if you buy a cheap product or service, 9 times out of 10 you will be disappointed as it will not live up to your (unrealistic) expectations. Get a clue and start buying quality stuff!
Sucker: "Dude, i got this Rolex Submariner for only $150 bucks off some black dude in the French Quarter. I can't believe my luck! Look at this bad boy, I'm gonna get all the pussy with this watch!"
Sucker's friend: "Dude, your wrist is turning green... and look at the face of the watch, it's crooked."
Sucker: "What the---, I think I got beat out of $150. This piece of shit prolly aint worth $5!"
Sucker's friend: "Well, you know what they say... you get what you pay for. Sucker!! hahahahahaha!!"
Sucker's friend: "Dude, your wrist is turning green... and look at the face of the watch, it's crooked."
Sucker: "What the---, I think I got beat out of $150. This piece of shit prolly aint worth $5!"
Sucker's friend: "Well, you know what they say... you get what you pay for. Sucker!! hahahahahaha!!"
by cagedape February 3, 2010
Get the you get what you pay for mug.Cats are known for bringing dead mice/rats/birds and other vermin they may have found or killed in to their owner's home.
Upon meeting someone who is disliked, by using this phrase you imply that they are the vermin mentioned above.
Upon meeting someone who is disliked, by using this phrase you imply that they are the vermin mentioned above.
by Alpha_nine April 1, 2008
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