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hair on fire 

A state of being super busy or overwhelmed. When your hair is on fire, you are consumed with reacting to an emergency and have not time to deal with ankle biters.
It was one of those hair on fire moments where everyone and their brother was requiesting things from me at the same time.

Do you need help? it looks like your hair is on fire.

I am sorry I didn't call you back; my hair was on fire at work.
hair on fire by RCU December 4, 2014
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Hair on Fire 

1) The event used to describe when the threshold of creativity has been crossed over into insanity

2) The event used to describe the exact moment that started a downfall.
When Arthur Fonzerelli jumped the shark, that was Happy Days' "Hair on fire" moment.

When Indiana Jones survived when the Soviets nuked the fridge, that was the series' "hair on fire" moment.

When Micheal Jackson's hair caught on fire during a Pepsi commercial, that was his "hair on fire" moment.

When Battlestar Galactica swept the pigeon, that was their "hair on fire" moment.

When Soulja Boy released an album, that was rap music's "hair on fire" moment.

When Axl Rose substituted Slash with Paul Tobias on guitar for Guns N Roses after 1993. that was rock music's "hair on fire" moment.
Hair on Fire by josejr226 July 16, 2009

my hair's on fire 

A phrase to say when you're overwhelmed with work, stressed, on a strict deadline, etc.
A way to express being extremely busy or to convey a sense of urgency.
"Yes, I need that information now, we're on deadline here and my hair's on fire"
my hair's on fire by Justwrite80 October 29, 2015

my hair's on fire 

an exclamation when you are NOT being listened to, or ignored.
Susan: So I was hanging out at the mall....
Tim (interrupting): Anyways, dude- did you see the game last night?
Susan: Um.... Hello?! My hair's on fire! I was talking!
my hair's on fire by Hair's On Fire December 24, 2007

MY HAIR IS ON FIRE

NO JOKE HELP CALL 702-374-2830

joke don't call that
woman: MY HAIR IS ON FIRE
me: oh, go AWAY then
woman: call 702-374-2830 for free pizza
me: oh
me: *get free pizza*
me: yumm
woman: MY HAIR IS ON FIRE
MY HAIR IS ON FIRE by deezmomiscool January 18, 2022
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