9.50am/pm is known as Cowboy Time, because if you say 'ten to ten' repeatedly, it sounds like a galloping horse - 'ten to ten to ten to ten to ten to ten to ten' etc.
by happynoj March 16, 2010
9.50am/pm is known as Cowboy Time, because if you sing ten to ten' repeatedly, to the tune of Rossini's William Tell Overture, it sounds like the theme tune to the Lone Ranger.
Chap 1: "What time is it?"
Chap 2: "Cowboy Time."
Chap 1: "Cowboy Time?"
Chap 2: "Yeah, ten to ten, ten to ten, ten to ten, ten, ten! ;-)
Chap 2: "Cowboy Time."
Chap 1: "Cowboy Time?"
Chap 2: "Yeah, ten to ten, ten to ten, ten to ten, ten, ten! ;-)
by Le-Chardon July 19, 2020
by Tom squires September 29, 2011