Garbage In, Gospel Out: A phrase used to describe the process in which false or misleading information (the "garbage") is entered into official records, documents, or systems and then treated as absolute truth (the "gospel") simply because it has been recorded. The phrase highlights how once incorrect data is documented, it gains an undeserved level of credibility and authority, often leading to manipulation or deception. This is commonly seen in legal, medical, and institutional contexts where fabricated or false information is accepted as fact and used to discredit individuals or cover up wrongdoing.

"Officer John Jacko Romero wrote a completely fabricated police report, claiming an incident occurred when absolutely nothing happened. There was no contact, no 911 call, and I was out shopping the entire day. I only found out about this false report when I was later served with a temporary restraining order that included it. This is a perfect example of garbage in, gospel out—he invented the report out of thin air, and now it’s treated as if it’s the truth."

Garbage In, Gospel Out by Watchlist Subject 9596690-00 September 12, 2024

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back the big brown caddie out of the garage

Very crude description that you are about to go in and take a shit.

Chris is heading into the can to back the big brown caddie out of the garage!

back the big brown caddie out of the garage by Larryfun September 8, 2005

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The Buick is out of the garage

An expression to discreetly let another male know that his zipper or fly is open on his pants.

John, "the Buick is out of the garage" man.

The Buick is out of the garage by Hung4Whatever October 14, 2012

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take the cadillac out of the garage

when a seemingly shy person (chick) becomes very outgoing, typically when under the influence.

Veronica, you should take the cadillac out of the garage more often.

take the cadillac out of the garage by yosdk September 5, 2005

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