An expression used as a respond when someone passes the millionth raincheck for a get together or date.
Derives from the Harry Chapin song "Cat's in the Cradle", telling the story of a
father who never has
time for his son and when the son grows up, he never has
time for his father.
- So, how about that movie night we've been trying to have for six months now?
- Dude, I can'
t. Not now, I've got a lot on my schedule. Another time?
- "And the cat's in the cradle".
Fine, another time then...
- Brad, dude, we've got this awesome party coming up this
Friday. Why don't you join us? You've been away for months with your job.
- I can't, I have another deadline on
Friday. I'm sorry. How about next Saturday?
- "And the cat's in the cradle". Screw you Brad, you never have time for us anymore.