going to see a man about a horse

[UnpopularPoet]

I know what this statement is in reference to, but it makes absolutely no sense to me. Anyone care to enlighten a retard?

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: UnpopularPoet
Anyone care to enlighten a retard?

No.

 

[T3C]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: UnpopularPoet
Anyone care to enlighten a retard?

No.

 

[JetsFanatic]

not, because reading this thread made be have to pee.

so I am going to see a man about a horse

 

[Scarpozzi]

It has sexual connotations. I don't think it's appropriate for the forums.

 

[Quasmo]

I'll agree that you are indeed a retard for NOT GOOGLEING IT!

: To explain the phrase for non-native English speakers: When someone says that they are going to see a man about a dog they really mean that they are unwilling to reveal the true nature of their business.
: The expression comes from the long forgotten 1866 play Flying Scud by a prolific Irish-born playwright of the period named Dion Boucicault. One of the characters uses the words as an excuse to get away from a tricky situation. This character, an eccentric and superannuated old jockey, says: "Excuse me Mr. Quail, I can't stop; I've got to see a man about a dog". This is the only thing that seems to have survived from the play.

Interesting. A variation: see a man about a horse. That form was used by a musician on a CD I own. The guy was leaving the stage to use drugs so I am guessing that the "horse" was heroin.

 

[JetsFanatic]

I am back....

Boy do I feel better now.....