[Vwdiesel] Fat ladies

[Sandy Cameron]

 Often associated with Wagnerian opera, specifically
>Brunhilde's 'Fire Song,' in 'Die Walkure,' and the fact that
>Wagner may seem interminable to nonaficionados. Thus one's
>impatience would be relieved when 'the fat lady sings.'


OK, as I said, I was young in the 40's when the 3 stooges used it in one of
their skits.
And yes, it was the Valkieries, not Aida, but she did have cow horns on her
helmet

The expression goes back at least that far, probably to vaudville.

We may be smart and good looking, but a little short on culture.

Sandy