the Devil is beating his wife

An old saying that is used to describe times when it is raining but the sun is still shining and there is little to no cloud cover. Most commonly used by southern and/or country folk in the US.

Jim: Huh, the Devil is beating his wife.

Ted: What the hell is that supposed to mean?

The Golliwogs

Another name for the band CCR, or Creedence Clearwater Revival, prior to 1968. CCR is a staple in the record collection of any rural American grandpa.

Dave: I listened to an album by the Golliwogs the other day.

Bob: The golliwogs? What are you, 70? Creedence Clearwater Revival hasn’t been called that since the late 60s.