Busted Like A Sponge

Phrase used by one as an explanation or response to a negative(usually) statement.

1)
Person 1: Hey, did you hear about John getting arrested?
Person 2: Yeah, he got busted like a sponge!

2)
Person 1: What did you think of that test, dawg?
Person 2: Aw, man, it was busted like a sponge, you know what I'm saying?