Dad's Army

One of the funniest comedy series ever created, followed a platoon of Home Guard volunteers in a litte seaside town called Walmingtom-on-Sea

Some Dad's army catchphrases "Don't Panic! Don't Panic!"- Private Jones, "Put that light out!"- Hodges the greengrocer

dad's army

Any group of elderly people working together for a common cause. Term derives from the title of the popular british sit com of the same name.

The average age of the workers was 67, they are a real dad's army.

18👍 5👎

Me dad's in the army

A reasoning phrase that is often used as a credible excuse even though it may not be true. Implies superiority or immunity.

Prase can be slightly modified to be used as a compliment.

(A)

Jhonno and crew: "Bucko, you're too pissed to drive ya friggin knob"
Bucko: "Its alright boys, me dad's in the army"

- (everybody knows that his dad is not in the army, but thats ok.)

(B)

Bucko: "Did ya hear about Smithy draggin that undercover cop the other night then borin up a darky out the front of his ex's?"
Jhonno: "Yeah man, his dad must be in the army"

37👍 10👎