On the bomb-run Mug
To be conveniently engaged in doing something of grave importance at the moment when another duty calls, so that you have the perfect excuse not to deal with the latter duty. Especially pertinent when dealing with the latter duty may well lead to loss of face/humiliation/failure on your part, but also when the latter duty is merely something that for whatever reason you just do not want to have to deal with. When one is 'on the bomb-run' they have a totally legitimate excuse. The phrase relates to the scene in the WWII film Memphis Belle when the pilot’s flask of tomato soup explodes during a flak attack and splatters its contents all over the pilot, the co-pilot and the surrounding cockpit. Mistaking the tomato soup for blood, the duo and top turret gunner are convinced that someone has been hit, so they call the bombardier up to check them out, as they all believe him to be a medical doctor. However, the bombardier has been over exaggerating as he actually only attended two weeks of medical school prior to enlisting, therefore having to deal with any casualties would immediately highlight his incompetence as a medic and loss of face/humiliation would ensue. Thus, the bombardier replies nervously and dismissively ‘Hey, I’m on the bomb-run!’ He is indeed on the bomb-run and therefore has the perfect excuse not to go up-front and play doctor.
The Urban Dictionary Mug
Customer Reviews
i bought this mug for my classmate and he likes it since its his crush name
Great mugs, great format, always fun to buy for friends!
Weird text for a dad mug Why can i put Infantile Pillock on a mug for my dad? Pretty funny
my partner thought it was very silly
Funny cup that my girl absolutely loved!
Arrived safely and in one piece. New term is already being used in the office loosely.
Got it for my friend when he was mad. Very funny
Always wanted a communist coffee cup. Great price too.
I’m excited to have gotten it. I’m going to give it to a man at my church that volunteers this time and won’t stop working! So the inscription is perfect for him.
Why?! I can't stop doing lewd things to this mug, it keeps on telling me to stop but I respond with hitting it. PLEASE HELP ME! 😭😭
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cure my depression really good i love it. also my dog cant stop doing things to it.
Easy to order and customize. Very tough, solid, and well-made. Nice and hefty in the hand.
I just LOVE this woosan mug! Amazing quality
Looked great and delivered fast.
Great product
What a hoot. On my kitchen counter. Of course. Any publicity, right? Still liberal. Leeza
My friend loves his gift coffee mug!
urban dictionary is my personal lifeline to the divine, thank you for selling me a $35 coffee cup that I gave to friend, bought another and gave that another friend. Likely asking, rather in need of, a six or more discount code, for six or more gifts to friends! Xoxo
just been amazed by the name actualy my real name that is on the birth certificate is BILLIAM ...thanks for using my name on great good things i would just wish to come and visit and if possible work der thank you