Never heard “until the last dog is hung,” but have heard “until the last dog is dead.” After the official end of a science fiction convention, the convention committee and anyone else who hasn’t gone home hold a party to use up all the leftover food and drink from the hospitality suite; it’s called a dead dog party.
Templo S.U.D. over 3 years ago
figure of speech, Snoopy
therese_callahan2002 over 3 years ago
Charlie Brown used that expression in a later strip, followed by, “If you’ll pardon the expression.”
Chris over 3 years ago
run Snoopy, run!
uniquename over 3 years ago
Next time Chuck, go with, “’til the fat lady sings.” Then you won’t lose your star shortstop.
raybarb44 over 3 years ago
not familiar with that term, but I don’ like it much….
Troglodyte over 3 years ago
What’s with the anti-canine vibes, CB?
paulscon over 3 years ago
never heard that before. A Southern expression?
The Brooklyn Accent Premium Member over 3 years ago
Never heard “until the last dog is hung,” but have heard “until the last dog is dead.” After the official end of a science fiction convention, the convention committee and anyone else who hasn’t gone home hold a party to use up all the leftover food and drink from the hospitality suite; it’s called a dead dog party.
InuYugiHakusho over 3 years ago
Snoopy will not pardon the expression.