Glenn always closes a topic with that phrase. Just curious, what does it mean and where did it come from.

Hootie

wait for it ..........

 

 

 

and scene

its like a movie director after a scene is shot and complete. atleast thats my interpretation of it...same or very similar to "good night irene"

Very close.

 

It's from impromptu theater, where there is no script.  The actors are making it up as they go, ergo nobody knows where it's going or how it will end.  At some point, they'll reach a point that's a suitable ending.  That's when the director will say, "And scene".

 

It's mostly used in comedy improv.  If you've ever saw, "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" on TV, that's about it.

Hmmm thats pretty interesting...

 

What about the "Good night Irene" Ive seen used to close out a topic?

Reading this thread makes me feel like I'm listening to the school principal describe how his paddle was made!

It is a "1940's & 50's phrase used to describe an event or situation with a disastrous conclusion."  (from the Urban Dictionary)

always wondered that too .