Meaning
What does Goat Rodeo mean?
Goat rodeo refers to a slang expression, describing situations that met a disastrous end, with no hopes of fixing it.
It is the epitaph of all hell breaks loose, describing utter and complete chaos; like the goats are like mushrooms meme.
Origin
What's the origin of Goat Rodeo?
The origin of “goat rodeo” can be traced back to the 1970’s, when goatf*ck was rampant as a slang expression for disaster among members of the US Army.
Over the years, euphemisms like goat rope and goat screw would emerge in the 1990’s, followed by “goat rodeo” by the 2000’s.
Spread & Usage
How did Goat Rodeo spread?
“Goat rodeo” was defined on Urban Dictionary as early as 2003, with many entries having been written since that year.
The popularity of the expression grew significantly in 2011, when Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile released their award-winning studio album titled The Goat Rodeo Sessions.
External resources
- Dictionary.com – goat rodeo
- Urban Dictionary – Goat Rodeo