Originally posted by FreakyKBHThe squeeky wheel refers to one making noise to attact attention to themself.
We've often heard the expression, but is it possible to interpret the phrase:
The squeaky wheel always gets the grease"
In more than the usual manner?
I do that a lot myself
Squeek squeek 😞
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Originally posted by Ice ColdI always thought it meant if your brake squeals put grease on the brake pad, and then take a left as fast as possible to set it into the titanium motion aspect! 😉
The squeeky wheel refers to one making noise to attact attention to themself.
I do that a lot myself
Squeek squeek 😞
Originally posted by mikelomIt's karma - I balance out the lack of seriousness in your comments.
I like you, but why are you goddarned always so serious in your comments? Do you work for the Social Services or something?
Yes, I do work for them. Our records report that we need to speak to you regarding 17 years of missing Child Maintenance payments!
Originally posted by Daemon SinKind of my point. It is an old adage, but I think it's entirely possible for applications other than original intent to take shape the further in time the phrase makes it way. For instance, we apply it nowadays in a manner more consistent with what Ice Cold suggested, i.e., to receive attention (the assumed good), draw attention to yourself (annoy those with the power to release the good).
It's an adage that is meant to convey a specific message. Why would you want to interpret it in any other context?
However, what if the phrase was coined with a different intention? What if the grease wasn't originally considered a good thing? There is an ancient Oriental proverb which states:
"The nail that sticks up gets hit in the head."
This may have been the sentiment originally intended for the squeaky wheel adage. Nothing profound or earth-shattering; more of a notation of how easily boundaries are moved when disconnected by time.