23 skidoo (sometimes 23 skiddoo) is an American slang phrase popularized during the early 20th century. It generally refers to leaving quickly, being forced to leave quickly by someone else, or taking advantage of a propitious opportunity to leave, that is, "getting [out] while the getting's good." The exact origin of the phrase is uncertain.
23 skidoo has been described as "perhaps the first truly national fad expression and one of the most popular fad expressions to appear in the U.S," to the extent that "Pennants and arm-bands at shore resorts, parks, and county fairs bore either [23] or the word 'Skiddoo'."
"23 skidoo," first attested in 1906, combines two earlier expressions, "twenty-three" (1899) and "skidoo" (1901), both of which, independently and separately, referred to leaving, being kicked out, or the end of something. "23 skidoo" quickly became a popular catch-phrase after its first appearance in early 1906.
Origin
Although there are a number of stories suggesting the possible origin of the phrase, none has been universally accepted.
In 1965 the film was nominated for a BAFTA Award for "Best Short Film", and was also nominated for a UN Award. It won "Special Mention" in the international competition at the Cracow Film Festival that year.
Episode:
Beefed-Up Zelda: Arin's DNA - PART 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJR2hd9BSkk (5:45)
published: 18 Sep 2019
23 Skidoo - Ethics (1979).flv
23 Skidoo - Ethics (1979)
23 Skidoo are a British band playing a fusion of industrial, post-punk, alternative dance, rock, and world music. The group was named after a mysterious Illuminati phrase that appeared in the work of Aleister Crowley, William S. Burroughs, and filmmaker Julian Biggs. Formed in 1979 by Fritz Catlin, Johnny Turnbull and Sam Mills, and later augmented by Alex Turnbull and Tom Heslop, 23 Skidoo had interests in martial arts, Burundi and Kodo drumming, Fela Kuti, The Last Poets, William S. Burroughs, as well as the emerging confluence of industrial, post-punk and funk, heard in artists such as A Certain Ratio, Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire, The Pop Group and This Heat.
Their first 7", "Ethics" was released in 1980, followed by the "Last Words" 7", produced by ...
published: 01 Oct 2011
23 skidoo
23 skidoo
To clear out or get away in haste before getting into or causing trouble, referring either to oneself or to another. "23" may refer to the Flatirons Building in New York City (located on 23rd Street), around which great winds tend to blow. It may also derive from an older use meaning to tell someone to clear out of one's way. Primarily heard in US. It looks like there's trouble brewing here. I'd better 23 skidoo! Quit loitering around here. 23 skidoo!
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/23+skidoo
published: 13 Jan 2016
23 Skidoo - Coup
CIA go bananas in Guatemala 1954
published: 14 Nov 2008
23 Skidoo (1964)
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This short black-and-white film shows eerie scenes of a downtown without people. The effect is disturbing.
The camera shoots familiar urban scenes, without a soul in sight: streets empty, buildings empty, yet everywhere there is evidence of recent life and activity.
At the end of the film we learn what has happened.
published: 12 Nov 2021
23 Skidoo - Seven Songs 1982 (Full Album)
01 Kundalini
02 Vegas El Bandito
03 Mary's Operation
04 Lock Groove
05 New Testament
06 IY
07 Porno Base
08 Quiet Pillage
09 Last Words
10 The Gospel Comes to New Guinea
11 Tearing Up the Plans, Part 1
12 Tearing Up the Plans, Part 2
13 Just Like Everybody
14 Gregouka
I do not own the rights of the video
published: 11 Jan 2015
23 Skidoo - Gregouka (live@The Haçienda, 29 May 1982)
published: 19 Oct 2016
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo - GOTTA BE ME
published: 21 Dec 2011
23 Skidoo - Peel Session 1981
The complete session recorded by 23 Skidoo on 16 September 1981 for the John Peel show on BBC Radio 1 and broadcast on the 23rd of that month.
Tracklist:
1. Retain Control (0:07)
2. Macaw Gunger (5:00)
3. View From Here (8:07)
4. Four Note Bass (11:00)
published: 28 Feb 2015
SECRET AGENT 23 SKIDOO: "Gotta Be You" - ft. MC Fireworks
Single from new album "Make Believers" http://www.secretagent23skidoo.com/
Directed by Daniel Judson
23 Skidoo - Ethics (1979)
23 Skidoo are a British band playing a fusion of industrial, post-punk, alternative dance, rock, and world music. The group was name...
23 Skidoo - Ethics (1979)
23 Skidoo are a British band playing a fusion of industrial, post-punk, alternative dance, rock, and world music. The group was named after a mysterious Illuminati phrase that appeared in the work of Aleister Crowley, William S. Burroughs, and filmmaker Julian Biggs. Formed in 1979 by Fritz Catlin, Johnny Turnbull and Sam Mills, and later augmented by Alex Turnbull and Tom Heslop, 23 Skidoo had interests in martial arts, Burundi and Kodo drumming, Fela Kuti, The Last Poets, William S. Burroughs, as well as the emerging confluence of industrial, post-punk and funk, heard in artists such as A Certain Ratio, Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire, The Pop Group and This Heat.
Their first 7", "Ethics" was released in 1980, followed by the "Last Words" 7", produced by Stephen Mallinder and Richard H. Kirk from Cabaret Voltaire. A Peel Session was recorded on September 16, 1981 that included Richard. Their debut album, Seven Songs, was released in 1982 and is said to evoke the claustrophobic humidity of an African forest. An experimental EP Tearing Up The Plans was produced without the Turnbull brothers, who were traveling in Indonesia. Guitarist Sam Mills and vocalist Tom Heslop left the band soon after, and with the arrival of slap-bassist David "Sketch" Martin following the break-up of Linx, the lineup remained the same until their disintegration in 2003.
With the Turnbull brothers back from Indonesia where they were exposed to Gamelan, the band recruited Aswad's horn section for the "Coup" 12", which featured samples from Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now. It has been alleged that The Chemical Brothers stole the bass line for their "Block Rockin' Beats" track. The Culling Is Coming (1983 - noted for featuring the band live at the first WOMAD Festival) and Urban Gamelan (1984) followed, criticized at the time for their shift towards more abstract sounds. After having been evicted from their rehearsal space at Genesis P-Orridge's 'Death Factory' the band shifted their focus towards hip hop and released a few singles and a compilation album Just Like Everybody in 1987.
In 1989 the Turnbull brothers formed the Ronin label, and released material by Deckwrecka, Roots Manuva, and Rodney P amongst others. They signed to Virgin Records in 1991 and were able to build a new studio with their advance. In 2000 they released a self-titled LP, which featured contributions from Pharoah Sanders and Roots Manuva. This was followed by a compilation of singles, The Gospel Comes To New Guinea in 2002, and for the first time on CD, reissues of Seven Songs and Urban Gamelan. In 2003 the Turnbull brothers liquidated the company. In 2008 LTM reissued the whole back catalog of 23 Skidoo.
23 Skidoo - Ethics (1979)
23 Skidoo are a British band playing a fusion of industrial, post-punk, alternative dance, rock, and world music. The group was named after a mysterious Illuminati phrase that appeared in the work of Aleister Crowley, William S. Burroughs, and filmmaker Julian Biggs. Formed in 1979 by Fritz Catlin, Johnny Turnbull and Sam Mills, and later augmented by Alex Turnbull and Tom Heslop, 23 Skidoo had interests in martial arts, Burundi and Kodo drumming, Fela Kuti, The Last Poets, William S. Burroughs, as well as the emerging confluence of industrial, post-punk and funk, heard in artists such as A Certain Ratio, Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire, The Pop Group and This Heat.
Their first 7", "Ethics" was released in 1980, followed by the "Last Words" 7", produced by Stephen Mallinder and Richard H. Kirk from Cabaret Voltaire. A Peel Session was recorded on September 16, 1981 that included Richard. Their debut album, Seven Songs, was released in 1982 and is said to evoke the claustrophobic humidity of an African forest. An experimental EP Tearing Up The Plans was produced without the Turnbull brothers, who were traveling in Indonesia. Guitarist Sam Mills and vocalist Tom Heslop left the band soon after, and with the arrival of slap-bassist David "Sketch" Martin following the break-up of Linx, the lineup remained the same until their disintegration in 2003.
With the Turnbull brothers back from Indonesia where they were exposed to Gamelan, the band recruited Aswad's horn section for the "Coup" 12", which featured samples from Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now. It has been alleged that The Chemical Brothers stole the bass line for their "Block Rockin' Beats" track. The Culling Is Coming (1983 - noted for featuring the band live at the first WOMAD Festival) and Urban Gamelan (1984) followed, criticized at the time for their shift towards more abstract sounds. After having been evicted from their rehearsal space at Genesis P-Orridge's 'Death Factory' the band shifted their focus towards hip hop and released a few singles and a compilation album Just Like Everybody in 1987.
In 1989 the Turnbull brothers formed the Ronin label, and released material by Deckwrecka, Roots Manuva, and Rodney P amongst others. They signed to Virgin Records in 1991 and were able to build a new studio with their advance. In 2000 they released a self-titled LP, which featured contributions from Pharoah Sanders and Roots Manuva. This was followed by a compilation of singles, The Gospel Comes To New Guinea in 2002, and for the first time on CD, reissues of Seven Songs and Urban Gamelan. In 2003 the Turnbull brothers liquidated the company. In 2008 LTM reissued the whole back catalog of 23 Skidoo.
23 skidoo
To clear out or get away in haste before getting into or causing trouble, referring either to oneself or to another. "23" may refer to the Flatirons B...
23 skidoo
To clear out or get away in haste before getting into or causing trouble, referring either to oneself or to another. "23" may refer to the Flatirons Building in New York City (located on 23rd Street), around which great winds tend to blow. It may also derive from an older use meaning to tell someone to clear out of one's way. Primarily heard in US. It looks like there's trouble brewing here. I'd better 23 skidoo! Quit loitering around here. 23 skidoo!
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/23+skidoo
23 skidoo
To clear out or get away in haste before getting into or causing trouble, referring either to oneself or to another. "23" may refer to the Flatirons Building in New York City (located on 23rd Street), around which great winds tend to blow. It may also derive from an older use meaning to tell someone to clear out of one's way. Primarily heard in US. It looks like there's trouble brewing here. I'd better 23 skidoo! Quit loitering around here. 23 skidoo!
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/23+skidoo
Thanks to www.nfb.ca
This short black-and-white film shows eerie scenes of a downtown without people. The effect is disturbing.
The camera shoots familiar urb...
Thanks to www.nfb.ca
This short black-and-white film shows eerie scenes of a downtown without people. The effect is disturbing.
The camera shoots familiar urban scenes, without a soul in sight: streets empty, buildings empty, yet everywhere there is evidence of recent life and activity.
At the end of the film we learn what has happened.
Thanks to www.nfb.ca
This short black-and-white film shows eerie scenes of a downtown without people. The effect is disturbing.
The camera shoots familiar urban scenes, without a soul in sight: streets empty, buildings empty, yet everywhere there is evidence of recent life and activity.
At the end of the film we learn what has happened.
01 Kundalini
02 Vegas El Bandito
03 Mary's Operation
04 Lock Groove
05 New Testament
06 IY
07 Porno Base
08 Quiet Pillage
09 Last Words
10 The Gospel Comes to N...
01 Kundalini
02 Vegas El Bandito
03 Mary's Operation
04 Lock Groove
05 New Testament
06 IY
07 Porno Base
08 Quiet Pillage
09 Last Words
10 The Gospel Comes to New Guinea
11 Tearing Up the Plans, Part 1
12 Tearing Up the Plans, Part 2
13 Just Like Everybody
14 Gregouka
I do not own the rights of the video
01 Kundalini
02 Vegas El Bandito
03 Mary's Operation
04 Lock Groove
05 New Testament
06 IY
07 Porno Base
08 Quiet Pillage
09 Last Words
10 The Gospel Comes to New Guinea
11 Tearing Up the Plans, Part 1
12 Tearing Up the Plans, Part 2
13 Just Like Everybody
14 Gregouka
I do not own the rights of the video
The complete session recorded by 23 Skidoo on 16 September 1981 for the John Peel show on BBC Radio 1 and broadcast on the 23rd of that month.
Tracklist:
1. R...
The complete session recorded by 23 Skidoo on 16 September 1981 for the John Peel show on BBC Radio 1 and broadcast on the 23rd of that month.
Tracklist:
1. Retain Control (0:07)
2. Macaw Gunger (5:00)
3. View From Here (8:07)
4. Four Note Bass (11:00)
The complete session recorded by 23 Skidoo on 16 September 1981 for the John Peel show on BBC Radio 1 and broadcast on the 23rd of that month.
Tracklist:
1. Retain Control (0:07)
2. Macaw Gunger (5:00)
3. View From Here (8:07)
4. Four Note Bass (11:00)
23 Skidoo - Ethics (1979)
23 Skidoo are a British band playing a fusion of industrial, post-punk, alternative dance, rock, and world music. The group was named after a mysterious Illuminati phrase that appeared in the work of Aleister Crowley, William S. Burroughs, and filmmaker Julian Biggs. Formed in 1979 by Fritz Catlin, Johnny Turnbull and Sam Mills, and later augmented by Alex Turnbull and Tom Heslop, 23 Skidoo had interests in martial arts, Burundi and Kodo drumming, Fela Kuti, The Last Poets, William S. Burroughs, as well as the emerging confluence of industrial, post-punk and funk, heard in artists such as A Certain Ratio, Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire, The Pop Group and This Heat.
Their first 7", "Ethics" was released in 1980, followed by the "Last Words" 7", produced by Stephen Mallinder and Richard H. Kirk from Cabaret Voltaire. A Peel Session was recorded on September 16, 1981 that included Richard. Their debut album, Seven Songs, was released in 1982 and is said to evoke the claustrophobic humidity of an African forest. An experimental EP Tearing Up The Plans was produced without the Turnbull brothers, who were traveling in Indonesia. Guitarist Sam Mills and vocalist Tom Heslop left the band soon after, and with the arrival of slap-bassist David "Sketch" Martin following the break-up of Linx, the lineup remained the same until their disintegration in 2003.
With the Turnbull brothers back from Indonesia where they were exposed to Gamelan, the band recruited Aswad's horn section for the "Coup" 12", which featured samples from Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now. It has been alleged that The Chemical Brothers stole the bass line for their "Block Rockin' Beats" track. The Culling Is Coming (1983 - noted for featuring the band live at the first WOMAD Festival) and Urban Gamelan (1984) followed, criticized at the time for their shift towards more abstract sounds. After having been evicted from their rehearsal space at Genesis P-Orridge's 'Death Factory' the band shifted their focus towards hip hop and released a few singles and a compilation album Just Like Everybody in 1987.
In 1989 the Turnbull brothers formed the Ronin label, and released material by Deckwrecka, Roots Manuva, and Rodney P amongst others. They signed to Virgin Records in 1991 and were able to build a new studio with their advance. In 2000 they released a self-titled LP, which featured contributions from Pharoah Sanders and Roots Manuva. This was followed by a compilation of singles, The Gospel Comes To New Guinea in 2002, and for the first time on CD, reissues of Seven Songs and Urban Gamelan. In 2003 the Turnbull brothers liquidated the company. In 2008 LTM reissued the whole back catalog of 23 Skidoo.
23 skidoo
To clear out or get away in haste before getting into or causing trouble, referring either to oneself or to another. "23" may refer to the Flatirons Building in New York City (located on 23rd Street), around which great winds tend to blow. It may also derive from an older use meaning to tell someone to clear out of one's way. Primarily heard in US. It looks like there's trouble brewing here. I'd better 23 skidoo! Quit loitering around here. 23 skidoo!
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/23+skidoo
Thanks to www.nfb.ca
This short black-and-white film shows eerie scenes of a downtown without people. The effect is disturbing.
The camera shoots familiar urban scenes, without a soul in sight: streets empty, buildings empty, yet everywhere there is evidence of recent life and activity.
At the end of the film we learn what has happened.
01 Kundalini
02 Vegas El Bandito
03 Mary's Operation
04 Lock Groove
05 New Testament
06 IY
07 Porno Base
08 Quiet Pillage
09 Last Words
10 The Gospel Comes to New Guinea
11 Tearing Up the Plans, Part 1
12 Tearing Up the Plans, Part 2
13 Just Like Everybody
14 Gregouka
I do not own the rights of the video
The complete session recorded by 23 Skidoo on 16 September 1981 for the John Peel show on BBC Radio 1 and broadcast on the 23rd of that month.
Tracklist:
1. Retain Control (0:07)
2. Macaw Gunger (5:00)
3. View From Here (8:07)
4. Four Note Bass (11:00)
23 skidoo (sometimes 23 skiddoo) is an American slang phrase popularized during the early 20th century. It generally refers to leaving quickly, being forced to leave quickly by someone else, or taking advantage of a propitious opportunity to leave, that is, "getting [out] while the getting's good." The exact origin of the phrase is uncertain.
23 skidoo has been described as "perhaps the first truly national fad expression and one of the most popular fad expressions to appear in the U.S," to the extent that "Pennants and arm-bands at shore resorts, parks, and county fairs bore either [23] or the word 'Skiddoo'."
"23 skidoo," first attested in 1906, combines two earlier expressions, "twenty-three" (1899) and "skidoo" (1901), both of which, independently and separately, referred to leaving, being kicked out, or the end of something. "23 skidoo" quickly became a popular catch-phrase after its first appearance in early 1906.
Origin
Although there are a number of stories suggesting the possible origin of the phrase, none has been universally accepted.