What is Damn The Torpedoes?
1.
1. Phrase meaning to continue with the planned course of action despite known risks. Phrase quotes David Farragut, an officer in the Union navy in the Civil War. After receiving a warning about torpedoes (water mines) in the water ahead, he uttered the famous phrase.
2. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' third release.
1. Friend:"Don't go there, she's a real
black widow . She wussified her last boyfriend.
Reckless young man:"Damn the Torpedoes, I'd
hit that ."
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2.
A stupid saying used by has-been chess players in an attempt to be cool.
Those who use this saying often have older sisters that are gang-banged by their friends.
Corbin: Damn the torpedoes!
Me: Give it up! You suck at chess and you always will!
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3.
A saying that isn't real and is really gay and stupid. Commonly used by has-been chess players who want to sound cool.
Corbin: Damn the torpedoes
Me: Give it up! You suck at chess and you always will!
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