Where did the saying, 'its not over until the fat lady sings' come from?

Question

Where did the saying, 'its not over until the fat lady sings' come from?

Answer 1

The opera lol! Theres some classic sayings out there......

I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it.

Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

As confused as a hungry baby in a topless bar.

She's got more wrinkles than an Elephants s*****m

As confused as a blind L*****n in a fish market

His nose is snottier than a frog in a blender

As rare as a brass monkey's bollocks

She's got half the Black Forest hanging out of her armpits

Answer 2

It's a reference to opera when a "fat lady" would sing the closing song.

Answer 3

idk - but im geussin opera! haha

Answer 4

the opera