The Phrase ‘Balls to the Wall’ Comes From Warplanes, Not That Other Thing

[Talyn]

It's not a phrase coined by Lil Jon, but an older one that may be traceable back to World War II pilots.

The Phrase ‘Balls to the Wall’ Comes From Warplanes, Not That Other Thing

Where did the phrase "balls to the wall" come from? Its origins stretch back many decades before Lil Jon, it turns out.

www.thedrive.com

Note: the P-38 in the article and this pic is a "J" model.

It's also not a phrase coined by Accepts' "Udo"

 

[Onewolf426]

I thought it came from Accept. Wow, do I feel stoopid.

 

[HansGruber]

“Balls out” is actually steam engine nomenclature…refers to centrifugal governors.

 

[Cedric]

Thanks for the article and the pic of the P-38. Man, I love that aircraft!

 

[Bassbob]

It's not a phrase coined by Lil Jon, but an older one that may be traceable back to World War II pilots.

The Phrase ‘Balls to the Wall’ Comes From Warplanes, Not That Other Thing

Where did the phrase "balls to the wall" come from? Its origins stretch back many decades before Lil Jon, it turns out.

www.thedrive.com

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Note: the P-38 in the article and this pic is a "J" model.

It's also not a phrase coined by Accepts' "Udo"

No, but it's a good song. I like Fast As A Shark better, but...

 

[SL66]

Saw Saxon and Accept in Austin Tejas years ago.