Interesting phrases part 25

This is 2 phrases:
Fat chance....... Slim chance
Why is it that the only time fat and slim are looked at the exact same way it means it probably won't happen?

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JPWhoo · 36-40, M

I think fat chance is typically meant sarcastically. I think it’s like saying, “there’s a big chance,” but when you say “fat” that’s a clue that you’re using sarcasm, so you actually mean the opposite. Does that make sense?

shannonredtail · 31-35, F

@JPWhoo interesting doesn't always mean confusing.
Arr you going to see him again? ..... fat chance

Are you going to see him again?.... slim chance

I see what you mean

SomeMichGuy · M

@shannonredtail Are you saying "fat" chance is properly used with pirate-speak?

Arr you going to see him again? ..... fat chance

Are you going to see him again?.... slim chance

shannonredtail · 31-35, F

@SomeMichGuy yes yes I am

shannonredtail · 31-35, F

Or at long john silver as in arr to frying that 8n healthy oil?..... fat chance

SomeMichGuy · M

@shannonredtail Ok.

I shall endeavor to remember this if we arrrr ever talkin' 'bout treasure and yard-arms and such things.

shannonredtail · 31-35, F

@SomeMichGuy you might have given me a future phrase

Is your yard arm different from your house or car arm?

SomeMichGuy · M

@shannonredtail My house is not armed, though its occupant is.

My car is, sadly, armless (the EV wars, you know).

I require yard arms on all of my vessels with actual sails. And planks and cannon.

shannonredtail · 31-35, F

@SomeMichGuy can I assume bare arms when s7n tanning

SomeMichGuy · M

@shannonredtail If you or XX's are sun tanning, you should def bare arms as is your right, and even all else.