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Greased Lightning

''Greased Lightning'' or ''Greased Lightnin'''' is an idiom meaning something that moves with extreme speed, like lightning made faster by grease. It may also refer to:

Idiom

Meaning

"Greased lightning" is an American English idiom that describes something or someone moving or occurring with exceptional speed, typically phrased as "like greased lightning" to highlight rapid, unimpeded motion.^[1]^[2] The expression evokes the image of lightning—already synonymous with swiftness—rendered even faster through "greasing," a metaphor drawn from lubrication reducing friction in machinery, suggesting smooth and accelerated action.^[3] This folksy exaggeration distinguishes it from simpler equivalents like "fast as lightning," imparting a hyperbolic, colloquial tone often used in informal contexts. First attested in American English around 1832, the phrase appeared in print in a description of military drill: "get into a straight line as quick as greased lightning," illustrating its early application to organized, hasty movements.^[3] By the mid-19th century, it featured in literature and journalism, such as accounts of horse races where competitors "flew like greased lightning" across the track, or machinery operating with remarkable efficiency.^[1] These historical uses underscore its roots in contexts emphasizing velocity, from athletic pursuits to mechanical performance. The idiom remains prevalent in contemporary American English, appearing in sports commentary, casual conversation, and literature to depict quick actions like rapid decision-making, swift eating, or sudden departures. For instance, a sprinter might be said to run "like greased lightning" during a race, capturing the phrase's enduring role in vivid, expressive language.^[4] Its cultural influence extends to inspiring titles in arts and entertainment, such as the song "Greased Lightnin'" from the musical Grease.^[2]

Origin

The idiom "greased lightning" originates from the fusion of "lightning," long symbolizing unparalleled speed as a natural electrical discharge, and "greased," evoking the lubrication of 19th-century machinery and vehicles to minimize friction and maximize velocity.^[3]^[5] This combination emerged in American English amid the Industrial Revolution, when innovations like steam trains and oiled mechanisms amplified cultural perceptions of rapid motion.^[3] The phrase's earliest attestation dates to December 1832, in an article from the United States Norfolk Herald—reprinted in London's The Courier—depicting an American militia muster where soldiers aligned "as quick as greased lightning."^[3] By January 1833, it appeared in The Boston, Lincoln, Louth & Spalding Herald to describe rapid speech: "He spoke as quick as 'greased lightning.'"^[5] Earlier variants like "quick as lightning" trace to British usage in the 1700s, such as Daniel Defoe's 1722 A Journal of the Plague Year, but the "greased" modifier distinctly arose in the United States.^[3] In its cultural context, "greased lightning" gained traction in the antebellum South and frontier America, often tied to horse racing, frontier pursuits, and emerging rail travel, embodying the era's slang for swiftness in everyday and adventurous scenarios.^[6] For instance, by the 1840s, extensions like "a streak of greased lightning" described fast horses or runners in newspapers such as the Philadelphia Spirit of the Times.^[7] This reflected broader American vernacular influences from rural and industrial life, distinct from purely British similes.^[3] Over time, the expression evolved into a conventional hyperbolic simile by the 20th century, standardized in dictionaries like Merriam-Webster, which defines "like (greased) lightning" as "very quickly."^[8] It lacks a literal scientific basis, as lightning's return stroke propagates at roughly 220 million miles per hour (one-third the speed of light)—vastly outpacing any greased mechanism—serving instead as vivid exaggeration.^[9] The phrase's enduring speed imagery later influenced entertainment titles, such as the 1971 song "Greased Lightnin'" from the musical Grease.^[5]

Arts and entertainment

Greased Lightnin' (song)

"Greased Lightnin'" is a song written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey for the 1971 stage musical Grease, with the title intentionally stylized without the final "g" to mimic the informal slang of 1950s youth culture and evoke the idiom's connotation of rapid speed.^[10]^[11] The track highlights the era's obsession with customizing automobiles, drawing briefly from the "greased lightning" phrase to underscore the car's blistering performance motif.^[12] In the original stage production, the song is performed by the character Kenickie, who boasts about transforming a rundown 1948 Ford hot rod into a high-performance machine, complete with modifications like overhead lifters and four-barrel carburetors.^[13] Key lyrics such as "We'll get some overhead lifters and four-barrel carbs... It's got four-barrel side pipes and it's built for speed" capture the bravado and technical jargon of 1950s hot rod enthusiasts, celebrating automotive ingenuity and the rebellious spirit of teen car culture.^[13]^[14] The theme blends mechanical enthusiasm with underlying sexual innuendo, reflecting the hormonal energy and post-war optimism of the period.^[11] For the 1978 film adaptation of Grease, the song was reassigned to Danny Zuko, portrayed by John Travolta, who leads the vocals backed by the T-Birds gang in a garage-set production number featuring choreography and pyrotechnics. The soundtrack version, released as a single, peaked at No. 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in October 1978.^[15] In live stage revivals, the role is typically sung by the actor playing Kenickie, allowing for varied interpretations that adapt to different performers' styles and the production's directorial vision.^[10] The song has become an enduring icon of 1970s pop culture, embodying themes of youthful rebellion, nostalgia for mid-century Americana, and the thrill of transformation through ingenuity.^[16] It has been incorporated into medleys by artists such as Olivia Newton-John alongside John Travolta in the 1990 "Grease Megamix," which remixes it with other Grease hits for a dance-oriented revival.^[17] Its influence extends to parodies, including a 2014 viral video by Swedish Marines in Afghanistan that humorously adapted the number with military vehicles and exercises, and references in television shows like The Goodies, where it inspired a bicycle-themed spoof titled "Greased Cyclin'."^[18]^[19]

Greased Lightning (1919 film)

Greased Lightning is a 1919 American silent comedy film directed by Jerome Storm and written by Julien Josephson.^[20] Produced by the Thomas H. Ince Corporation and released by Paramount Pictures on April 27, 1919, the film runs approximately 50 minutes and stars Charles Ray in the lead role.^[21] It represents one of the early silent-era comedies to center car chases and automotive antics as key comedic elements, capitalizing on the post-World War I surge in American interest in automobiles and speed.^[22] The plot follows Andy Fletcher (Charles Ray), a young blacksmith and tinkerer in a rural village who harbors dreams of automobile racing amid a community still reliant on horses. When a farmer arrives with a wrecked car for repairs, Andy eagerly trades his prized invention—a mechanical gadget—for the dilapidated vehicle. He meticulously restores it, naming the souped-up machine "Greased Lightning" for its anticipated velocity, and enters it in a high-stakes race against the prized horse of the skeptical town banker, Laban Flint (Willis Marks). Comedic chaos ensues through rural mishaps, including mechanical breakdowns and narrow escapes, as the race becomes entangled with a band of bank robbers pursuing their own getaway. Interwoven is a light romance between Andy and the banker's daughter (Wanda Hawley), adding heartfelt moments to the slapstick action.^[23]^[24] The supporting cast includes notable silent-era performers such as Bert Woodruff as a local figure, Robert McKim, and John P. Lockney, enhancing the film's ensemble of rural characters.^[25] Filmed during a period when 1919 alone saw numerous auto-racing themed pictures, Greased Lightning reflects the era's cultural shift toward embracing motorized vehicles as symbols of progress and excitement, following the war's end and the booming auto industry.^[22] The film is preserved as a surviving silent, held in archives that document early Hollywood's transition to feature-length comedies.^[26] Though a minor B-picture in the silent canon, Greased Lightning contributed to the genre's evolution by blending invention, romance, and vehicular humor, with its title evoking the early 20th-century idiom for something extraordinarily fast.^[27] Its lighthearted portrayal of car restoration and rural racing predates later cinematic tributes to automotive culture by decades, underscoring the film's place in highlighting America's emerging obsession with speed and machinery.^[22]

Greased Lightning (1928 film)

Greased Lightning is a 1928 American silent Western film directed by Ray Taylor and written by William Berke (credited as William Lester), based on a screen story by the same author, with additional contributions from Gardner Bradford in some accounts. Produced by Universal Pictures Corporation, it was released on July 29, 1928, with a runtime of approximately 50 minutes across five reels (4,600 feet). The film exemplifies the B-Western genre prevalent in the late silent era, featuring action sequences, ranch intrigue, and romantic elements during Hollywood's transition to synchronized sound, as it was rereleased in 1928 with Movietone sound effects.^[28] The storyline revolves around Diana Standish, an Eastern heiress played by Betty Caldwell, who inherits her grandfather's cattle ranch and attempts to convert it into a dude ranch, much to the chagrin of the rough-and-tumble cowhands. The ranch foreman, Johnny Parker (Ted Wells), leads the hands in adapting to serving tea and biscuits to guests, unwittingly aiding the schemes of the crooked lawyer Dick Merrihew (Walter Shumway), who plots to seize the property for himself through deceit and involvement of rustlers. Johnny ultimately rallies to protect Diana and the ranch, incorporating classic Western tropes of inheritance disputes, villainous attorneys, and frontier justice. Supporting roles include Lon Poff as Beauty Jones, George Dunning as Mickey Murphy, and Victor Allen as Jack Crane, with additional cowhands portrayed by Buck Bucko, Roy Bucko, and Gilbert Holmes.^[28]^[29]^[30] As a low-budget Universal production, Greased Lightning highlights the era's silent Western conventions, such as the romance between the cultured Eastern newcomer and the rugged cowboy, alongside chases and confrontations that underscore themes of loyalty and quick resolution. The film's survival status is unknown, classifying it as a lost work and contributing to its obscurity within 1920s cinema, though its public domain status in the United States allows for potential rediscovery. The title evokes the idiom "greased lightning" for exceptional speed, likely alluding to swift horse-riding in the action scenes, paralleling the fast vehicle motif in the earlier 1919 film but adapted to Western horseback pursuits.^[28]^[31]

Greased Lightning (1977 film)

Greased Lightning is a 1977 American biographical sports drama film directed by Michael Schultz.^[32] The film stars Richard Pryor in the lead role as Wendell Scott, a World War II veteran and moonshiner from Danville, Virginia, who pursues a career in stock car racing amid widespread racial discrimination in the segregated South.^[32] Co-starring Beau Bridges as a fellow racer and Pam Grier as Scott's wife Mary, the story chronicles Scott's determination to compete in NASCAR's Grand National Series, culminating in his historic victory as the first African American driver to win a race in the series on December 1, 1963, at Speedway Park in Jacksonville, Florida.^[33] Released by Warner Bros. on July 20, 1977, in Los Angeles, the film blends action, drama, and light comedy to highlight Scott's resilience against bigotry and economic hardship.^[32]^[34] The plot begins in the 1930s with a young Wendell Scott outpacing white boys in a bicycle race, foreshadowing his speed and ambition.^[32] After returning from military service in 1945, Scott supports his family by running moonshine, using his bootlegging skills—honed evading police—to excel in informal dirt-track races.^[35] He opens a garage but faces sabotage and exclusion from professional circuits due to his race; undeterred, he modifies cars and enters NASCAR events, enduring crashes, threats, and official bias.^[32] A pivotal moment depicts a fictionalized version of his 1963 win, where he crosses the finish line first but is initially denied the victory amid crowd unrest, only to have it awarded later—mirroring the real controversy where officials delayed recognition to avoid unrest.^[36] The narrative emphasizes themes of perseverance, with Scott's family and mentors providing support as he navigates the perilous world of 1950s and 1960s Southern racing.^[37] Produced by Third World Cinema in association with Warner Bros., filming began on July 15, 1976, in Madison, Georgia, capturing authentic Southern locales for race scenes and daily life.^[32] The screenplay was written by Lawrence DuKore, Melvin Van Peebles, and Leon Capetanos, based on a story by Ken Vose, drawing from Scott's life while incorporating dramatic liberties for pacing.^[38] For Pryor, known primarily for stand-up comedy and films like Silver Streak (1976), this marked a significant dramatic turn, showcasing his ability to portray vulnerability and intensity without relying on humor.^[39] Schultz, who had directed Pryor in the comedy Car Wash earlier that year, aimed for a grounded biopic that balanced entertainment with social critique.^[40] The film is rooted in the real career of Wendell Scott (1921–1990), who entered NASCAR in 1961 after years of local racing and bootlegging, competing in 149 Grand National events despite limited sponsorship and frequent mechanical failures due to segregation-era barriers.^[33] His 1963 triumph at Speedway Park in Jacksonville, Florida—finishing over two laps ahead but initially awarded to Buck Baker due to a scoring error, later corrected—remains a landmark in motorsports history, underscoring the era's racial tensions.^[36] While the movie takes creative liberties, such as compressing timelines and inventing rivalries, it accurately portrays the pervasive racism Scott faced, from denied hotel stays to track violence, and his role in challenging NASCAR's color line.^[41] Critics noted its fidelity to Scott's underdog spirit but critiqued uneven pacing and formulaic elements.^[42] In 2021, NASCAR presented a custom trophy to Scott's family at Daytona International Speedway to commemorate his historic 1963 victory.^[43] Upon release, Greased Lightning received mixed reviews, earning a 51% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 26 critics, who praised its inspirational message and Pryor's authentic performance but faulted the script's occasional sentimentality.^[42] Vincent Canby of The New York Times highlighted its effective depiction of racial obstacles in racing, calling it "a modest but honorable film" that avoids preachiness. The film grossed modestly at the box office but gained cult status for elevating awareness of Black pioneers in motorsports, contributing to Scott's 2015 induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.^[33] Pryor's portrayal was lauded for its depth, influencing views of his range beyond comedy and inspiring later discussions on diversity in auto racing.^[44] The title evokes the idiom for swift action, aptly reflecting Scott's rapid ascent and on-track velocity.^[37]

Other uses

Roller coasters

The roller coasters named "Greezed Lightnin'" are Schwarzkopf Shuttle Loop models, a type of launched steel coaster that propels a single train backward and then forward through a vertical loop, evoking the idiom's connotation of rapid speed. These rides, manufactured by Anton Schwarzkopf starting in the late 1970s, feature a launched mechanism—either weight-drop or flywheel—that accelerates riders from 0 to 57–60 mph in 4–6 seconds, reaching a maximum height of approximately 138 feet (137.8 ft). Schwarzkopf produced 12 Shuttle Loops total between 1977 and 1982, with three launch variants. The design emphasizes intense, back-to-back inversions and high G-forces, typically up to 6 Gs, providing a compact thrill footprint suitable for amusement parks.^[45]^[46] Notable installations include the original Greezed Lightnin' at Six Flags AstroWorld in Houston, Texas, which operated from 1978 until its closure and demolition in 2005 as part of the park's shutdown. Another key example is the Greezed Lightnin' at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky, which ran from 2003 to 2009 before the ride's structure was repurposed for the Lightning Run roller coaster; this version originated as Tidal Wave at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, from 1978 to 1995, followed by a stint as Viper at Six Flags Over Georgia until 2002.^[47] Notable Greezed Lightnin' installations were limited to US parks, all now closed due to high maintenance and structural aging. These coasters typically accommodate 28 riders per train in seven cars with two rows of two seats each, navigating a track of about 850–863 feet that includes two passes through a single vertical loop for a total of two inversions per cycle. The rides are themed around high-speed automotive excitement, with restraint systems and launch towers designed to heighten the sensation of velocity and weightlessness, requiring riders to be at least 48 inches tall.^[46] The naming of these roller coasters gained popularity following the 1978 release of the film Grease, which popularized the phrase "Greased Lightnin'" through its iconic song. No new installations of this specific Shuttle Loop model have occurred since the early 2000s, largely due to escalating maintenance costs and the aging infrastructure of the Schwarzkopf designs. As of 2009, all US installations of Greezed Lightnin' Shuttle Loops are defunct.

Aircraft

The GL-10 Greased Lightning is an experimental hybrid diesel-electric tiltwing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by researchers at NASA's Langley Research Center to demonstrate efficient vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) combined with cruise-efficient forward flight.^[48] The design incorporates distributed electric propulsion (DEP) with a tiltwing and tilt-tail configuration, utilizing 10 brushless electric motors—eight mounted on the wings and two on the tail—for propulsion in the 50% scale prototype, while full-scale plans include a diesel generator for extended endurance.^[48] The prototype features a 10-foot (3-meter) wingspan and a maximum takeoff weight of 62 pounds (28 kg), enabling a payload capacity of up to 50 pounds (23 kg) in the conceptualized full-scale version with a 20-foot wingspan.^[48] It achieves cruise speeds of 40–70 mph (64–113 km/h) and an endurance of up to 45 minutes, prioritizing quiet operation through propeller folding and motor shutdown during cruise.^[48] Development of the GL-10 began in 2013 as a successor to earlier hybrid-electric VTOL concepts, with rapid prototyping leading to subscale models like the 7-foot wingspan GLARF in 2014.^[48] The 50% scale flight prototype was constructed over two years at a total project cost of $1.8 million, focusing on battery-powered electric propulsion for initial testing before integrating hybrid systems.^[49] Tethered hover tests were successfully conducted in 2014–2015 at NASA's Langley facilities, validating basic VTOL performance, while free-flight trials in 2015 at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, achieved the first hover-to-forward-flight transition.^[50] Further performance testing in June 2017 at Beaver Dam Airpark, Virginia, included 22 flights demonstrating stable transitions, a maximum lift-to-drag ratio of 7.2, and power requirements as low as 1.5 kW for level flight, confirming the design's efficiency for potential scaling; testing revealed the ratio was lower than initial predictions (7.2 vs. 16) due to aerodynamic interactions. No further development or flights have been reported since 2017, and the project is now inactive as of 2025.^[48] The GL-10 aims to enable quiet, versatile UAV missions such as 24-hour loitering for surveillance and package delivery in remote or urban areas, serving as a technology demonstrator for future civil aviation applications.^[49] Its naming draws from the vehicle's rapid maneuverability during mode transitions, evoking the idiom's sense of swift, greased speed.^[50]

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