Where did the term rat race come from?

The term comes from the race between two rats to get the piece of cheese at the other of the room first by trying to outrun each other. In the process, they spend more energy than the reward is worth. It signifies an endless, futile pursuit, a mad competition one embarks on.

Who invented rat race?

This game was created by Drew Carey. Rat Race was the second pricing game to premiere under Drew’s tenure as host (the first was Gas Money in Season 37), and the last pricing game to premiere before Rich Fields’ firing.

What does rat race is a perfect name for it mean?

A fierce competition for success, wealth, or power.

Is the rat race a metaphor?

According to Wikipedia, a rat race is an endless, self-defeating, or pointless pursuit. It conjures up the image of the futile efforts of a lab rat trying to escape while running around a maze or in a wheel. I learned about the “rat race” metaphor just recently.

What does the phrase the chips are down mean?

Definition of when the chips are down informal. : in a difficult situation : when things are not good True friends will stand by you when the chips are down.

What is meant by rat hole meaning?

Definition of rathole 1a : a rat’s burrow. b : a hole gnawed by a rat. 2a : a narrow opening, tunnel, or passageway. b : a cramped space (as for storage or living quarters) especially : one that is oppressive or filthy cooped up in a rathole like this — Jack Ward.

When did Rat Race come out?

July 30, 2001 (USA)
Rat Race/Release date

Who was in the rat race?

Rat Race (film)