be there and be square

English

Etymology

From the phrase be there or be square. Originally in The Simpsons, episode "Mayored to the Mob", aired in 1998.

Phrase

be there and be square

1. (slang, humorous) Used to encourage someone to go somewhere considered nerdy.
   • 2000, Network World, volume 17, number 40, page 74:

     All nerds welcome. Be there... and be square.