What does FAB stand for?

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I've been channelling my inner seven-year-old recently with the aid of some Thunderbirds DVDs, and it has reminded me of a long-forgotten mystery. The initials F.A.B. are used by International Rescue people to mean "I Agree" or "Great" or "I Hear and Obey". But what do these letters stand for?



Best Answer

Nothing

Gerry Anderson confirmed to the BBC.

FAB stands for absolutely nothing! In the Sixties when the series was made the abbreviation "fab" as in "fabulous" was all the rage and I just changed it a bit.

Hat-tip to this answer at SF&F




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What does fab stand for in slang?

FAB means "Fabulous."

Why does Thunderbirds say fab?

F.A.B which originally did not stand for anything, but was later understood to stand for "Full Advised and Briefed." Gerry Anderson, the producer of the show was known for these obscure catchphrases these include P.W.O.R from Stingray (1964) (Proceeding With Order Received) and S.I.G (Spectrum Is Green") from Captain ...

What does fab stand for in business?

FAB stands for Features, Advantages, and Benefits. FAB is a model businesses use to understand why someone buys their product or service, and then align their sales and marketing tactics to those reasons.

What does fab mean in military?

FAB stands for Field Artillery Battalion (US Army)



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