Elvis has left the building

"Elvis has left the building" is a phrase that was often used by public address announcers at the conclusion of Elvis Presley concerts in order to disperse audiences who lingered in hopes of an encore. It has since become a catchphrase and punchline.[1]

  1. ^ Plasketes, George (July 18, 1997), Images of Elvis Presley in American culture, Psychology Press, ISBN 978-1-56024-910-8