A brief discourse on the origins and use of the phrase "Happy Times".
Happy Times, Usage
The phrase"happy times" used in the present tense indicates the level of happiness felt by the speaker in the current situation. For example, when drinking, the phrase could be used as follows:
Drinking comences ~ Happy Times!
After about 3 adult beverages ~ Fucking Happy Times!!
After a six pack and 2 tequila shots ~ Fucking Happy Fucking Times!!!!
Hangover next day ~ No more happy times...
History of Happy Times
The author was first exposed to the phrase happy times in the film "Borat". If you are aware of earlier influences please write me.