Spats or SPATS may refer to: *

Spats (footwear) Spats, a shortening of spatterdashes, or spatter guards are a type of classic footwear accessory for outdoor wear, covering the instep and the ankle. Spats are distinct from gaiters, which are garments worn over the lower trouser leg as well ...

, a type of shoe accessory * ''Spats'' (radio series), a comedy sketch show on BBC 7 * Spats Baxter, a character in ''

Movie Movie ''Movie Movie'' is a 1978 American double bill directed by Stanley Donen. It consists of two films: ''Dynamite Hands'', a boxing ring morality play, and ''Baxter's Beauties of 1933'', a musical comedy, both starring the husband-and-wife team of ...

'' (1978), played by George C. Scott * "Spats" Columbo, lead gangster in the film ''

Some Like It Hot ''Some Like It Hot'' is a 1959 American crime comedy film directed, produced and co-written by Billy Wilder. It stars Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, with George Raft, Pat O'Brien, Joe E. Brown, Joan Shawlee, Grace Lee Whitne ...

'' (1959) *

The Spats The Spats were a New Zealand band operating between 1977 and 1979. Members included Fane Flaws, Peter Dasent, Bruno Lawrence and Tony Backhouse. Spats worked with the Limbs Dance Company The Limbs Dance Company was formed in Auckland, New ...

, a 1970s band in New Zealand *

The Spats (American band) The Spats was an American rock band active in Southern California between 1964 and 1968. Its members included Dick Johnson (vocalist), Bud Johnson (rhythm guitar), Ron Johnson (bass), Mike Sulsona (drums), Chuck Scott (aka Charles Irving Showalte ...

, a 1960s band in California, U.S. *

Fender skirts Fender skirts, known in Australia and the United Kingdom as spats, are pieces of bodywork on the fender that cover the upper portions of the tires of an automobile. They are usually used on rear wheels only, but some models have them on all ...

, automobile wheel covers, known as spats in Australia and the UK * An

aircraft fairing An aircraft fairing is a structure whose primary function is to produce a smooth outline and reduce drag.Crane, Dale: ''Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms, Third Edition'', page 206. Aviation Supplies & Academics Inc, Newcastle Washington, 1997. ...

covering the wheels *

Compression shorts Compression garments are pieces of clothing that fit tightly around the skin. In medical contexts, compression garments provide support for people who have to stand for long periods or have poor circulation. These come in varying degrees of com ...

, known as spats in Japan *

South Pacific Association of Theological Schools The South Pacific Association of Theological Schools (SPATS) is an association of theological colleges in the South Pacific. It was founded in 1969 and emphasises ecumenism. SPATS publishes the ''Pacific Journal of Theology''. Member schools SPA ...

SPATS (Sea ship, Plane, Automobile, Train, Space craft) Spats or SPATS may refer to: * Spats (footwear), a type of shoe accessory * ''Spats'' (radio series), a comedy sketch show on BBC 7 * Spats Baxter, a character in ''Movie Movie'' (1978), played by George C. Scott * "Spats" Columbo, lead gangster ...

, an acronym developed by comedian

Jesse Case Jesse may refer to: People and fictional characters * Jesse (biblical figure), father of David in the Bible. * Jesse (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Jesse (surname), a list of people Music * ''Jesse'' (a ...

and popularized by the podcast

Probably Science ''Probably Science'' is a weekly comedy and science podcast which first aired on January 21, 2012. The show is co-hosted by Andy Wood, Matt Kirshen, and Jesse Case. Former co-host and founding member Brooks Wheelan left the show in 2013 for per ...

, bestowed upon actors who have appeared in all five types of vehicles in their films.

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