I'm guessing that was +/-40 years ago?
In the early/mid '80s I worked with a guy who, when the forecast was brought up would reply in similar fashion. Though as I remember it, his version was more like "Dark overnight, with increasing light throughout the morning"... Then again, it WAS a long time ago, and my memory is not what it used to be (just ask my wife if you don't believe me).
I believe that forecast predates any of us.