1970 T. Wolfe Radical Chic 110: This man is the flak catcher. His job is to catch the flak for the No. 1 man.at flak catcher (n.) under flak, n.
1970 T. Wolfe Radical Chic 110: [...] whatever you’re angry about, it doesn’t matter, he’s there to catch the flak. He’s a lifer.at lifer, n.
1970 T. Wolfe Radical Chic 101: I don’t want you women to be macking with the brothers if they ain’t tending to business.at mack, v.1