Definition of "for the birds"

for the birds

adjective
not comparable
1. (idiomatic, informal) Worthless; useless; pointless; not deserving serious consideration.
  Quotations
  Says he: "This gettin' up at 5 o'clock is something for the birds."
  1946 September 2, “Radio: Early Bird”, in Time
  One ally of the Deputy Prime Minister said: "This is blue-sky thinking, but it is strictly for the birds. It is going to cost billions."
  2004 February 15, Colin Brown, “Council tax to be replaced by new levy on incomes”, in telegraph.co.uk, retrieved 4 Aug. 2009
  When asked if the trial has taken a lot out of him, Benson said, "Ahh, no, man. You know, it's not fun, it's not any fun. To have your kids turn against you, that's for the birds."
  2015, “Saints, Pelicans owner Tom Benson confident as trial closes”, in ESPN