“Ranch dressing is a blessing”
"Ranch dressing is a blessing is a food saying that has been printed on many images. "Ranch dressing is a blessing from God lol" was posted on Twitter by p h y l i c i a on September…
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"Ranch dressing is a blessing is a food saying that has been printed on many images. "Ranch dressing is a blessing from God lol" was posted on Twitter by p h y l i c i a on September…
"Red, white and barbecue/barbeque/Bar-B-Q/BBQ" -- "red, white and blue" are the colors of the American flag -- is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Red, White…
Fifth Avenue in Manhattan is the home to many expensive shops. "If you can't find it on Fifth Avenue, it probably isn't worth finding" is a saying about the famous street. The…
"What do we want?"/"[insert cause]"/"When do we want it?"/"Now!" is a popular protest chant. "What do we want?"/"Time travel!"/"When…
The Macy's department store in Herald Square in New York City is one of the largest stores in the world. "You can kiss my ass in Macy's window" is a New York City insult meaning…
Broadway actors (and many in regional theatre) are expected to perform eight shows a week. Stars are pushed to perform even when not fully healthy. American film actor Tom Hanks helped out at the…
Long Island University changed the nickname of its sports teams in 2019 from "Blackbirds" to "Sharks." The "Sharks" nickname beat out "Eagles" and…
"Like painting the George Washington Bridge" is an idiomatic expression meaning something that is never-ending. When you finally finish painting and get to the other side, it's time…
New York City television station Channel 5 (WNEW-TV) showed a "Big Apple Movie" on Sundays from 6-8 p.m. The "Big Apple Movie" was usually a classic; its subject matter…
New York City television's Channel 5 (WNEW until 1986, when it became WNYW) featured one minute "Big Apple Minute" segments about New York City metropolitan area attractions,…
New York City television's Channel 5 (WNEW until 1986, when it became WNYW) featured one minute "Big Apple Minute" segments about New York City metropolitan area attractions,…
New York City television station Channel 5 (WNEW-TV) showed a "Big Apple Movie" on Sundays from 6-8 p.m. The "Big Apple Movie" was usually a classic; its subject matter…
A workplace joke was posted on Reddit -- Dadjokes on May 14, 2019: "Boss, can I have a week off around Christmas?"Boss: It’s May."Sorry. May I have a week off around…
"Buffalove" (Buffalo + love) is a popular portmanteau word in the city of Buffalo, New York, that has been printed on many images. Origin of the word is uncertain, but…
Buffalo, New York, is sometimes called the "City of Light" because of its role in hosting the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. The Buffalo nickname borrows from the famous nickname of the…
"City of No Illusions" is one of the nicknames of Buffalo, New York. The nickname has been printed on many images. Michael Morgulis of Great Arrow Graphics (later New Buffalo Graphics)…
"City of Yes" is a nickname of New Orleans, Louisiana, that was officially introduced in June 2018 by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. The slogan was in response to "City of N.O." that…
"Go big or go home" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. "In the language of the race-track plunger, the choice there has always been the same: Go big or go…
Many people are afraid of going to see a dentist. "We cater to cowards" is a sign at many dentist offices that has been printed on many images. "We cater to cowards" was printed…
"Go hard or go home" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. "Go hard or go home -- (be sure of what you say or be careful)" was printed in a "1942…