WHINO (whine + RINO)
“RINO" (Republican In Name Only) is a popular political term that has inspired other “in name only” terms. "WHINO" (whine + RINO) was coined by Kevin D. Williamson, who wrote…
Safety School
Many students apply to Ivy League schools. However, there is always the possibility that they will not be admitted, so they also apply to "safety schools" -- schools where they are fairly…
“You aren’t a true champion until you successfully defend your title”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Bleacher ReportUFC's Top 10 First-Time Title DefensesBy Brian Oswald , MMA Editor Oct 22, 2009They say you aren’t a true champion until you successfully defend your…
“Bad kicking is bad football” (Australian rules football adage)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Google BooksThe Full Points Footy Encyclopedia Of Australian Football Clubs Volume TwoBy John DevaneyLondon (?): Full Point Publications2009Pg. 120:If ever the old adage…
“If you’re even, he’s leavin’” (speed can’t be caught)
"If you're even, he's leavin'" is a football expression meaning that if a defensive back is "even" with the wide receiver, then that wide receiver (who is often…
“You run around for 90 minutes and the Germans win” (soccer saying)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Gary LinketerGary Winston Lineker, OBE (born 30 November 1960) is an English former footballer and current sports broadcaster. He holds England's record…
“Teach 25 years, not one year 25 times” (teaching adage)
"Teach 25 years, not one year 25 times" is a teaching adage of unknown authorship. A teacher should learn something new each year, and this should be reflected in the lesson plan.…
Golden Horde
The term "Golden Horde" was popularized by American author and survivalist James Wesley, Rawles. "Population Density and The Golden Horde" was the first chapter in his book,…
“Marriage is when a man loses his Bachelor’s degree and a woman gets her Master’s degree”
A frequently reprinted saying about marriage as an institution of learning was published in many newspapers in 1930: "Matrimony, says a writer, is an institution of learning. In which a man…
“Motorboat, motorboat go so slow…” (children’s rhyme)
A popular children's jump rope rhyme is: Motor boat, motor boat, Go so slow. Motor boat, motor boat, Go so fast. Motor boat, motor boat, Step on the gas. The jump rope acts as the motor boat,…
“A crowded parking lot means good food” (restaurant adage)
An old saying (in the pre-mobile devices age) is that to locate a good restaurant in a town, just check the parking lots. A crowded parking lot means that there's good food inside the…
Criss-Cross Applesauce
The book Criss-Cross Applesauce (1978) by B. A. King and Tomie DePaola contains the children's rhyme: Criss-cross applesauceSpiders crawling up your back!Spiders here, Spiders there.Spiders…
“When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on”
"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying has been cited in print since April 3, 1919, when this…
“If you can’t pronounce it, don’t eat it”
"If you can't pronounce it, don't eat it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying refers to the chemical additives in many foods -- not to the…
“An optimist laughs to forget and an pessimist forgets to laugh”
"An optimist laughs to forget and a pessimist forgets to laugh" was cited in print in an American newspaper from July 1922. No author was credited. "The optimist laughs to forget,…
WROL (Without Rule Of Law)
WROL (Without Rule Of Law) describes a situation where the U.S. Constitution, for example, is no longer the law of the United States. A suspension of the Constitution and a declaration of martial…
INCH (I’m Never Coming Home) Bag
"INCH" stands for "I'm Never Coming Home" or "I'm Not Coming Home." In the survivalist lexicon, there is an "INCH bag" or "INCH kit" to…
Carnegie Hall of Cuisine (James Beard House nickname)
James Beard (1903-1985) was an American chef and cookbook author who influenced many chefs and food enthusiasts. The James Beard Foundation Awards annually honor culinary excellence in the United…
Rainbow Jihad
American talk radio host and author Steve Deace popularized the term "Rainbow Jihad" in 2014 and 2015. The term refers to what other conservative writers have called the "gay…
“Strong. Light. Cheap. Pick Two” (mountain bike adage)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Keith BontragerKeith Bontrager (/bɒnˈtreɪɡər/; born December 18, 1954) is a motorcycle racer who became a pioneer in the development of the modern mountain…