Sadomonetarism (sadomasochism + monetarism); Sadomonetarist
"Sadomonetarism" (sadomasochism + monetarism) is someone who believes in a monetary policy (such as a tight money supply) for its own sake, even if it causes with great economic pain.…
“Bless the food before us, the family beside us, and the love between us”
"Bless the food before us, the family beside us, and the love between us" is a popular kitchen decal. Authorship of the saying is unknown. The following "grace" from a…
“Bless the food upon the dishes as you blessed the loaves and fishes”
A popular grace before a meal is: "Bless the food upon the dishesas you blessed the loaves and fishes.As the sugar hides in the tea,let me hide myself in Thee." It's not known who…
Gowned Clown (judge nickname)
"Gowned clown" (a nickname for a judge, who wears a gown) is a term that has been used frequently by Becky Akers on the blog LewRockwell.com. "Is the Gowned Clown Out of His…
“Losers quit when they’re tired; winners quit when they’ve won”
"Losers quit when they're tired; winners quit when they've won" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many posters. Authorship of the saying is not known.…
Hedgie Hive (15 Central Park West)
Fifteen Central Park West is a condominium building at West 61st Street and Central Park West that was designed by Robert A. M. Stern and completed in 2008. It was the subject of a book, House of…
Limestone Jesus (15 Central Park West)
Fifteen Central Park West is a condominium building at West 61st Street and Central Park West that was designed by Robert A. M. Stern and completed in 2008. It was the subject of a book, House of…
“Meat so tender, you can leave your teeth at home” (Pit Stop BBQ, Waxahachie)
"Meat so tender, you can leave your teeth at home" is the slogan of the Pit Stop BBQ in Waxahachie, Texas. "In fact, the Pit Stop’s slogan is 'Meat so tender, you can leave…
Dumbocracy (dumb + democracy)
"Dumbocracy" (dumb + democracy) has been cited in print since at least 1869. The saying usually means a democracy of "dumb" (uninformed or disinterested) voters, but it could…
Jewluminati or Jewlluminati or Jooluminati (Jew + Illuminati)
"Jewluminati" or "Jewlluminati" or "Jooluminati" (Jew/Joo + Illuminati) is a term used by those who believe that the "Illuminati" (the "illuminated…
Bureaustan (bureau + -stan)
"Bureaustan” (bureau + -stan, such as Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) means a location that is run by an all-powerful bureau.…
“Who does not love wine, women, and song remains a fool his whole life long”
"Who does not love wine, women, and song remains a fool his whole life long" is an old saying. The original German (cited in print since at least 1775) is: "Wer nicht liebt Wein,…
“Price action makes market commentary”
"Price action makes market commentary" has been a catchphrase of Bill Murphy, a chairman and director of the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee (GATA), since at least 2000. A price move in…
Srirachapocalypse (Sriracha sauce + apocalypse)
Sriracha is a hot sauce named after a city in Thailand and composed of chili peppers, distilled vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt. Huy Fong Foods (the company that manufactures Sriracha) opened a…
“Recognize it, admit it, learn from it, and forget it” (handling a mistake)
The syndicated "Ask Ann Landers" newspaper advice column ("Ann Landers" was then the pen name of Eppie Lederer) contained this advice in December 1957: "A mistake can be…
“Espresso yourself” (espresso + express yourself)
"Espresso yourself" (espresso + express yourself) is a saying that has been printed on many posters. The saying became popular after Madonna's 1989 hit song "Express…
Albatross (golf score)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Par (score)AlbatrossAlbatross means scoring three under par (−3) (the albatross being one of the largest birds); also called a double eagle in the U.S. This…
Birdie (golf score)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Par (score)BirdieBirdie means scoring one under par (−1). This expression was coined in 1899, at the Atlantic City Country Club in Northfield, New Jersey. It…
Eagle (golf score)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Par (score)EagleEagle means scoring two under par (−2). Eagles usually occur when golfers hit the ball far enough to reach the green with fewer strokes than…
Millionaire’s Building or Power Building/Tower of Power (740 Park Avenue)
The building at 740 Park Avenue (71 East 71st Street in Manhattan) has had many famous and wealthy residents. In 2010, New York magazine called the building one of the city's "Towers of…