“Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional”
"Pain is inevitable, suffering/misery is optional" is an inspirational proverb that has been printed on many posters. M. Kathleen Casey (or Kathleen Casey Theisen) is often credited with…
“Too close to call”
A political election is "too close to call" when it's not certain who will win. Marty Plessner (1926-2014), a political director at CBS News, said that CBS coined "too close to…
Feel-Good Story
A "feel-good story" (or "feel good story") is a story that makes the reader/listener/viewer feel good about themselves and the world -- a break from the pattern of depressing…
“Don’t eat the yellow snow”
Snow is white; "yellow snow" is snow that is urinated on. "Don't Eat the Yellow Snow" was popularized as a song title on Frank Zappa's album, Apostrophe ( ' )…
“What type of cheese is made backwards?”/“Edam.”
Edam cheese is the subject of a classic joke: "What type of cheese is made backwards?""Edam." The joke has been cited in print since at least 1939. Wikipedia: Edam cheeseEdam…
“That ball is gone, goodbye” (baseball home run call)
"Going...going...gone!" was a popular home run call by New York Yankees broadcaster Mel Allen (1913-1996). New York Mets broadcaster Ralph Kiner (1922-2014) used "Going, going, gone,…
Manufacturers Hangover (Manufacturers Hanover nickname)
Manufacturers Hanover Corporation was a bank holding company based in New York City; it formed in 1961 and merged into Chemical Bank in 1991, then Chase. Manufacturers Hanover sponsored New York…
“What kind of pizza do pilots like?”/“Plain.”
Plain pizza has its own classic joke: "What kind of pizza do pilots like?""Plain." The joke has been cited in print since at least 2008. napoleonherselfdarnn on January 13th,…
Big Swinging Dick (BSD)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Google BooksLiar's PokerBy Michael LewisNew York,NY: W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.1989Pg. 57:Nothing in the jungle got in the way of a Big Swinging Dick. That was…
Job Lock (Joblock)
"Job lock" (also written as "job-lock" and "joblock") is the condition where someone is locked into a job that he or she might otherwise want to leave. One reason for…
Clowngrade (clown + downgrade/upgrade)
A "clowngrade" (clown + downgrade/upgrade) is a foolish downgrade or upgrade made by a financial analyst. The term was coined by Joshua M. Brown on The Reformed Broker blog on February…
Doomtard (doom + retard)
Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterDisturbed@lunaticoutpostDoomtards are starting to spaz: Did I miss something important? http://bit.ly/bGDmnM8:22 AM - 3 Feb 2010 TwitterJudith…
Stronghorns (Longhorns + Charlie Strong)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Charlie StrongCharles R. Strong (born August 2, 1960) is currently an American football head coach for the University of Texas Longhorns. Strong is a graduate…
Texas Strong
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Charlie StrongCharles R. Strong (born August 2, 1960) is currently an American football head coach for the University of Texas Longhorns. Strong is a graduate…
Workaholic
A "workaholic" is someone who is addicted to work. "Workaholics Synonymous" was cited in print in 1947, when it was a pun on the group Alcoholics Anonymous. Wayne Edward Oates…
Frankenstorm (Frankenstein monster + storm)
The novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus(1818), by British author Mary Shelley, is about scientist Victor Frankenstein who creates a creature or monster (not named and called…
“I’m only speeding because I really have to poop” (bumper sticker)
"I'm only speeding because I really have to poop" is a popular jocular bumper sticker. “I’m only speeding because I have to poop" has been cited in print since at least…
“The serve was invented so that the net can play” (tennis joke)
"The serve was invented so (that) the net can play" is a tennis joke by comedian Bill Cosby that has appeared in many quotation collections. The joke first appeared in Cosby's book,…
Radio Row (radio area at major sporting event)
"Radio Row" is the area at a major sporting event where all of the sportsradio shows set up to broadcast interviews. "Radio row" is often located at a major hotel or conference…
“Looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane” (good athlete, but poor player)
"Tarzan" is a fictional character in the books by Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950). "You look like Tarzan but you swim like Jane" was cited in 1965 and said of a man who…