Greatly Ridiculous Exam (“GRE” backronym)
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE)is a standardized test that is required for admission to many graduate schools. The GRE has been given the backronymic (back acronym) nickname of "Great…
Fucking Crappy Ass Test (“FCAT” backronym)
The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standardized test for students in Florida's primary and secondary public schools. The FCAT has been given the backronymic (back acronym)…
Pretty Stupid Ass Test (“PSAT” backronym)
he SAT test has the popular backronym (back acronym) of "Stupid Ass Test." The PSAT test is given in preparation for the SAT test. The PSAT test has been given the backronym…
Fitchslap or Fitch Slap (Fitch + bitch slap)
Fitch Ratings is one of the "big three" credit rating agencies. An entity that is downgraded by Fitch is said to have been "Fitchslapped" or "Fitch slapped" (Fitch +…
Clownigarch (clown + oligarch)
"Clownigarch" (clown + oligarch) was coined by James Howard Kunstler, who wrote on October 14, 2013: "Of course, things are a bit different now since we became a nation of overfed…
“You can’t cook with cold grease”
"You can't cook with cold grease" means that one should (usually proverbially) turn up the heat, or make things more intense. The Chicago (IL) Tribune cited in 1982: "Aaron…
“Too many people do weightlifting with the wrong equipment - a knife and fork”
"WISH I'D SAID THAT: Too many Americans go in for weight-lifting with the wrong equipment -- a knife and fork" was in the "Earl's Pearl's" segment of…
“The envelope, please” (hotel tips envelope)
Awards shows such as the Oscars (Hollywood) and Tonys (Broadway) have a person announce the nominees in a category, and then that person usually says, "The envelope, please." This…
“There is no Catholic way to cook a hamburger” (judicial adage)
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia told Villanova University on October 16, 2007: "There is no such thing as a 'Catholic judge.' The bottom line is that the Catholic faith…
“All you need is tea and warm socks” (winter saying)
"All you need is tea and warm socks" is a winter saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as posters and coffee mugs. "Gives you hot tea and warm socks" was cited…
Counterfeitess
In 2013, Janet Yellen was appointed to be Chair of the Federal Reserve. The libertarian website LewRockwell.com and Ron Paul (author of 2009's
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikiquote: George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shaw (26 July 1856 – 2 November 1950) was an Irish playwright, who received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925.…
“A cubicle is just a padded cell without a door”
Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterBrian Power@RhillrealtorA cubicle is just a padded cell without a door. www.richmondhillhomes.ca2:35 PM - 11 May 09 TwitterFunny One Liners@funnyonelinersA…
“Teamwork is a lot of people doing what I say”
Entry in progress -- B.P. "Teamwork is a lot of people doing what I say" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts, posters and bumper stickers.
“What’s the difference between a musician and a pizza?” (joke)
Many jokes are told about penniless musicians. One popular joke is: Q: What's the difference between a musician and a pizza?A. A pizza can feed a family of four. The joke has been cited in…
“The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Jonas SalkJonas Edward Salk (October 28, 1914 – June 23, 1995) was an American medical researcher and virologist, best known for his discovery and development…
Capitalist Bible (Wall Street Journal nickname)
Several publications have been called the "capitalist bible." Adam Smith's An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776) has frequently been called the…
War Street Journal (Wall Street Journal nickname)
The Wall Street Journal has been a financial newspaper since its founding in 1889. Writers at the libertarian website, LewRockwell.com, have accused the Journal of having a neoconservative foreign…
“Success is the art of making your mistakes when no one is looking”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Google BooksMay 1917, American Cookery, pg. 768, col. 2:Good Rule for SuccessSuccess is the art of making your mistakes when no one is looking. — Life. TwitterShort…
“An expert is someone called in at the last minute to share the blame”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Google News Archive27 August 1959, The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, WA), "Shop With Sue," pg. 8, col. 6 ad:. Colleague — Someone called in at the last minute to…