Mary Pickford (cocktail)
Mary Pickford (1892-1979) was a silent film star, nicknamed "America's Sweetheart." She married actor Douglas Fairbanks (1883-1939), and it was probably during a 1922 trip to Cuba…
Septagon (seven-sided bathroom in Central Park’s Arsenal)
The Arsenal building in Central Park is now used by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. The Arsenal has a seven-sided bathroom that has been dubbed the "Septagon"…
Drunch (drink/drunk + brunch/lunch)
Entry in progress -- B,P. Urban Dictionarydrunchn. 1) a late morning or early afternoon meal (usually on Saturday or Sunday) at which hipsters and poseurs alike gather at a local hotspot in which…
“How about them cookies?”
Entry in progress -- B.P."How do you like them apples?""How 'bout them Cowboys?" TwitterBen Grubb@bengrubb@benzoenator That sounds... fun :| - I plan to not work at all…
“No glove, no love”
"No glove, no love" is a 1980s slogan advocating the practice of safe sex by the use of condoms (the "glove"). "No glove, no love!: rubbers--every time!" was a slogan…
“Take this job and shove it”
"Take This Job and Shove It" is a 1977 song by David Allen Coe that was popularly performed by Johnny Paycheck (1938-2003). The saying became a national popular catchphrase and spawned…
“Get your chef together”
"Get your shit together" is a phrase that has been in use since at least 1970. "Get your chef together" ("get your shit together" + chef) is a slogan that appeared in…
Blueway (East River Blueway)
Rntry in progress -- B.P. River to the People: The East River Blueway PlanAbout The East River Blueway PlanThe Office of Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer in collaboration with the Office…
Haloodie (halal + foodie)
"Haloodie" (halal + foodie) is a term that appears to have been coined by Halal Food Festival founder Imran Kausar. "We had a little think about it and decided that you are all halal…
Vampire REO
"Monsters of the Housing Market: Vampire REOs and Zombie Foreclosures" by Daren Blomquist appeared on RealtyTrac on October 2, 2013. An REO ("real estate owned") is a property…
Generation Screwed
The term "Generation Screwed" describes a generation of millennials who will have to pay the debts left from the baby boomers and an aging population. "I hereby declare the next…
“Work one’s tail off”
"To work one's tail off" (also "to work/bust one's ass" or "to bust one's butt") is to work strenuously. "Wales (also an International News Service…
“Never argue with a man who buys ink by the barrel” (newspaper adage)
"Never argue with someone who buys ink by the barrel" is a popular saying in politics that means don't argue with the press (especially newspapers), who can publicize an opinion like…
“Would you like to hear the world’s best Aggie joke?” (Aggie joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." Aggie jokes became popular in the 1960s. The two joke forms converged on one popular joke.…
Wrappetizer (wrap + appetizer)
A "wrappetizer" (wrap + appetizer) is a wrap sandwich that serves as an appetizer, but not usually a complete meal. Anchor Food Products (owned by McCain USA) trademarked…
Foodball (food + football)
"Foodball" (food + football) refers to the food served at a tailgate party or at a Super Bowl party -- any combination of food and football. "Super Bowl Means One Thing: It's…
“The taxpayers are sending congressmen on expensive trips abroad” (joke)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Will RogersWilliam Penn Adair "Will" Rogers (November 4, 1879 – August 15, 1935) was an American cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, social…
Shutstorm (shutdown + shitstorm)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other shutdown terms include "shut happens" and "shutdown theater." TwitterMatt Stevens@stevensUNDshutstorm is way better then lockout (live at…
“Nice guys finish lunch”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Nice guyThe "nice guys finish last" viewA common aphorism is that "nice guys finish last." The phrase is attributed to baseball manager Leo…
“Never trust politicians or weather forecasters”
“The old adage, 'Never believe weather forecasters or politicians'" was cited in a 2015 North Vancouver (British Columbia) newspaper, when a former CBC meteorologist decided to go…