Big Tent
Both Republicans and Democrats used to hold many tent meetings; the terms "Republican tent" and "Democratic tent" were used metaphorically to represent the party and its…
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Big Tex
"Big Tex" is the 52-foot-tall statue of a large Texan that greets visitors to the State Fair. His first appearance was in 1952. The State Fair has trademarked the "Big Tex" name…
Big Things Happen Here (Dallas slogan)
"Big Things Happen Here" is a slogan for the city of Dallas, Texas, that was introduced in October 2012. The slogan (trademarked by the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau) was used…
Big Three (Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security)
The "Big Three" entitlement items in the federal budget of the United States are Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Many political observers believe that the "Big Three"…
Big Time and Big Town
"Big Time" and "Big Town" are important parts or precursors of the "Big Apple" nickname. The New York Morning Telegraph was a sports and entertainment newspaper, and…
Big Tomato (summary)
Sacramento, California came in late to the act. "Big Tomato" and "Sacratomato" both probably date from the late 1970s, well after "Big Apple" and even "Big…
Big Top (circus)
The traveling circus was a popular event in 19th century America, and the "big top" was the main circus tent. The term "big tent" began to be used for the circus itself.…
Big Ugly (New York State budget process nickname)
The New York State budget process in Albany, New York, has been called the "Big Ugly." The name comes from the 1990 budget deal -- "a 235-page monstrosity accurately dubbed 'the…
Big Ugly Fat Fuckers Eating Together (“buffet” backronym)
The word "buffet" is not an acronym, but it has been given the jocular backronym (back acronym) of "Big Ugly Fat Fuckers/Fellows/Folks/Freaks Eating Together" since at least the…
Big Ugly Import Car Killer (Buick backronymic nickname)
Buick is a luxury vehicle brand of General Motors that began in 1899. Buick has been given the backronym (back acronym) of "Big Ugly Import Car Killer" since at least 1996. The backronym…
Big White (White House nickname)
The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States (and family). The blog Michelle Obama's Mirror satirically covers the activities of the first lady of the United…
Big Willy, Mental Dental Building, Filling Station, Tooth Tower (Williamsburg Bank Building)
The Williamsburg Bank Building is the tallest building in Brooklyn. It is opening up to residential living, but it has been known for its dental offices. Nicknames have included Willy and Big…
Big Yam (Lagos nickname)
New York City is the "Big Apple," and Lagos, Nigeria (the most populous city in Africa) has been called the "Big Yam." Yam is a popular African food. "Lagos: The Big…
BigApple2BigEasy (BABE) car rally
The BABE rally (Big Apple 2 Big Easy) features cheap cars in a race from New York City to New Orleans. The first BABE was in 2006. BABEAbout BABE2007We leave in May! Again!BigApple2BigEasy is a new…
Bigger Apple (Manhattan Institute newsletter, 2020-present)
The Manhattan Institute is a conservative American think tank focused on domestic policy and urban affairs, located at 52 Vanderbilt Avenue in Manhattan. In 2020, the Manhattan Institute started…
Bigger Apple (Manhattan Institute newsletter)
The Manhattan Institute is a conservative American think tank focused on domestic policy and urban affairs, located at 52 Vanderbilt Avenue in Manhattan. In 2020, the Manhattan Institute started…
Biggest Little City in the World (summary)
"Biggest little city/town" pre-dates "Big Apple." Reno, Nevada is commonly known as the "biggest little city in the world." Although Reno has used this slogan since at…
Bike Ninja
A "bike ninja" is a cyclist who wears dark clothing (like a ninja) and who doesn't use reflectors or have lights on a bike. A bike ninja is difficult to see at night and often poses…
Bike Salmon
"Bike salmon" are cyclists who "swim upstream" (like salmon) by going the wrong way on a one-way street. "Bike salmon" also refers to riders who go the wrong way on…
BILF (bacon or burger variant of MILF)
BILF is a bacon or burger variation of the sexual slang term MILF. The "BILF" bacon version was put on T-shirts by January 2008. In March 2009, Top Chef judge Padma Lakshmi made a…