Freddie Fudpucker or Freddy Fudpucker (cocktail)
In the early 1970s, California had its "Harvey Wallbanger" (a cocktail of orange juice, vodka, and Galliano) and Texas/Mexico replied with "Freddie Fudpucker" or "Freddy…
Alphebetical for "f"
Freddie Mac (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation)
Freddie Mac signifies the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC). The FHLMC was formed in 1970 and "Freddie Mac" has been cited in print since at least January 1971. In 1997,…
Fredericksburger (inhabitant of Fredericksburg)
"Fredericksburger” is the name of an inhabitant of Fredericksburg, Texas. The Fredericksburg German-language weekly newspaper Fredericksburger Wochenblatt was first published in 1877. The…
Free Lunch
The concept of the "free lunch" began in America in the 1840s, probably in New York City. The idea is that people would pay for their drinks. Free lunches were popular in many other…
Free Shit Army (FSA)
The "Free Shit Army" (FSA) is a name used by James Quinn on the blog The Market Oracle, on October 11, 2010, to describe the great masses who want something for free. This can include…
Free State of Galveston (Galveston nickname)
Galveston was nicknamed the "Free State of Galveston" during the Prohibition because of its illegal liquor, gambling and prostitution. The end of Prohibition and criminal investigations…
Freedom Fries (french fries)
France initially did not support the United Stated-initiated the 2003 invasion of Iraq. As a result, some U.S. establishments renamed french fries as "freedom fries" and french toast as…
Freedom Mask (face mask)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. The face mask was sometimes called a "freedom mask" because wearing a mask gave one…
Freedom of the City
The "Freedom of the City" was an honor that has been replace by the "key to the city." It was a scroll that gave you citizenship privileges. Like the key to the city, it was…
Freedom Shot (Covid vaccination nickname)
The 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic led to vaccinations, sometimes called the "freedom shot." The term "freedom shot" is a reminder of the gunshots of the battles of…
Freedom Toast (french toast)
France initially did not support the United Stated-initiated the 2003 invasion of Iraq. As a result, some U.S. establishments renamed french fries as "freedom fries" and french toast as…
Freedom Tower (or, Pataki’s Pit)
"Freedom Tower" was coined by New York Governor George Pataki in April 2003. It's the building that is planned to replace the World Trade Center towers, destroyed on September 11,…
Freedumb (freedom + dumb)
"Freedumb" (freedom + dumb) is a jocular spelling that has become popular, with several meanings. It can mean that people people who allegedly fight for freedom ("freedumb…
Freeze Peach (“free speech,” and sometimes an ice cream flavor)
Entry in progress -- B.P. OCLC WorldCat recordFreeze peach : publication by students of Westland High School.Author: Westland High School.Publisher: [Hokitika, N.Z.] : Westland High School,…
French Fried Onion Rings
French fried onion rings are said to have been invented at Texas' Pig Stand restaurants (the first "drive ins") in the 1920s. However, "French fried onions" are cited from…
French Fried Potatoes (Paris, Texas myth)
Does anybody really believe that french fried potatoes (french fries) were really named for Paris, Texas? Well, how about the Texas Legislature in 2006, where a bill mentioning this was proposed?…
French Fry Holder
A "french fry holder" is a car appliance that can hold french fries. "Someone needs to invent a french-fry holder for cars" was cited in print in 1995. The itme began to be…
French Onion Dip or California Dip
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: French onion dipFrench onion dip or California dip is an American dip typically made with a base of sour cream and flavored with minced onion, and usually…
French Republican
Entry in progress -- B.P.Mark LevinVichy Republican Twitterart@ArtSpot"off with his head" have rung from the crowd at McCain rallies - didn't know Republicans related to French…
French Silk Chocolate Pie
"French Silk Chocolate Pie" by Mrs. Kendall (Betty) Cooper of Silver Spring, MD, won the $1,000 "best in class - pie" award at the 1951 Pillsbury Bake-Off, held at New…