The State of the Union Address is given in Washington, DC. "The State of the Union Address does not take place in any state in the union" was posted on X/Twitter by John Shemenski on…
The Circle Line is sightseeing service that operates in New York's waterways; a tour guide explains the attractions. The Staten Island Ferry goes from lower Manhattan to Staten Island and…
"The statesman shears the sheep, the politician skins them" is from Austin O'Malley's book, Keystones of Thought (1914). O'Malley's thought has been included in many…
New York City's Statue of Liberty has one arm raised that holds a torch. The original name for the statue is "Liberty Enlightening the World." But what if the statue had been simply…
New York City's Statue of Liberty has one arm raised that holds a torch. The original name for the statue is "Liberty Enlightening the World." But what if the statue had been simply…
"Syrup" can sound like "Sir Up." "And Sir Up. he's sweet" was posted on the newsgroup alt.humor.puns on September 25, 1996. "Sir Up of Pancakes" was…
An old Wall Street saying has it that the markets can handle good and bad times, but that "the stock market abhors uncertainty." The origin of the saying is unknown, but it is cited in…
"The stock market has spoiled more appetites than bad cooking" is a slightly incorrect quotation by humorist WIll Rogers (1879-1935). The actual quote, recorded in a newspaper on November…
It's often said that "the stock market is a barometer of business." "The stock market is the true barometer" was cited in 1851. "The stock market is a barometer by…
"The stock market trades to inflict the maximum amount of pain" is an infrequently used Wall Street adage. Andy Kessler has mentioned in at least twice in print (including in a November…
John Sawyer Carroll (1942-2015) of the Baltimore (MD)
"The story of milk" was told by Wilde Things on Twitter on August 14, 2016: "The story of milk: Good milk. Bad milk. Disgusting milk. Dangerous milk. Cheese! I love a happy…
Streets can be "deserted." Streets are usually not "desserted," but there are jokes. "The streets are desserted. Cake and ice cream everywhere" was posted on Twitter…
"The strength of a nation lies in the homes of its people" was credited by realty groups to Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) in 1983 and later years; the Lincoln attribution was debunked in…
“The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us, but those who win battles we know nothing about" is a motivational quotation that has been printed on many posters. The…
"The strongest weapon in the United States is a patriotic American" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship of the saying is unknown. "The strongest weapon in…
Barney Greengrass "The Sturgeon King" has been an institution at 541 Amsterdam Avenue (86th Street), since 1908. https://www.barneygreengrass.com/welcome.phpAbout Barney Greengrass Some…
Various forms of transportation have been described as "a moving waiting room." "Traveling is kind of like sitting in a moving waiting room" was posted on Reddit --…
'The suck" is a popular U.S. Marine Corps expression for a miserable situation or place. "That's what the suck gives you" was cited in print in 1979, but there is oral…
"The sun and the sand and a drink in my hand" is a popular one-line verse that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts and posters. The drinking expression was used in three…