“Two zombies were at a graduation party. One asked, ‘How was the grad you ate?’”
"Graduate" is sometimes written as "grad u ate" or "grad you ate." "What movie was based on the memoirs of a college cannibal? A: The Grad u ate" -- a pun on…
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“Two-out hits will get you to heaven” (baseball adage)
Two-out hits in baseball help extend an inning (and the game, if it's the ninth and final inning). "Two-out hits will get you (in)to heaven" is a baseball adage that emphasizes how…
“Two, four, six, eight, who do we appreciate?” (cheer)
"Two, four, six, eight, who do we appreciate?" is a popular cheer. This related counting-out rhyme was printed in the Aberdeen (Scotland), Journal on March 11, 1880: "Ane, twa,…
“Tyler and Texas!”
President John Tyler tried to form a new party of Democratic Republicans, using "Tyler and Texas!" as its slogan. Tyler's Texas annexation treaty was rejected by the Senate, 35-16,…
“Tyranny is defined as that which is legal for the government but illegal for the citizenry”
"Tyranny is defined as that which is legal for the government but illegal for the citizenry" is a saying that has been printed on many images. It has been credited to American statesman,…
“Tyranny is never invincible”
Nearly two million people protested in Hong Kong on June 16, 2019 against an extradition bill to send people from Hong Kong to mainland China for legal proceedings. A large protest sign stated:…
“Tyranny is that which is legal for the government but illegal for the citizenry”
"Tyranny is defined as that which is legal for the government but illegal for the citizenry" is a saying that has been printed on many images. It has been credited to American statesman,…
“Tyrants are not the problem. People obeying tyrants is the only problem”
"Tyrants are not the problem. People obeying tyrants is the only problem. The people have the power and always have" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Tyrants are…
“Tzatziki is just Greek ranch dressing”
Tzatziki sauce (yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, sometimes with vinegar or lemon juice, and herbs such as dill, mint, parsley and thyme) has been compared to ranch dressing…
“Tzatziki is Mediterranean ranch dressing”
Tzatziki sauce (yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, sometimes with vinegar or lemon juice, and herbs such as dill, mint, parsley and thyme) has been compared to ranch dressing…
T-Dot or Tdot (Toronto, Canada nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Toronto nicknames include "Big Smoke," "Broadway North," "Centre of the Universe," "Hogtown," "Hollywood North,"…
T-triple-P (titles, power, pork and patronage)
"T-triple-P" is New York State government slang for "titles, power, pork and patronage." The acronym was coined by Brooklyn Democratic State Senate Leader John Sampson on July…
T.J. Smaxx (T.J. Maxx nickname)
T.J. Maxx is a retailer with over 900 stores, founded in 1976 in Framingham, Massachusetts. The T.J. Maxx nickname "T.J. Smaxx" has been cited in print since at least 1993, but has been…
T.O. (Toronto, Canada nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Toronto nicknames include "Big Smoke," "Broadway North," "Centre of the Universe," "Hogtown," "Hollywood North,"…
Ta-kill-ya (tequila)
"Ta-kill-ya" is one of several nicknames for "tequila." The nickname is said when the tequila is strong. Google BooksMister White Eyesa novel by Herbert GoldNew York: Arbor…
Tablecloth Barbecue (Tablecloth BBQ)
Barbecue is often served in a shack -- and not at a fancy restaurant. The main barbecue feature is a barbecue pit and the smoke that it adds to the food; this style of cooking can't be made in…
Tabloid Headlines (“FORD TO CITY: DROP DEAD”)
The New York Post, the Daily News and New York Newsday are tabloid newspapers that have had memorable headlines. On many days, the headlines are the same for the same story. NEW YORK POST HEADLINE:…
Taco
The taco is the quintessential Mexican sandwich. It's a major part of Tex-Mex cuisine and is first cited in English (1901) in a book about Mexico City. Wikipedia: TacoA taco is a traditional…
Taco Breath (Burrito Breath; Enchilada Breath; Jalapeño Breath)
"Taco breath" (less frequently given as "burrito breath" or "enchilada breath" or "jalapeño breath") is what happens when one eats tacos (or burritos or…
Taco Guts
"Taco guts" is another term for "taco filling" -- the stuff placed inside the taco shell. "Taco guts" has been cited in print since at least 2003, but has been used…