“Uptown, not uptight and decidedly New York” (Le Parker Meridien)
Le Parker Meredien hotel at 118 West 57th Street has served New York City with a French touch since 1981. Slogans have included "Traditionally French, decidedly New York" and…
Alphebetical for "u"
“Us fat guys just want to get into your pantries”
"Us fat guys just want to get into your pantries" -- a joke on "panties" -- is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Fat guys just want to get into your pantries!…
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without”
"Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without" was a conservation motto during World War II, popularized in 1942-43. The saying was frequently credited to New England. "Eat it…
“Use the word ‘beans’ in a sentence.”/“We are all human beans.”
"Human beings" sounds like "human beans." A joke was printed in Tit-Bits in 1933: "A teacher, giving a lesson on beans, asked the children to compose sentences containing…
“Used Beer Department—Two Shake Maximum” (restroom sign, especially in a bar)
"Used Beer Department" is a jocular restroom sign that has been printed on many images. "Two Shake Maximum" is sometimes added. "Used beer department" was printed in…
“Using cash is like telling the government what you buy is none of their fucking business”
"Using cash is like telling the government what you buy is none of their fucking business" is a saying that has been printed on several images. Things like a central bank digital currency…
“Using your turn signal is not ‘giving information to the enemy’”
Many people are reluctant to use turn signals while driving. "Using your turn signal is not 'giving information to the enemy'" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many…
U Signed the Motherfucking Contract (“USMC” backronym)
"U Signed the Motherfucking Contract" is a backronym (back acronym) of "USMC" (United States Marine Corps). "U Signed the Motherfucking Contract" has been cited in…
U Suckers Missed Christmas (“USMC” backronym)
"U Suckers Miss(ed) Christmas" is a backronym (back acronym) of "USMC" (United States Marine Corps). "U Suckers Missed Christmas" has been cited in print since at…
U. S. Open (tennis)
The U. S. Open (tennis) did not begin in New York, and it can probably be played anywhere in the United States. However, the first modern U. S. Open was held at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest…
U.S. Chamber of Crony Capitalism (U.S. Chamber of Commerce nickname)
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is an American lobbying group that represents the interests of many businesses. Conservative radio talk show host Mark Levin criticized the group in December 2013:…
U’ve Been Sacked (UBS nickname)
UBS (originally the Union Bank of Switzerland) is one of the world's largest banks and has several branches in Manhattan. When Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation announced a…
Ugly Sticks or Ugli Sticks (breadsticks)
"Prices range from $3.95 for ugly sticks (bread sticks)" was printed in the South Bend (IN) Tribune on October 3, 2005, in a review of Bob's 19th Hole (South Bend, IN). "Visit…
Ulcer County (Madison Avenue advertising agencies)
Syndicated newspaper columnist Walter Winchell (1897-1972) wrote in a column in March 1949: "Sights You Never See on the New York Map: (...) 'Ulcer County,' the sector along Madison…
Ulcer County (Madison Avenue advertising agencies)
Syndicated newspaper columnist Walter Winchell (1897-1972) wrote in a column in March 1949: "Sights You Never See on the New York Map: (...) 'Ulcer County,' the sector along Madison…
Ulcer Gulch (Madison Avenue)
Madison Avenue (home to many advertising agencies) was popularly called "Ulcer Gulch" in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. "Ulcer Gulch" was cited in 1942 as the nickname for the War…
ULURP (Uniform Land Use Review Procedure)
"ULURP ("you lurp!") is the "Uniform Land Use Review Procedure" that goes before City Planning, the borough presidents, and the community boards. Real estate is very…
Umpire Rock (Central Park)
Wikipedia: Rat Rock (Central Park)Rat Rock, also known as Umpire Rock, is an outcrop of Manhattan schist which protrudes from the bedrock in Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. It is named…
Un-American Statesman (Austin American-Statesman nickname)
The Austin American-Statesman is the daily newspaper for the capital city of Austin. The Democratic Statesman dates back to 1871, and today's newspaper is called "The Statesman" for…
Un-Texas (Austin nickname)
Austin is sometimes called "the un-Texas." It's a little different than the rest of Texas. Other Austin nicknames include "Keep Austin Weird" and "The People's…