“God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve”
"God made/created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve" has been an anti-gay slogan since at least 1977. The saying has been on T-shirts and bumper stickers. “It’s Christmas Eve, not…
Archive for 06/2011
“If gay and lesbian people are given civil rights, then everyone will want them”
"If gay and lesbian people are given civil rights, then everyone/everybody will want them" is a saying that's been cited in print since at least June 1994. The origin of the saying…
“If you don’t like gay marriage, blame straight people (for having gay babies)”
"If you don't like gay marriage, blame straight people. They're the ones who keep having gay babies." This line in support of gay marriage appears to date to at least 2006 and…
“If you don’t like gay marriage, don’t get one”
"If you don't like gay marriage, don't get/have one" is a slogan that has been on many gift items, such as those from Zazzle.com and CafePress. The pro-gay marriage saying has…
Debtocracy (debt + democracy); Debtocrat (debt + bureaucrat/Democrat)
The movie Debtocracy (2011) about the Greek debt crisis of 2010 defined its title as "debt" and "democracy." While the film popularized the term, "debtocracy" has…
World’s Longest Parking Lot (Long Island Expressway)
The Long Island Expressway (LIE) extends into New York City as the Queens-Midtown Expressway and the Horace Harding Expressway. The LIE has long been known for its bumper-to-bumper traffic. The LIE…
Yankee Bond
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Bond (finance)In finance, a bond is a debt security, in which the authorized issuer owes the holders a debt and, depending on the terms of the bond, is obliged…
Libnut (liberal + nut)
"Libnut" (liberal + nut) uses the old slang term of "nut," meaning someone who is crazy. The epithet "libnut" (sometimes written as "Libnut" or…
Forever Demanding Increased Capital (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or FDIC nickname)
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was created in 1933 to guarantee the safety of deposits in member banks. The FDIC requires these banks to have sufficient capital reserves to…
“Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your doorman—second notice”
An old joke is when someone (the milk man, the door man, et al.) sends out a "Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays" card. After a week, another card is send, demanding a tip -- "Merry…
“Thar’s gold in them thar hills”
"Thar's gold in them thar hills" (or "There's gold in them thar hills") is a clichéd saying, supposedly originating in American gold mining of the 19th century. There…
Cottage Fries (Cottage Fried Potatoes)
"Cottage fries" are potatoes that sliced and often wedged. The origin of the "cottage" name is not known, but the fries are also called "home fries" and "house…
Pretzel Rod
Pretzel rods look like cigars and don't have the familiar "twist" pretzel shape. The term "pretzel rods" has been cited in print since at least 1958. The Bachman Company…
“It’s our currency, but it’s your problem” (“It’s our dollar, but it’s your problem”)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: John ConnallyJohn Bowden Connally (February 27, 1917 – June 15, 1993), was an influential American politician, serving as the 39th Governor of Texas,…
Solarcoaster (solar stocks + roller coaster)
Solar stocks have been known for their volatility. The term "solarcoaster" (solar stocks + roller coaster) has been used to describe the solar stocks' up-and-down ride. A blog called…
Screwflation
"Screwflation" (screw + inflation) was coined by financial writer Doug Kass on October 19, 2010. Kass explained how the middle class is "screwed by inflation": Screwflation,…
Uncle Fedster (Uncle Sam + Fedster)
"Uncle Fedster" is a blend of "Uncle Sam" and "Fedster" (meaning someone in the federal government, not someone in the Federal Reserve System). The name "Uncle…
Fedster (Federal Reserve + -ster)
A "Fedster" (or "fedster") is someone who works for or supports the Federal Reserve System (nicknamed "the Fed"). The term "Fedster" is often used…
“You can’t coach speed” (“You can’t coach height”)
"You can't coach speed" and "You can't coach height" are popular sayings in football and basketball, respectively. A football coach can't make his running back…
Twinkies (Twin Donut’s donut holes)
Twin Donut has about 20 stores in the New York City area. The donut holes at Twin Donuts are called "Twinkies." "Twinkies" is also the name of the "Golden Sponge Cake with…