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…
Archive for 06/2011
“Everyone who’s for abortion has already been born”
"Everyone who'e for abortion as already been born," said Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) in a September 1980 presidential debate. "It's a funny thing, but all those people who…
Fauxpology (faux apology)
A "fauxpology" (faux apology) is a fake apology or an insincere apology. The term "fauzpology" has been in use since at least February 6, 2005, and has been frequently used for…
“You can’t sell from an empty wagon”
The business information company, Dun & Bradstreet, issued a 1949 poster of an old peddler with the slogan, "You Can't Do Business from an Empty Wagon." The saying (also popular…
Bank to the Stars (City National Bank nickname)
City National Bank was founded in 1954 and is based in Los Angeles, California. City National has been dubbed "bank to the stars" since at least 1990 because of its connections to the…
Gorilla (grilled cheese sandwich)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Grilled cheeseA grilled cheese (or toasted sandwich) is a hot sandwich typically prepared by heating one or more slices of cheese between slices of bread, with…
“He who dies with the most toys wins”
"He who dies with the most toys wins" is a materialist saying that has been cited in print since at least 1980. The saying has appeared on T-shirts and bumper stickers, but the exact…
East Harlem International Film Festival
The first annual East Harlem International Film Festival took place in June 2011. "Our goal is to put El Barrio on the map as a global hub of talent and creativity," said EHIFF co-founder…
Living Room of Lincoln Center (Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center)
The Film Society of Lincoln Center opened the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center in June 2011. Architect David Rockwell called it the "Living Room" of Lincoln Center. Wikipedia: Lincoln…
Patriotic Millionaire
The group Patriotic Millionaires for Fiscal Strength began in November 2010 to lobby for the expiration of tax cuts for the wealthy. The group believed that the United States was in financial…
Ferraro (answering questions until there are none left)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Geraldine FerraroGeraldine Anne Ferraro (August 26, 1935 – March 26, 2011) was an American attorney, a Democratic Party politician, and a member of the United…
Caketastrophe (cake + catastrophe)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Food Network -- Ace of CakesCaketastrophe (01:55)Here's a look back at some of the "caketastrophes" of 100 episodes. Nesting GroundThursday, July 12,…