Big Brother Corporation (BBC nickname)
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a channel that is available on many cable systems around the world. The BBC has been given the backronym (back acronym) of "Big Brother…
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No Boys Allowed (National Basketball Association or NBA nickname)
The National Basketball Association (NBA) sometimes has players direct from high school (without playing college basketball), but it's a professional league and players must grow up fast to…
Department of Homeland Stupidity (Department of Homeland Security or DHS nickname)
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was created following the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, on New York City and Washington, DC. The DHS nickname of "Department of Homeland…
Colostomy Pie (Frito Pie nickname)
Frito pie is made with Fritos corn chip and chili; cheese, onions and tomatoes are often added. In New Mexico, Frito pie is served right in the Fritos bag. Anthony Bourdain, host of CNN's…
Warm Crap in a Bag (Frito Pie nickname)
Frito pie is made with Fritos corn chip and chili; cheese, onions and tomatoes are often added. In New Mexico, Frito pie is served right in the Fritos bag. Anthony Bourdain, host of CNN's…
“The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team”
"The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team" is a popular sports quote that is usually credited to college basketball coach John Wooden (1910-2010), who included the saying in…
“The only time you should ever look back is to see how far you’ve come”
"The only time you should ever look back is to see how far you've come" is a saying that has been printed on many posters. TwitterKeith Carlisle Smith@KeithCarlisleyou know the…
“Music is what feelings sound like”
"Music is what feelings sound like" is a popular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as posters and T-shirts. "Music is what feelings sound like" has been…
“The only problem with troubleshooting is that trouble shoots back”
"The only problem with troubleshooting is that trouble shoots back" is a jocular saying about troubleshooting. "The problem with troubleshooting is that trouble shoots back" was…
Sticker Shock
The term "sticker shock" began in 1980, when consumers found that new cars were costing over the $10,000 on their stickers (rather than about half that in the mid-1970s). "Fiat Stops…
“Anybody with money to burn will easily find someone to tend the fire”
"Anybody with money to burn will easily find someone to tend the fire" is a jocular saying about money. "The man who has money to burn can always find someone to help tend the…
“Your best teacher is your last mistake”
"Your best teacher is your last mistake" was said frequently by Ralph Nader, an American political activist, author and attorney. "Your best teacher is your last mistake" was a…
Spicedictive (spice + addictive)
Sonic drive-in restaurants introduced spicy chicken sandwiches in October 2013. Sonic's commercials said that the sandwich was "spicedictive" (spice + addictive). Wikipedia: Sonic…
“There is a big difference between confidence and conceit”
Pro football quarterback Johnny Unitas (1933-2002) was named the athlete of the decade by the Associated Press in February 1970. Unitas was quoted as saying: "There's a great difference…
“If you want your dreams to come true, don’t oversleep”
"If you want your dreams to come true, don't oversleep" is an aphorism that has been cited in print since at least 1912. The authorship of the saying is unknown. HathiTrust Digital…
“The largest room in the world is the room for improvement”
"The largest room in the world, is the 'room for improvement'" is an aphorism that has been cited in print since at least 1862. The authorship of the saying is unknown. 25…
“The task ahead of you is never greater than the strength within you”
'The task ahead of you is never greater than the strength within you" is a motivational saying (often associated with physical activities, such as running) that has been printed on many…
“Next man up”
Entry in progress -- B.P. OCLC WorldCat recordNext man up : a year behind the lines in today's NFLAuthor: John FeinsteinPublisher: New York : Little, Brown and Co., ©2005.Edition/Format: Book…
“Who the government?”
NBC's Saturday Night Live did a sketch about the U.S. healthcare program ("Obamacare") featuring someone impersonating Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. Speaking…