“The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen”
"The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen" is a popular bumper sticker slogan. Conservative radio talk show host Dennis Prager wrote "The Bigger the Government, the Smaller…
Archive for 03/2014
Will Install Needless Data On Whole System 〈Microsoft “Windows” backronym〉
Microsoft Windows (or simply "Windows") is an operating system developed and sold by Microsoft. "Windows" has had many backronyms (back acronyms). "Will Install Needless…
Vintage Media
"Vintage media" means media of the past, such as newspapers, magazines and major television networks. The term "vintage media" was used several times in August and September…
“What are the two things you can’t eat for breakfast?” (riddle)
"What are the two things you can't eat for breakfast?" is a classic food riddle. "Lunch and dinner" is the answer. "You know, there are two things that I can't…
Subvertising (subvert/subversive + advertising); Subvertisement
"Subvertising" (subvert/subversive + advertising) makes spoofs or parodies of corporate and political advertisements. "Such forms of 'subvertising,' as jammer ally Mark…
Badvertising (bad + advertising)
"Badvertising" (bad + advertising) is a word that has been cited in print since at least 1911. The magazine Adweek began annual "badvertising awards" in 1982. The…
“He who tampers with the currency robs labor of its bread”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Daniel WebsterDaniel Webster (January 18, 1782 – October 24, 1852) was a leading American senator from Massachusetts during the period leading up to the Civil…
“There’s no secret about success—a successful man will tell you about it”
Frank McKinley "Kin" Hubbard (1866-1930) wrote in the "Abe Martin" newspaper cartoon on November 6, 1913: "There's no secret about success. Did you ever know a…
Foodieotical (foodie + periodical)
"Foodieotical" (foodie + periodical) was coined in April 2012 by the first annual Food Book Fair, held in Brooklyn. "Foodieoticals" celebrated food magazines -- especially those…
“Coca Cola went to town, Pepsi Cola shot him down”
A popular children's chant is: Coca Cola went to town, Pepsi Cola shot him down. Dr. Pepper fixed him up, Now we all drink 7-Up "Pepsi-Cola went to town" was cited in print in 1960;…
“The money is always greener in the other guy’s wallet”
"The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence" is an old proverb meaning that everyone's situation in life is seemingly (if not actually) more desirable than one's…
Guacapocalypse or Guacpocalypse (guacamole + apocalypse)
"Guacapocalypse" or "guacpocalypse" (guacamole + apocalypse) is the disaster that strikes an eater when he or she realizes that there's no more guacamole left. Chipotle…
“We want a catcher, not belly scratcher”
"We want a catcher, not a belly scratcher" is a child's rhyming baseball chant. "We want a catcher, not a belly-scratcher!" has been cited in print since at least the…
“We want a pitcher, not a belly-itcher”
"We want a pitcher, not a belly-itcher" is a child's rhyming baseball chant. "We want a pitcher, not a belly-itcher!" has been cited in print since at least 1971. "We…
“If you think it’s hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball”
"If you think it's hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball" is a jocular saying that, since at least 1989, has been credited to actor Jack Lemmon (1925-2001).…
BTFWWIII (Buy The Fucking World War III)
THe financial blog Zero Hedge popularized "BTFD" (Buy The Fucking Dip) in 2010-11, stating that the "dip" was an opportunity to buy something at a cheaper price. This jocular…
Pink Line (pink + red line)
A "red line" is a figurative point (this could be a country's border; it is not an actual red line) where, if crossed, actions such as war could commence. Several world leaders have…
Martini Shot (final film shot of day)
A "martini shot" is the last shot on a film or the last shot of the day for a film crew -- after which the crew can all celebrate with martinis. It's not known when the slang…
Brand X
"Brand X" often appears in advertisements to represent a leading brand or a generic brand of a certain product; the advertised brand always outperforms "Brand X." Old Gold…
Bankercide (banker + homicide/suicide)
At least six suspicious deaths of bankers occurred in early 2014. It was unclear if the deaths were suicides or homicides, and it was also unclear if the deaths were connected to form a pattern --…