New York’s Eiffel Tower (“Vessel” at Hudson Yards)
The Hudson Yards development project on the west side of Manhattan (along the Hudson River) had long planned an iconic sculpture to symbolize the project and the city. "Developer Says $100…
Archive for 09/2016
“The problem with Workaholics Anonymous meetings is they never end”
Workaholics Anonymous does exist, but it's mostly used in jokes. "I need to find Workaholics Anonymous. Problem is I don't have the time to attend the meetings" was posted on…
Mink Brigade
The "mink brigade" is the name for the wealthy women (the type of women who could afford to wear minks) who supported the strikers at the New York shirtwaist strike of 1909. American…
“A million guys walk into a Silicon Valley bar…” (tech joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A Silicon Valley version is: "A million guys/people walk into a Silicon Valley bar. No…
“A million guys walk into a Silicon Valley bar…” (bar joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A Silicon Valley version is: "A million guys/people walk into a Silicon Valley bar. No…
“An SEO copywriter walks into a bar, grill, pub, public house…” (bar joke)
“So this SEO copywriter walks into a bar, grill, pub, public house, Irish bar, bartender, drinks, beer, wine, liquor” This joke has been cited in print since at least December 2010 and became…
“Suicide is man’s way of telling God, ‘You can’t fire me—I quit!’”
“You can’t fire me—I quit!” is an employment expression that became popular in the 1920s. American comedian Bill Maher, hosting the first show of Comedy Central's Politically Incorrect…
Great State of Chicago (Chicago nickname)
Chicago is the most populous city in the state of Illinois. "The great State of 'Chicago'" was cited in 1877, "the great State of Chicago" was cited in 1884 and…
“Eat here. Fifty million flies can’t be wrong” (restaurant sign)
"Eat shit. A billion/million flies can't be wrong" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The joke meme started with the 1927 song title, "Fifty Million…
“What’s the difference between a musician and a pizza?” (joke)
Many jokes are told about penniless musicians. One popular joke is: Q: What's the difference between a musician and a pizza?A. A pizza can feed a family of four. The joke has been cited in…
Bonut (biscuit + doughnut)
The "bonut" (biscuit + doughnut) was trademarked by Biscuit Love (a Nashville, Tennessee food truck and later a restaurant) with a first use date of May 2012. The trademark status is…
“Why do politicians take laxatives?”/“So they can speak more fluently.”
There's a joke for those who believe that politicians are full of crap: Q: Why do politicians take laxatives?A: So they can speak more fluently. The joke was posted on Reddit on July 19, 2016,…
“What’s the difference between a vitamin and a hormone?” (joke)
A popular joke about vitamins is: Q: What's the difference between a vitamin and a hormone?A: You can't hear a vitamin. That is, you can hear a "hormone" ("whore…
“Eat shit. A billion flies can’t be wrong”
"Eat shit. A billion/million flies can't be wrong" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The joke meme started with the 1927 song title, "Fifty Million…
Stroller Alley (John Street in Lower Manhattan)
John Street, located in the Financial District of lower Manhattan, was dubbed "Stroller Alley" in the 2000s. The name comes from condos and a preschool located on the street, resulting in…
“The greatest thing since radio”
Radio was regarded as a great invention in the early 1900s, and other wonders were hyped as "the greatest thing since radio." The expression "greatest thing since radio" has…
“What’s the best thing about a swimming pool bar?” (joke)
Many hotels have bars at their swimming pools. "Ever wonder why there's never any bathrooms near the pool bar? Yeah. That's why" was posted on Twitter on October 12, 2009.…
Convict Alley (Lexington Avenue, between 119th and 126th streets)
The area of East Harlem on Lexington Avenue, between 119th Street and 126th Street, has been called "Convict Alley." The New York (NY) Daily News, in the story "Convict alley in…
“The greatest thing since sliced bread”
Things have often been hyped as "the best/greatest thing" since fire or the wheel. "The greatest thing since radio" was a popular saying in the 1930s and 1940s. An advertisement…
“What was the greatest thing before sliced bread?”
"The best/greatest thing since sliced bread" is a popular phrase. "What was the best/greatest thing before sliced bread?" is a jocular question that became popular since the…