Sharks (Long Island University teams)
Long Island University changed the nickname of its sports teams in 2019 from "Blackbirds" to "Sharks." The "Sharks" nickname beat out "Eagles" and…
Archive for 05/2019
“Like painting the George Washington Bridge” (never-ending)
"Like painting the George Washington Bridge" is an idiomatic expression meaning something that is never-ending. When you finally finish painting and get to the other side, it's time…
Big Apple Movie (WNEW-TV Channel 5, 1981-1986)
New York City television station Channel 5 (WNEW-TV) showed a "Big Apple Movie" on Sundays from 6-8 p.m. The "Big Apple Movie" was usually a classic; its subject matter…
Big Apple Minute (WNEW-TV Channel 5, 1980-1987)
New York City television's Channel 5 (WNEW until 1986, when it became WNYW) featured one minute "Big Apple Minute" segments about New York City metropolitan area attractions,…
Big Apple Minute (WNEW-TV Channel 5, 1980-1987)
New York City television's Channel 5 (WNEW until 1986, when it became WNYW) featured one minute "Big Apple Minute" segments about New York City metropolitan area attractions,…
Big Apple Movie (WNEW-TV Channel 5, 1981-1986)
New York City television station Channel 5 (WNEW-TV) showed a "Big Apple Movie" on Sundays from 6-8 p.m. The "Big Apple Movie" was usually a classic; its subject matter…
“Boss, can I have a week off around Christmas?” (joke)
A workplace joke was posted on Reddit -- Dadjokes on May 14, 2019: "Boss, can I have a week off around Christmas?"Boss: It’s May."Sorry. May I have a week off around…
Buffalo: Buffalove (Buffalo + love)
"Buffalove" (Buffalo + love) is a popular portmanteau word in the city of Buffalo, New York, that has been printed on many images. Origin of the word is uncertain, but…
Buffalo: City of Light (nickname)
Buffalo, New York, is sometimes called the "City of Light" because of its role in hosting the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. The Buffalo nickname borrows from the famous nickname of the…
Buffalo: City of No Illusions (nickname)
"City of No Illusions" is one of the nicknames of Buffalo, New York. The nickname has been printed on many images. Michael Morgulis of Great Arrow Graphics (later New Buffalo Graphics)…
City of Yes (New Orleans nickname)
"City of Yes" is a nickname of New Orleans, Louisiana, that was officially introduced in June 2018 by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. The slogan was in response to "City of N.O." that…
“Go big or go home” (motivational saying)
"Go big or go home" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. "In the language of the race-track plunger, the choice there has always been the same: Go big or go…
“We cater to cowards” (dentist office sign)
Many people are afraid of going to see a dentist. "We cater to cowards" is a sign at many dentist offices that has been printed on many images. "We cater to cowards" was printed…
“Go hard or go home” (motivational saying)
"Go hard or go home" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. "Go hard or go home -- (be sure of what you say or be careful)" was printed in a "1942…
“The New York Times is the official leak of the State Department”
The New York (NY) Times has been called the "paper of record." When politicians wanted information to be seen, they "leaked" the information to the Times. WikiLeaks (launched in…
“The New York Times is the official leak of the State Department”
The New York (NY) Times has been called the "paper of record." When politicians wanted information to be seen, they "leaked" the information to the Times. WikiLeaks (launched in…
“What’s the deal with airplane food?”
American stand-up comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld hosted the television show Saturday Night Live on April 18, 1992, and a sketch involved him hosting the game show "Stand-Up and Win"…
“What’s the deal with airline food?”
American stand-up comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld hosted the television show Saturday Night Live on April 18, 1992, and a sketch involved him hosting the game show "Stand-Up and Win"…
“My school was so tough, the school newspaper had an obituary section”
"My school was so rough/tough, the school newspaper had an obituary column/section" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several images. "I live in a tough neighborhood. My…
“If your eyes hurt after you drink coffee, you have to take the spoon out of the cup”
"If your eyes hurt after you drink coffee, you have to take the spoon out of the cup" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The line has been cited in print since at…