“Big Apple” in East Village Other (1968-1971)
East Village Other (EVO) was published in New York City from October 1, 1965 until March 1, 1972. It was one of America's most influential underground newspapers of this period. "Big…
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Big A (Aqueduct Racetrack nickname, 1959)
Aqueduct racetrack is popularly known as "the Big A." Clark Whelton (a former writer for the Village Voice and member of the mayor's communications office) told me that he believed…
Bill Johnson’s Big Apple (Arizona restaurants, 1956-2015)
Bill Johnson's Big Apple bar-b-que restaurant opened at 3757 East Van Buren in Phoenix, Arizona in December 1956. The "Big Apple" name supposedly came from 1937's Big Apple…
“I bought one of those ‘smart’ light switches, but it was too clever for me..” (joke)
"Dimmer" switches aren't less intelligent than "smart" switches -- they're just less bright. A joke was posted on Twitter by TAYLOR (and others) on April 13, 2021:…
Big Apple Cafe (Puryear, TN and Murray, KY, 1950s-present)
The Big Apple Grill & Bar is located at 1005 Arcadia Circle in Murray, Kentucky, and has a long history serving students from Murray State University. The establishment has also been called…
“Hey Walmart, don’t be pissed at me for not scanning everything” (joke)
Many people dislike the self-checkout at stores like Walmart. "Hey @Walmart don't be pissed at me for not scanning everything You literally have me zero training before promoting me to…
Big Apple Pizza & Pasta (Florida pizza chain)
Big Apple Pizza & Pasta is a Florida pizza chain that was founded in 1997. The Italian restaurant describes itself as a New York-style pizzeria. The Big Apple Pizza & Pasta in Fort Pierce,…
“Where does a smart nut go?”/“Into macadamia.”
"Academia" should not be confused with "macadamia" (a nut), but there are jokes. Wikipedia: AcademyAn academy (Attic Greek: Ἀκαδήμεια; Koine Greek Ἀκαδημία)…
Big Apple Meat Market
Big Apple Meat Market was established in 1992 and was located right behind the Port Authority Bus Terminal, at 575 Ninth Avenue. The market moved in 2013 and is now located at 577 Ninth Avenue. The…
Red Apple Supermarket (supermarket chain, 1971-present)
There have been both "Big Apple" and "Red Apple" supermarkets. Sam Alterman opened the "Big Apple" supermarket in 1939 at 794 Marietta Street, N.W., in Atlanta,…
Big Apple Inn (Jackson, MS restaurant, 1939-present)
The Big Apple Inn on Farish Street in Jackson, Mississippi, was started by Juan “Big John” Mora in 1939. The name was taken from the "Big Apple" dance, a national craze in 1937.…
Big Apple Inn (Jackson, MS restaurant)
The Big Apple Inn on Farish Street in Jackson, Mississippi, was started by Juan “Big John” Mora in 1939. The name was taken from the "Big Apple" dance, a national craze in 1937.…
Big Apple (USS Appalachian, 1946)
The USS Appalachian was launched on January 29, 1943. From May-July 1946, the ship served as headquarters for press representatives reporting on Operation Crossroads, the atomic bomb tests carried…
Big Apple Supermarket (Georgia supermarket chain, 1939-1980)
There have been both "Big Apple" and "Red Apple" supermarkets. Sam Alterman opened the "Big Apple" supermarket in 1939 at 794 Marietta Street, N.W., in Atlanta,…
Maine: “Does anyone else forget the abbreviation for Maine or is it just ME?”
Entry in progress -- BP TwitterYS@NYinLA2121Does anyone else forget the abbreviation for Maine or is it just ME?11:11 PM · Apr 20, 2021·Twitter for iPhone Reddit -- OnelinersPosted by u/pathrado…
Big Apple (Yeaju-Dake Escarpment, Battle of Okinawa, 1945)
The Battle of Okinawa, in June 1945, was one of the last battles of World War II. A ridge on the Yeaju-Dake Escarpment was dubbed the "Big Apple," and it was reported in newspapers on…
“Big Apple” in East Village Other (1968-1971)
East Village Other (EVO) was published in New York City from October 1, 1965 until March 1, 1972. It was one of America's most influential underground newspapers of this period. "Big…
SCROTUS (So Called Ruler Of The United States)
The acronym "POTUS" stands for "President Of The United States." "SCROTUS" can mean "Supreme Court Republicans Of The United States." Some people who do not…
“Why did the emo chicken cross the road?”/“To get to the other sigh.”
"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. "To get to the other sigh" is an alternative punchline.…
“What’s a Mennonite’s favorite kind of raisin?”/“Barn raisin’.”
"Raisin" can sound like "raising." "What is an Amish man's favorite dried fruit? A barn raisin!" was posted on Reddit -- Dadjokes on March 9, 2014.…