Above-way (proposed monorail to complement subway)
John Catsimatidis was running in the Republican primary for New York City mayor in 2013 when he was asked about transportation options. Catsimatiidis came out in favor of a new monorail system,…
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JAG (Just A Guy)
"JAG" ("Just A Guy") is a term that Bill Parcells used when coaching the Dallas Cowboys from 2003 to 2006. The term refers to a football player who is no different than any…
“Time to spare? Go by air.” (aviation saying)
Early aviation had so many weather and mechanical delays that someone thought up a popular saying -- "Time to spare? Go by air." "Small wonder his theme song is 'with time to…
“If you can’t afford a Dodge, dodge a Ford”
"If you can't afford a Dodge, dodge a Ford" is one of the oldest of automotive puns and has been especially popular in Australia and New Zealand. Ford began in 1903 and Dodge began…
“A criminal is a person with predatory instincts without sufficient capital to form a corporation”
"A criminal is a person with predatory instincts who has not sufficient capital to form a corporation" is a quotation from Howard Scott (1890-1970), an engineer who supported technocracy.…
“Fascism is capitalism in decay”
"Fascism is capitalism in decay" is a quotation that is usually credited to Russian politician Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924), but there's no evidence that he ever said it.…
“True terror is waking one morning and discovering your high school class running the country”
"True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country" is a quotation that has been credited to American author Kurt Vonnegut (1922-2007).…
“Inequality is as dear to the American heart as liberty itself”
American author and critics William Dean Howells (1837-1920) wrote in 1894: "Without it (drink -- ed.), there would be far less poverty than there is, but poverty is a good old American…
“When I exercise, I wear all black—it’s like a funeral for my fat”
"When I exercise I wear all black -- it's like a funeral for my fat" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many posters. "I wear all black to the gym cause its like a…
“I am pushing sixty—that is enough exercise for me”
"I am pushing fifty/sixty -- that is enough exercise for me" is an old joke. Mark Twain (the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemons, 1835-1910) is frequently credited, but Twain never said…
“Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart”
"Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart" is a quote from boxing champion Gene Tunney (1897-1978) that appeared in the article "It's More Fun to Be Fit" in the…
“If it came in a bottle, everyone would have a great body”
American singer and actress Cher did 1980s television commercials for Jack LaLanne health spas. The message was that good health doesn't come in the form of a pill -- you have to work out:…
“Interest on debt grows without rain”
"Interest on debt grows without rain" is often stated to be a Yiddish proverb. "Interest grows without rain, stupid" was cited in The Nightingale, or, The saga of Yosele Solovey…
“Bodybuilding—When your mission in life is to be shaped like a uterus”
"Bodybuilding -- When your mission in life is to be shaped like a uterus" is a jocular poster that shows a man flexing muscles, but posing as if in a uterus-like position. The…
“More powerful than the will to win is the courage to begin”
"More powerful than the will to win is the courage to begin" is a saying that has been printed on posters. "More powerful than the will to win is the courage to begin" has been…
“What are you doing out of jail?” (Thoreau’s reply to Emerson?)
American author and naturalist Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) refused to pay poll taxes for six years because he objected to any money going to support the Mexican-American War or slavery. In July…
Boots on the Ground
"Boots on the ground" means "ground troops." Modern warfare often involves missiles and air support first, followed by "boots on the ground." "Boots on the…
“Wealth is the ability to fully experience life”
"Wealth is the ability to fully experience life" is a very popular quotation on Twitter. The quotation has been credited to American author Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) since 2005, but…
Wine Pawning
Pawn shops usually accept gold and silver jewelry, but, after the financial crisis in 2008, some pawn shops began accepting high quality wines. "Pawning Wine: Paris Hock Shops Accept…
Blue Velvet Cake
A blue velvet cake is a different-colored version of the popular red velvet cake. The velvet cakes are layer cakes with cream cheese icing. The song "Blue Velvet" (1950) and the movie…