“It’s a child, not a choice”
"It's a child, not a choice" (or "I'm/She's a child, not a choice") is a popular pro-life slogan that has been printed on many gift items, such as bumper stickers…
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“Drink Canada Dry” (joke)
Canada Dry ginger ale began the slogan "Drink 'Canada Dry' -- The Champagne of Ginger Ales" by at least January 1925. The United States was in a Prohibition period against…
“A neutron walks into a bar…” (bar joke)
A neutron walks into a bar and asks the bartender, “How much for a beer?” The bartender replies, “For you, no charge.” The popular "neutron walks into a bar..." bar joke has been…
“An alcoholic is someone who drinks more than his doctor”
"An alcoholic is someone who drinks more than his doctor" is an old joke; to many, however, the drinking habit of doctors is no laughing matter. Dr. Joyce Brothers wrote in 1965: "At…
Aquacycling
"Aquacycling" (or "aqua-cycling") is an exercise bike that is submerged in water. The bottom part of a person's body pedals the bike under water. "Aquacyling" has…
“In the pursuit of excellence, there is no finish line”
"In the race for quality there is no finish line" appeared in advertisements for Xerox in 1990, quoting the Chairman and CEO of Xerox Corporation, David T. Kearns (1930-2011). "In…
“When you’re happy, you enjoy the music; when you’re sad, you understand the lyrics”
"When you're happy, you enjoy the music; when you're sad, you understand the lyrics" is a saying that has been printed on posters. The poster for World Music Day (June 21, 2012)…
“Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one”
"Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one" is a popular quotation that has been cited in print since at least 1988, when it was credited to magazine publisher…
Flashpacking
"Flashpacking" (flash + backpacking) is an affluent backpacker. A "flashpacker" might travel light, but has access to money and can travel expensively, if necessary. The website…
“How’s my running? Call 1-800-EAT-DUST”
"How's my running? Call 1-800-EAT-DUST" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts (on the back) and bumper stickers. "How's my…
“Throw the rascals in!”
"Turn the rascals out" was a popular campaign slogan of 1872. Adlai Stevenson II (1900-1965) famously reversed the slogan when criticizing the Eisenhower administration in 1952.…
“I only like New York as a friend”
The "I Love New York" campaign of the 1970s featured the popular "I (heart) NY" T-shirts. Snorg Tees developed a parody T-shirt in April 2009 -- "I only like NY as a…
Big Apple
Above, the header from the February 18, 1924 New York (NY) Morning Telegraph newspaper column of John J. Fitz Gerald. Click to see a portion of the column which includes his use of "Big…
“Nothing happens until something moves”
"Nothing happens until somebody sells something" (or "Nothing happens until something is sold") is an advertising slogan that has been used since the early 1940s. "Nothing…
Yes My Retarded Ass Signed Up (“U.S. Army” backronym, backwards)
"Yes My Retarded Ass Signed Up" is a backronym (back acronym) of "U.S. Army," spelled backwards as "YMRASU." "Yes My Retarded Ass Signed Up" has been cited…
U Signed the Motherfucking Contract (“USMC” backronym)
"U Signed the Motherfucking Contract" is a backronym (back acronym) of "USMC" (United States Marine Corps). "U Signed the Motherfucking Contract" has been cited in…
Uncle Sam Ain’t Released Me Yet (“U.S. Army” backronym)
"Uncle Sam Ain't Released Me Yet" is a backronym (back acronym) for "U.S. Army." "U.S. Army, which many soldiers will tell you is a contraction for 'Uncle Sam…
My Ass Rides In Navy Equipment (“Marine” backronym)
"My Ass Rides In Navy Equipment" is a backronym (back acronym) for the word "Marine." "My Ass Rides In Navy Equipment" has been cited in print since at least November…
Muscles Are Required, Intelligence Not Essential (“Marine” backronym)
"Muscles Are Required, Intelligence Not Essential" is a backronym (back acronym) for the word "Marine." This is alleged lack of intelligence not necessarily true; it has been…
Miracle at the New Meadowlands (2010 Giants collapse)
The original "Miracle at the Meadowlands" (November 18. 1978) -- also called "The Fumble" -- featured a New York Giants fumble in the closing seconds that led to a Philadelphia…