The Bard’s Play (name used to avoid “Macbeth’ curse)
William Shakespeare's play Macbeth includes witches, and theater tradition has it that the play is cursed. Saying the play's name or its lines (outside of an actual performance) is said…
Origin of “Gopher” (Minnesota nickname)
The Beast (2 subway line)
"New York City's No. 2 subway line has been called 'The Beast" for several reasons. In 1979 and 1980, the police and the Guardian Angels gave the No. 2 line its "The…
The Beautiful Game (soccer)
Brazilian soccer star eléP titled his autobiography, My Life and The Beautiful Game: The Autobiography of Pelé (1977). Pelé popularized "The Beautiful Game," but there have been some…
The Big Apple (bar in Ballyforan, Ireland, 2003?-present)
"The Big Apple" is the name of a bar (with five beds for accommodations) in Ballyforan Village, Roscommon, Ireland. "Arriving in the village of Ballyforan in County Roscommon, he was…
The Big Apple (ice cream shake at Forty Deuce in Columbus, OH, 2022)
Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce is a New York City-themed hamburger restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, featuring "Skyscraper Shakes." The menu has New York City-named items. "The Big…
The Big Apple (novel by Pat Booth, 1984)
English model, photographer, and author of romantic fiction Pat Booth (1943-2009) wrote a book titled The Big Apple (1984). The title was shortened to Big Apple in 1985 and 1992 printings. The book…
The Big Apple Band (1972-1977); Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band (1976)
"Big Apple" became popular in the 1970s, and there were several bands with the name "Big Apple Band." "The Big Apple Band" (1972-1977) was formed by New York City-born…
The Big Apple Band (1972-1977); Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band (1976)
"Big Apple" became popular in the 1970s, and there were several bands with the name "Big Apple Band." "The Big Apple Band" (1972-1977) was formed by New York City-born…
The Big Apple Bash (Jay McShann album, 1979)
Jazz pianist, vocalist, composer, and bandleader Jay McShann (1916-2006) released the album The Big Apple Bash (1979). It was recorded at the Atlantic Recording Studios in New York City. Wikipedia:…
The Big Apple Bash (Jay McShann album, 1979)
Jazz pianist, vocalist, composer, and bandleader Jay McShann (1916-2006) released the album The Big Apple Bash (1979). It was recorded at the Atlantic Recording Studios in New York City. Wikipedia:…
The Big Apple Shopping Bazaar (Delray Beach, FL, 2013-present)
The Big Apple Shopping Bazaar began in 2013 and is located at 5283 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, Florida. The website states that there are 65 specialty boutiques, along with copies of New York…
The Big Sleep (a long period of no growth)
The Big Sleep (1939) is a crime novel from Raymond Chandler (1888-1959); the title "the big sleep" refers to death. In October 2013, Société Générale's global head of asset…
The Block Beautiful (East 19th Street, Gramercy Park)
"The Block Beautiful" is the name for East 19th Street, between Third Avenue and Irving Place. A few old homes were saved from demolition and refurbished, and the nickname "The Block…
The Bronx (Da Bronx)
"The Bronx" has an article, like "the Hague." The area used to be referenced as the towns located on "the Bronx River." The Bronx name (with the article) came up…
The Bronx? No Thonx!
The Bronx?No thonx! This - one of the shortest poems ever - is the product of Ogden Nash (1902-1971). It was called a "Geographical Reflection" in his book Hard-Lines (1931). In 1964,…
The Caledonian Tragedy (name used to avoid the “Macbeth” curse)
William Shakespeare's play Macbeth includes witches, and theater tradition has it that the play is cursed. Saying the play's name or its lines (outside of an actual performance) is said…
The Championship Track (Belmont Park nickname)
The Belmont Stakes is the last race of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown. Belmont Park advertised in June 1987 that it was "The Championship Track." "The Championship…
The City of Opportunity (Seagoville slogan)
"The City of Opportunity" is the slogan of the city of Seagoville, near Dallas. The city boasts small town living near a big city. The origin of its untrademarked slogan "The City of…
The City That Faith Built (Wichita Falls slogan)
Wichita Falls has called itself "The City That Faith Built" since 1921. People had "faith" in the city to build big and have big dreams, according to the 1920s promotions.…
The City That Works (Portland slogan)
Portland's slogan is 'The City that Works," made official by the city council in 1995. The slogan was printed on city vehicles along with a telephone number for people to call if…