Morntelly (New York Morning Telegraph nickname)
The New York (NY) Morning Telegraph was a leading entertainment and horse racing daily newspaper in the United States, and it published from 1897 to 1972. It was called the 'Morntelly" by…
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Moroccan Cigar (meat/vegetable-filled crispy wrapper)
"Moroccan cigars" are appetizers of (usually) ground beef wrapped up in phyllo dough; the dish looks like a cigar (or a flute). Although the dish is called "Moroccan cigar," it…
Moron Stanley (Morgan Stanley nickname)
The financial firm of Morgan Stanley was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in New York City. The Morgan Stanley nickname of "Moron Stanley" has been cited in print since at least 1992.…
Moron Virus or Morona Virus (moron + coronavirus)
"Moronavirus" or "moronvirus" (moron + coronavirus) is a portmanteau that has been printed on several images. "Morona virus" and "moron virus" have also been…
Moron.org or MorOn.org (MoveOn.org nickname)
MoveOn.org is a progressive public policy advocacy group that was formed in 1998. Opponents of its policies have nicknamed the group "Moron.org" or "MorOn.org." The nickname…
Morona Virus or Moron Virus (moron + coronavirus)
"Moronavirus" or "moronvirus" (moron + coronavirus) is a portmanteau that has been printed on several images. "Morona virus" and "moron virus" have also been…
Moronavirus or Moronvirus (moron + coronavirus)
"Moronavirus" or "moronvirus" (moron + coronavirus) is a portmanteau that has been printed on several images. "Morona virus" and "moron virus" have also been…
Moronvirus or Moronavirus (moron + coronavirus)
"Moronavirus" or "moronvirus" (moron + coronavirus) is a portmanteau that has been printed on several images. "Morona virus" and "moron virus" have also been…
Mortgage Mom
The name "mortgage mom" was coined in a September 5, 2006 article in the Washington (DC) Post by Jeffrey H. Birnbaum and Chris Collizza: "'Mortgage Moms' May Star in…
Moscow Mule (cocktail)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Moscow muleMoscow mule is a cocktail made with vodka, spicy ginger beer, and lime juice, garnished with a slice or wedge of lime. It is a type of buck and…
Moscow on the Colorado (Austin nickname)
The city of Austin is located on the Colorado River and is home to the University of Texas. The city (and university) has been attributed to have such liberal and anti-American leanings that some…
Moscow on the Hudson (Upper West Side)
Moscow on the Hudson (1984) was a memorable movie that starred Robin Williams. For Republicans, the upper west side of Manhattan ("on the Hudson" river) is a bleak area, indeed. The…
Moscow-on-the-Brazos (Austin nickname)
Austin is known to be more liberal than the rest of the state of Texas. "Moscow-on-the-Brazos" is a seldom used nickname for the town, borrowed from "Moscow on the Hudson…
Moses’ Law: Don’t eat in park concessions!
John Hess developed "Moses' Law" (after Robert Moses, the Parks Commissioner) in his New York Times column in August 1973. Actually, the food at some places (such as the Tennis…
Most Air-Conditioned City in the Nation (Houston slogan)
"Houston's hot," as the saying goes. Since the 1940s, to attract tourists and conventions, Houston has promoted itself as "the most air-conditioned city in the nation." No…
Most Effective Devil In America (“media” backronym)
"Most Effective Devil In America" is a backronym (back acronym) of the word "media" that has been printed on many images. "M.E.D.I.A- Most Effective Devil In America"…
Most Exciting Team in Sports (New York Mets nickname)
The New York Mets baseball team was founded in 1962. The "METS" backronym of "Most Exciting Team in Sports" has been used infrequently since at least 2000. "My Entire Team…
Mostly Mozart
Lincoln Center's "Mostly Mozart" festival includes music mostly by Mozart, but also by Haydn and Schubert. The series began in 1966.…
Mother In Love with Fitness (MILF)
"MILF" usually stands for "Mother/Mom/Mama I'd Like to Fuck." "Mothers In Love with Fitness" was trademarked with a first use date of September 24, 2006.…
Mother Merrill (Merrill Lynch nickname)
The Merrill Lynch brokerage firm was affectionately called "Mother Merrill" by its employees. "Mother" Merrill Lynch trained its brokers and treated them well, frowning on any…