Imperial Congress
"The Imperial Presidency" was dubbed on the U.S. presidency of Richard Nixon by 1972, when some believed that the president was acting like an emperor. "The Imperial Congress"…
1940s-1950s: Assorted Big Apple citations
Impersonal Trainer
Many people who go to the gym to work out have a personal trainer. Are there impersonal trainers? "I have an impersonal trainer. We meet at the gym, we don't talk, he works out alone and…
Imposing Misery and Famine (International Monetary Fund or IMF nickname)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was founded in 1944-1945 and seeks to foster international development and sound monetary currencies. Some critics of the IMF maintain that its development…
IMPOTUS (Impeached President Of The United States)
POTUS stands for President Of The United States. IMPOTUS stands for Impeached President Of The United States. "IMPOTUS" is similar to the word "impotent" and can also mean…
IMPOTUS (impotent + POTUS)
POTUS stands for President Of The United States. IMPOTUS stands for Impeached President Of The United States. "IMPOTUS" is similar to the word "impotent" and can also mean…
Impregnable Quadrilateral (golf’s four major events)
American golfer Bobby Jones (1902-1971) won four major golf tournaments in a single calendar year -- the United States Amateur Championship, United States Open, British Amateur and British Open.…
In New York they ask, how much is he worth?
"In Boston they ask, how much does he know? In New York, how much is he worth? In Philadelphia, who were his parents?" This line has been credited to Mark Twain. January 1895, North…
In-and-Out List
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: The List: What's In and OutThe List: What's In and Out is a U.S. pop culture list published annually by The Washington Post newspaper, on or near New…
Incandescent District (Broadway)
Broadway's bright lights gave it the nickname "Incandescent District." The term "Incandescent District" has been cited in print since at least 1905. Broadway columnist…
INCH (I’m Never Coming Home) Bag
"INCH" stands for "I'm Never Coming Home" or "I'm Not Coming Home." In the survivalist lexicon, there is an "INCH bag" or "INCH kit" to…
Income Reduction Service (Internal Revenue Service or IRS nickname)
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) collects revenue for the United States federal government. The IRS taxes income, and the IRS nickname of "Income Reduction Service" has been used…
Incontinental Breakfast (incontinent + continental breakfast)
A "continental breakfast" is a light breakfast (such as juice, cereal and pastries) that's often served in a hotel. There is no such thing as an "incontinental breakfast"…
Incorrect Promise (euphemism for “lie”)
President Barack Obama frequently told the American public, "If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor." However, when the
Indeslicesive (indecisive + slice)
"Indeslicesive" (indecisive + slice) means that someone can't decide on what slice to eat. The jokes usually involve a pizza slice, but the term could apply to other slices (such as…
Indiana: “If the kitchen’s in the house and Diana’s in the kitchen, what’s in Diana?”
An Indiana riddle is: "If the kitchen's in the house, and Diana's in the kitchen, then what's in Diana?" The joke has been cited in print since at least 2001. Wikipedia:…
Indiana: Hoosier Hoopla (basketball)
"Hoosier Hoopla” is a name for the annual high school basketball tournament that is held in Indiana in February/March. The term was popularized by the article "I'll Take Hoosier…
Indiana: Hoosier Hysteria (basketball)
"Hoosier Hysteria" is a name for the annual high school basketball tournament that is held in Indiana in February/March. The term "Hoosier hysteria" has been cited in print…
Indiana: Indiana Insanity (basketball)
"Indiana Insanity” is a name for the annual high school basketball tournament that is held in Indiana in February/March. The term "Indiana Insanity" has been cited in print since…
Indiana: Midwest Madness (basketball)
"Midwest Madness” is an infrequently used name for the annual high school basketball tournament that is held in Indiana in February/March. The article "Midwest Madness," by John R.…
Indianappleis & “Move over New York. Apple is our middle name” (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Indianapolis, Indiana, is sometimes spelled with an "apple" in the middle. "Indianappleis" was printed in the Indianapolis (IN) News on June 18, 1912. "And there's…