Presidential Corridor
The "Presidential Corridor" is the road (or roads) between the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum (opened in 1971, at the University of Texas at Austin) and the George Bush…
1930s: Jazzing the Big Apple
Press Corpse (obituary-writing press corps nickname)
Newspaper obituaries of notable people are usually written in advance of their deaths, allowing for quick and accurate publication. The name "press corps" -- the last word is pronounced…
Press Corpse (press corps nickname)
A press corps is a group of reporters; there is a White House press corps and there are others at the state and municipal levels. The word "corps" is pronounced like the word…
Press Gaggle
The term "a gaggle of reporters and camera men" has been cited in print in 1935 and "a gaggle of journalists" has been cited in print in 1971. The "gaggle" of press…
Presser
A "presser" is a press conference. "Newser/presser—a press conference" was defined in a 1994 book about the media. "Presser" less frequently means a press release.…
Presstitute (press + prostitute)
"Presstitute" (press + prostitute) describes a member of the press who lets other considerations get in the way of reporting the truth. Sometimes "soft" reporting occurs because…
Pretty Huge Debt (“Ph.D.” backronym)
The doctorate degree (Ph.D.) is expensive to acquire. The backronym (back acronym) of "Pretty Huge Debt" was posted on Twitter on December 6, 2010. Other Ph.D. backronyms include…
Pretty Stupid Ass Test (“PSAT” backronym)
he SAT test has the popular backronym (back acronym) of "Stupid Ass Test." The PSAT test is given in preparation for the SAT test. The PSAT test has been given the backronym…
Pretzel (Soft Pretzel)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: PretzelPretzels are either soft or hard. Hard pretzels have evolved into a variety of shapes from knotted loops to straight "pretzel sticks" (called…
Pretzel Burger
Entry in progress -- B.P. New York (NY) PostWendy’s in the dough due to pretzel burgerBy Kaja WhitehouseAugust 8, 2013 | 4:00amWendy’s may have just discovered the best thing since sliced…
Pretzel Rod
Pretzel rods look like cigars and don't have the familiar "twist" pretzel shape. The term "pretzel rods" has been cited in print since at least 1958. The Bachman Company…
Prewalking
"Prewalking" means to stand at the subway platform and board the train in the subway car that will save the most walking time upon exit. "Prewalking" was the Urban…
Prickly Pear Cactus (official state plant)
The Texas prickly pear cactus was declared the official plant of Texas in 1995. The plant can be seen throughout southern Texas. State Symbols - Texas State Libraryplant PRICKLY PEAR CACTUSHouse…
Pride in the City (People of Color in Crisis)
"Pride in the City" is a new annual event by the People of Color in Crisis (POCC). It's meant to call attention to such important things as AIDS in the African-American community.…
Pride of Midtown (FDNY Engine 54, Ladder 4, Battalion 9, at 48th Street and Eighth Avenue)
FDNY (Fire Department of New York City) Engine 54, Ladder 4, Battalion 9, at 48th Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan, has been called the "Pride of Midtown." The firehouse lost 15…
Primenesia (Amazon Prime + amnesia)
"Primenesia” (Amazon Prime + amnesia) relates to ordering online from Amazon Prime. When the package arrives at the doorstep a day or two later, the customer often has amnesia and forgets…
Printer in Chief (Fed chairman nickname)
"Printer in chief" (or "printer-in-chief," often preceded by "money") is a jocular term to the head of an organization that prints fiat money -- money that is not…
Printing District
The Printing District is (or was) centered around Hudson and Varick Streets. The old printing district -- originally located in what is now the Financial District at Manhattan's tip -- was…
Prison Spread
"Prison spread" is an inexpensive meal that developed in California prisons. Ramen noodles, Cheetos, hot sauce, and other ingredients are put into a garbage bag and mixed together. The…
Prisonville (Raymondville nickname)
The city of Raymondville is a small city in Willacy County in South Texas. Since at least 2006 (popularized by an October 2006 Texas Observer article), an unofficial nickname for Raymondville has…