Certainly Not News (CNN nickname)
The Cable News Network (CNN), a 24-hour cable news channel, was founded by Ted Turner and first broadcast on June 1, 1980. The unflattering CNN nickname of "Certainly Not News" has been…
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Certificate Of Vaccination ID (COVID backronym)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was called COVID-19 (for COrona VIrus Disease). Some people thought it stood for "Certificate Of Vaccine/Vaccination ID." "COVID = Certificate of…
Certificate Of Vaccine ID (COVID backronym)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was called COVID-19 (for COrona VIrus Disease). Some people thought it stood for "Certificate Of Vaccine/Vaccination ID." "COVID = Certificate of…
Certified Idiots of America (Central Intelligence Agency or CIA nickname)
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is the successor to World War II's Office of Strategic Services (OSS). The CIA nickname of "Certified Idiots of America" has been cited in print…
Chainstaurant (chain + restaurant)
"Chainstaurant" (chain + restaurant) is an infrequently used portmanteau. "Our friendly neighbourhood box-store chainstaurant" was cited in print in 2006. fancy feastSunday,…
Chair Force (Air Force nickname)
The United States Air Force has a reputation as being easier than the Army, the Navy, or the Marines -- or so people in these divisions often say. Persons serving in the Air Force (allegedly) have…
Chaircreature (Chairman of the Federal Reserve nickname)
"Chaircreature" was a character in the television science fiction series, The Tomorrow People (1979). The creature chaired the Galactic Federation. Chairmen (and chairwomen) have been…
Chairsatan (Chairman of the Federal Reserve nickname)
The Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has been called the "Fed Chairman" and "Fed Chief." The blog Zero Hedge on February 3, 2011 used…
Chalk Night (October 30th)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Halloween-related nights include Cabbage Night, Corn Night, Devil's Night, Doorbell Night, Gate Night, Goosey Night, Mischief Night, Moving Night and Soap…
Challahpeño or Challapeño (challah + jalapeño)
"Challapeño" or "Challahpeño" (challah + jalapeño) began as a Jewish-Mexican fusion cuisine joke, but the bread actually exists and has become popular.…
Challapeño or Challahpeño (challah + jalapeño)
"Challapeño" or "Challahpeño" (challah + jalapeño) began as a Jewish-Mexican fusion cuisine joke, but the bread actually exists and has become popular.…
Chalupa
"Chalupas" are popular served at Taco Bell and other Mexican-American restaurants, but they're not new. Versions of the "chalupa" ("boat" or "canoe" in…
Chalupa Burger
"Chalupa Burger" is a specialty of Big'Z Burger Joint (established 2006) in San Antonio. The combination of chalupa and hamburger attempts to imitate the success that San Antonio…
Chambong (champagne + bong)
A "chambong" (champagne + bong) is a flute funnel that allows for faster consumption of champagne. The product was invented in 2014 and was trademarked with a first use date of June 1,…
Champagne of the South (sweet tea)
"Champagne of the South" or "Southern Champagne" is another name for sweet tea. It's iced tea that's very, very sweet and is a favorite from Georgia to Texas. RC Cola…
Champagne Unit (Texas Air National Guard nickname)
The Texas Air National Guard 147th Fighter Interceptor Group, at Ellington Field in Houston, was dubbed the "champagne unit" because its members -- the sons of Texas elite -- would likely…
Champurrado
Champurrado is a thick, hot Mexican drink, usually consisting of masa harina (hominy flour), piloncillo (or brown sugar or molasses), milk, and Mexican chocolate. Champurrado is a bit stronger and…
Chancy Street (Chauncey Street, Brooklyn)
Chauncey Street, in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, is a high crime area. It was reported, in July 2011, that Chauncey Street is nicknamed "Chancy Street." Google…
Change Decisions Constantly (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC nickname)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is, according to Wikipedia, the leading national public health institute of the United States. The CDC played an important role in the Covid-19…
Changes Decisions Constantly (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC nickname)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is, according to Wikipedia, the leading national public health institute of the United States. The CDC played an important role in the Covid-19…