1960s: Fun City

“As crooked as Pearl Street”

"As crooked as Pearl Street" was a pet phrase of William S. Devery (1854-1919), a New York City police chief who directed the language to others. "He is more crooked than Pearl…

“As goes South Texas, so goes the U.S. crop”

South Texas contains some large agricultural areas. "As goes South Texas, so goes the U.S. crop" is said to be an old saying, indicating that South Texas is the bellwether for American…

“As happy as a clam”

"As happy as a clam" is an American phrase that puzzles many, who ask if and why clams are happy. "He was as happy as a clam" was cited in print in 1833. "I should be happy…