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September 23, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

French Republican

Entry in progress -- B.P.Mark LevinVichy Republican Twitterart‏@ArtSpot"off with his head" have rung from the crowd at McCain rallies - didn't know Republicans related to French…

June 9, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

FTP (Fuck The Police)

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Fuck Tha Police"Fuck tha Police" is a protest song by American hip hop group N.W.A that appears on the 1988 album Straight Outta Compton as well as on…

July 30, 2019
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

FUBAR (Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition)

"FUBAR” is a World War II term that means “Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition.” The actual term was probably “Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition.” "The latest Army superlative,…

June 9, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Fuck 12 (anti-police saying)

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wiktionary: fuck 12EtymologyFrom fuck +‎ 12, of uncertain origin.. 12 possibly derives from 1312, an alternative form of ACAB (“all cops are bastards”) in which the…

May 8, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Fuck The Consumer (Federal Trade Commission or FTC nickname)

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was formed in 1914 to act against trusts. The FTC's mission is to protect the consumer and to ensure fair business practices. The FTC has on its website and…

August 13, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Fucking Bastards Incorporated (Federal Bureau of Investigation or FBI nickname)

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was founded in 1908 and conducts federal criminal and intelligence investigations. FBI nicknames include "Fascist Bastards Incorporated,"…

August 13, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Fucking Bitches Incorporated (Federal Bureau of Investigation or FBI nickname)

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was founded in 1908 and conducts federal criminal and intelligence investigations. FBI nicknames include "Fascist Bastards Incorporated,"…

January 25, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Fucking Bunch of Idiots (Federal Bureau of Investigation or FBI nickname)

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was founded in 1908 and conducts federal criminal and intelligence investigations. The FBI nickname of "Fucking Bunch of Idiots" has been cited…

September 19, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Fucking Dumb Asses (Food and Drug Administration or FDA nickname)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is part of the Department of Health and Human Services and is responsible for food safety, drug safety and other issues. Some critics of the FDA have…

September 8, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Fudge Factory (State Department nickname)

"Fudge Factory" is a nickname of the U.S. Department of State. The term was coined by Washington (DC) Post syndicated columnist Joseph Kraft (1924-1986) in 1965-1966. "Fudge…

February 8, 2012
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Full Blown Idiots (Federal Bureau of Investigation or FBI nickname)

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was founded in 1908 and conducts federal criminal and intelligence investigations. The unflattering FBI nickname of "Full Blown Idiots" has been…

August 1, 2014
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Full Ginsburg (to appear on all Sunday morning news shows)

On February 1, 1998, William H. Ginsburg (1943-2013), attorney for Monica Lewinsky (the White House intern who had an affair with U.S. President Bill Clinton), appeared on all five Sunday political…

August 27, 2015
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Full Grassley (politician visiting each Iowa county)

Chuck Grassley was first elected U.S. Senator in Iowa in 1980. During his campaign, Grassley visited each of Iowa's 99 counties -- something he would repeat every year in office. U.S.…

October 27, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Full Of Xenophobia (Fox News nickname)

The Fox News Channel has had many liberal critics who claim that it doesn't fully respect minorities and foreigners. The Fox News nickname of "Full Of Xenophobia" (or "Full Of…

November 25, 2012
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Fumbling, Bumbling Idiots (Federal Bureau of Investigation or FBI nickname)

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was founded in 1908 and conducts federal criminal and intelligence investigations. The unflattering FBI nickname of "Fumbling, Bumbling Idiots"…

October 5, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Funneling Emergency Money to Aliens (Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA nickname)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) began in 1979 for the purpose of responding to disasters. FEMA has had many critics, especially for its response to 2005's Hurricane Katrina.…

November 1, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Fux News (Fox News nickname)

The Fox News Channel (headquartered in Manhattan) has often been criticized for conservative bias. The profane nickname “Fux News" has been used by some critics of Fox News since at least…

November 2, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Fweedom (freedom + weed)

"Fweedom" (freedom + weed) is a word used by people who want to legalize marijuana in the United States. At the Jon Stewart/Stephen Colbert "Rally to Restore Sanity" in…

May 15, 2021
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G"Why did the ghost go to jail?”/“He got arrested for possession.”

A ghost riddle is: Q: Why did the ghost go to jail?A: He got arrested for possession. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 2013. TwitterShane, Please...@ShaneHoseaWhy did the ghost go…

September 22, 2012
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Gaaafe or Gaaaffe (“What about your gaffes?”)

Republican 2012 presidential candidate Mitt Romney was shouted at by some reporters in July 2012, who asked, "What about your gaffes?" Salon magazine explained: “'What about your…

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