“Let’s put the show on the road” (idiom)
"Let's get the/this show on the road" or "Let's put the/this show on the road" means "let's get started" or "let's get going." Theatrical…
“Life is a dance, from one stage to the next”
"Life is a dance, from one stage to the next" has been cited in print since about 2004 and quickly became one of the most-cited sayings about dance. The authorship of the saying is…
“Life needs more slow dances in the kitchen”
"Life needs more slow dances in the kitchen" is a saying that has been printed on many images. People usually don't dance in the kitchen; the saying means to take a slow appreciation…
“Like a cheese stick” (misheard lyrics of “Like a G6”)
The song "Like a G6" (2009) by American music group Far East Movement is one of the top misheard lyrics of music, with many people singing "Like a Cheese Stick." The lyrics…
“Line dancing was started by women waiting to use the bathroom”
Entry in progress -- B.P. The Town LineI’M JUST CURIOUS: New T-shirt sayings June 27, 2018by Debbie Walker(...)Line dancing was started by women waiting to use the bathroom.
“Lock ‘em up”/“Hellview of Bellevue” (1961); “For You” (1973)
Jazz great Charles Mingus (1922-1979) recorded "Hellview of Bellevue" (also titled, "Lock 'em up") in 1960. He was actually locked up there. In 1973's album Greetings…
“Look for the Union Label” (1975)
"Look for the Union Label" is a well-remembered song, by a labor union that began in New York City. The song encouraged people to "look for the union label" and buy garments…
“Loud music puns are my forte”
"Music puns are my forte" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "f" or "forte" means "loud." "Music puns are my Forte" was printed in…
“Lullaby of Broadway” (1935)
"Lullaby of Broadway" (1935) first appeared in the film Gold Diggers of 1935. The song is from the songwriting team of Harry Warren (composer) and Al Dubin (lyrics). "Lullaby of…
“Make sure your kilt is short enough to do a jig, but long enough to hide your lucky charms”
"St. Patrick's Day Tip: Your kilt should be short enough for dancing a jig, but long enough to hide your lucky charms" (also "Make sure your kilt is short enough to do a jig,…
“Makin’ Whoopee” (1928)
"Makin' Whoopee" (1928) was a popular song by Gus Kahn. However, it's believed that "making whoopee" (or, in other words, "to make love") comes from New York…
“Manhattan” (1925) (not “I’ll Take Manhattan”)
"Manhattan" (1925) by Richard Rogers and Lorenz Hart was written for the revue Garrick Gaieties. As Nancy Groce writes in New York: Songs of the City (1999), pages 19-20: "Today,…
“Marching bands are actually homeless orchestras. Tragic, really”
A jocular definition of a marching band was posted on Twitter by Tim Siedell on November 12, 2009: "Marching bands are actually homeless orchestras. Tragic, really." Marching Bands Are…
“Marching Bands of Manhattan” (2005)
"Marching Bands of Manhattan" is from the Plans (2005) by Death Cab For Cutie. The December 15, 2005 New York Post ranked it #5 in its "Best Songs to Download from 2005,"…
“May the 4th be with you. May the 5th be Cinco de Mayo”
May 4th is Star Wars Day ("May the Fourth be with you") and May 5th is Cinco de Mayo. "May the 4th be with you. May the 5th be Cinco de Mayo" is a joke. "May the 5th be…
“May the 4th be with you. May the 5th be with tacos”
May 4th is Star Wars Day ("May the Fourth be with you") and May 5th is Cinco de Mayo. "May the 4th be with you. May the 5th be with tacos" is a joke. "Sure, May the 4th be…
“May the 4th be with you” (Star Wars Day, May 4th)
The first Star Wars film (subtitled Episode IV: A New Hope in 1981) premiered on May 25, 1977. "May the Force be with you!" was a popular line in the film; "The Force" s a…
“May the Fourth be with you” (Star Wars Day, May 4th)
The first Star Wars film (subtitled Episode IV: A New Hope in 1981) premiered on May 25, 1977. "May the Force be with you!" was a popular line in the film; "The Force" s a…
“May your kilt be short enough to dance a jig, but long enough to hide your lucky charms”
"St. Patrick's Day Tip: Your kilt should be short enough for dancing a jig, but long enough to hide your lucky charms" (also "Make sure your kilt is short enough to do a jig,…
“Me and my friends are in a band called ‘Duvet.’ We’re a cover band”
A "cover band" performs "covers" -- the songs of other songwriters. "Me and my friends are in a band called Duvet. We're a cover band" is a joke that was posted…