"Laughter is like a windshield wiper. It doesn't stop the rain, but allows us to keep going" is a saying that has been printed on many images. “Le rire c’est comme les…
"Laughter is the best medicine" is an old proverb that comedians and comedy clubs sometimes remind audiences with. "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up…
"Laughter is the closest/shortest distance between two people" has been credited to Danish comedian and pianist Victor Borge (1908-2000), who used several variations of this saying.…
A lawsuit has been compared to a rap battle. "Black people make fun of each other and it's called a rap battle, white people make fun of each other and it's called a lawsuit"…
"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…
"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" 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" 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…
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…
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.
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" 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…
"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) 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…
"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) 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) 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,…
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" 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 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…