Government Sachs (Goldman Sachs nickname)
The financial firm of Goldman Sachs had so many "alumni" in the government -- including Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. -- that an October 2008 story in the New York (NY) Times…
Government Sucks (Government Sachs + Goldman Sucks; Goldman Sachs nickname composite)
Goldman Sachs is a financial firm headquartered in Lower Manhattan. The Goldman Sachs nickname of "Government Sucks" is a composite of two widely used nicknames, "Government…
Governmentland (government + land)
"Governmentland" (government + land) has been cited in print since at least February 1997 as "Governmentland on the Potomac" (Washington, DC, the capital city on the Potomac…
Govidiot (government + idiot)
"Govidiot" (government + idiot) is a term similar to "Covidiot" (COVID-19 + idiot). "Obama is a filthy ACORN LOVER! #TCOT #GOP #iamthemob #teaparty #obamafail #NO…
Gowned Clown (judge nickname)
"Gowned clown" (a nickname for a judge, who wears a gown) is a term that has been used frequently by Becky Akers on the blog LewRockwell.com. "Is the Gowned Clown Out of His…
Gracie Mansion Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
New York City mayors have long served cookies at Gracie Mansion (the mayor's official residence, where the mayor has an official chef). Mayor Ed Koch had a chef who baked various types of…
Grammar Nazi
The Nazi Party and its leader, Adolf Hitler (1889-1945), are well known. "The Soup Nazi" episode of the television sitcom Seinfeld (original airdate on November 2, 1995) made the term…
Grand Central of Downtown (Chambers Street, Fulton Street)
Chambers Street (at City Hall) was once the heart of the New York City subway system in the early 1900s. It supposedly (according to articles in 2016 and 2018) was once called the "Grand…
Grand Central of the Jet Age (TWA Terminal/Hotel nickname)
The TWA Flight Center at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport (opened as the "New York International Airport" and called "Idlewild Airport," but renamed…
Grand Central of the Jet Age (TWA Terminal/Hotel nickname)
The TWA Flight Center at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport (opened as the "New York International Airport" and called "Idlewild Airport," but renamed…
Grand Obstructionist Party (Grand Old Party or GOP nickname)
"Grand Obstructionist Party" is a nickname for the "Grand Old Party" or "GOP" -- the Republican party -- used by those who believe that the Republicans are…
Grand Old Tea Party (GOTP)
The TEA (Taxed Enough Already) party movement of 2009-2010 changed the Republican Party. The "Grand Old Party" acquired the nickname "Grand Old Tea Party," with "GOP"…
Grand Slam (horse racing)
The Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing in the United States consists of three races -- the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. Many sports have a group of four top events…
Grand Slam (tennis)
Many sports have a group of four top events called the "Grand Slam." The four tennis Grand Slam events are the Australian Open (mid January), French Open (May and June), Wimbledon (June…
Grandest Canyon (Broadway at Times Square)
Broadway -- especially the part in Times Square, as it refers to theaters -- has many nicknames. Broadway columnist Walter Winchell (1897-1972) frequently called it "the Grandest Canyon."…
Grandma Pizza (Grandma Slice)
Entry in progress -- B.P. A "grandpa pizza"/"grandpa slice" is sometimes sold, but there are no standard ingredients for this. Wikipedia: PizzaNew York-style pizza is a style…
Grandpa Pizza (Grandpa Slice)
"Grandma pizza"/"grandma slice" was popularized on Long Island and is a square pizza with cheese and tomatoes. There usually is not "grandpa pizza," but this has been…
Granny’s Potatoes or Grandma’s Mashed Potatoes (Laonai Yangyu)
"Granny's potatoes" or "Grandma's mashed potatoes" (Laonai Yangyu) is a traditional dish of China's Yunnan province. Supposedly, the name is because the potato is…
Grape-vine or Grapevine (“I heard it through the grapevine”)
The "grapevine" (or "grape-vine") is an often-secret information network. The "grapevine" information was so unreliable that "grapevine" became synonymous…
Grasp at Good Luck (Chinese dish of shredded chicken with carrots)
"Grasp at Good Luck" is a Chinese-American restaurant dish found on many menus in the section "special health and diet menu." "Grasp at Good Luck ... $7.25 Shredded chicken…