Log Cabin Republicans
The Log Cabin Republicans is a group that supports the Republican Party and advocates for gay and lesbian rights. The group began in California in 1977 and defeated the Briggs Initiative (a…
Log-rolling (Logrolling)
Political "logrolling" (or "log-rolling") is a tit-for-tat exchange. In early America, logs had to be rolled to clear land and one person often needed the help of others. When…
Loisaida
"Loisaida" is Spanish for "Lower East Side." Some claim that "Lower East Side" is below Houston Street, and "Loisaida" is above Houston Street. Puerto Rican…
Lolbert (LOL + libertarian); Lolbertarian
Entry in progress -- BP Google Groups: alt.religion.kibologyThe foolishness of American libertarianismroneAug 9, 2004, 9:58:38 PMIn article ,Libertarianism: all the freedom, none of the…
Lolbertarian (LOL + libertarian); Lolbert
Entry in progress -- BP Google Groups: alt.religion.kibologyThe foolishness of American libertarianismroneAug 9, 2004, 9:58:38 PMIn article ,Libertarianism: all the freedom, none of the…
Loligarchy (lol + oligarchy)
"Loligarchy" or "LOLigarchy" (laugh out loud/LOL + oligarchy) is a government that is laughably run by a small number of powerful people or organizations. "Loligarchy"…
Lollapalooza (Lallapalooza; Lollapaloosa; Lallapaloosa; Lolapalooza; Lalapalooza; Lolapaloosa)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: LollapaloozaLollapalooza is an annual music festival featuring alternative rock, hip hop, and punk rock bands, dance and comedy performances, and craft booths.…
London Broil
"London broil" was popularized by New York City restaurants in the 1920s-1940s; the term "London broil" is seldom used in London, England. It is possible that a New York…
London Bullion Manipulation Association (London Bullion Market Association or LBMA nickname)
The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA)s a wholesale over-the-counter market for the trading of gold and silver. In the 2010s, it was widely believed that members of the LBMA manipulated the…
Lonely Seat (solo restaurant dining)
"Lonely seats" (bocchi seki in Japanese) for solo dining were installed in Kyoto University and Kobe University in Japan. Students can dine by themselves without being bothered by other…
Long Depression (1873-1879)
The economic period starting with the Panic of 1873 -- between October 1873 and March 1879 -- has been called the "Long Depression." The term :long depression" was used as early as…
Long Island Fail Road (Long Island Rail Road or LIRR nickname)
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) provides transportation between Manhattan and Suffolk County on Long Island. Some critics of the LIRR have called it the "Long Island Fail Road."…
Long Island Frankfurter (long, thin AFL football)
When the American Football League (AFL) played the National Football League (NFL) in the Super Bowl in the 1960s (before the two leagues merged in 1969), each league would use its own ball on…
Long Island Italian Gravy
Pasta sauce is sometimes called "gravy." "Jersey Italian Gravy" is a commercial product that was trademarked with a date of first use of August 10, 2011. The founders of the…
Long Island Snail Road (Long Island Rail Road or LIRR nickname)
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) provides transportation between Manhattan and Suffolk County on Long Island. Some people who have criticized slow LIRR service have dubbed it "Long Island…
Long Island Snailroad (Long Island Rail Road or LIRR nickname)
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) provides transportation between Manhattan and Suffolk County on Long Island. Some people who have criticized slow LIRR service have dubbed it "Long Island…
Long Jelly Roll (Short Jelly Roll)
Entry in progress -- B.P. InvestopediaWhat Does Long Jelly Roll Mean?An option strategy that aims to profit from a time value spread through the sale and purchase of two call and two put options,…
Longest Street in America (Broadway nickname)
Broadway has sometimes been called "the longest street in America." "And our Great White Way is the brightest spot in the universe. The finest parks in the world are here. And the…
Longest Street in America (Broadway)
Broadway has sometimes been called "the longest street in America." "And our Great White Way is the brightest spot in the universe. The finest parks in the world are here. And the…
Loose Hamburger (Loose Burger; Loose Coney; Coney Hamburger; Coney Island Hamburger)
Entry in progress -- B.P. A Coney Island is a type of Greek restaurant popular in the Northern United States, particularly in Detroit, Michigan, as well as the name for the chili dog after which…