“You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive”
"You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts, bumper stickers and posters. "And then…
“You will be told this summer to lower your AC usage to stop overwhelming the electric grid…”
"You will be told this summer to lower your AC usage to stop overwhelming the electric grid while being told to drive electric cars" is a saying about government illogic and nonsense that…
“You will be told to reduce your AC usage to save power while being told to drive electric cars”
"You will be told this summer to lower your AC usage to stop overwhelming the electric grid while being told to drive electric cars" is a saying about government illogic and nonsense that…
“You’re not a firework. Don’t drive lit”
"You're not a firework. Don't drive lit" is a safe driving slogan that has been printed on many images. The saying is popular around July 4th (when fireworks are popular).…
“Your car’s been keyed. The good news is that the damage looks to B minor”
A popular image in 2018 shows a blue Volkswagen car "keyed" with musical notation and the caption: "Your car's been keyed. The good news is that the damage looks to B…
Above-way (proposed monorail to complement subway)
John Catsimatidis was running in the Republican primary for New York City mayor in 2013 when he was asked about transportation options. Catsimatiidis came out in favor of a new monorail system,…
Absolutely Awful or Always Awful (American Airlines nickname)
American Airlines (AA) is a United States airline that was founded in 1930 as American Airways. The AA nickname of "Always Awful" has been cited in print since at least 1991 and…
Aer Fungus or Air Fungus (Aer Lingus nickname)
Aer Lingus is the flag carrier of Ireland. Some people have nicknamed the airline "Aer Fungus" or "Air Fungus." "Air Lingus (EI) - Air Fungus" was posted on the…
Aeroflop (Aeroflot nickname)
Aeroflot was founded in 1923 and is the flag carrier for the Russian Federation. The obvious Aeroflot nickname of "Aeroflop" ("flop" is slang for "failure") has been…
Aerosplat (Aeroflot nickname)
Aeroflot was founded in 1923 and is the flag carrier for the Russian Federation. The obvious Aeroflot nickname of "Aerosplat" ("splat" is the sound made by a crash) has been…
Air Chance (Air France nickname)
Air France was founded in 1933 and is the flag carrier of France. The Air France nickname of "Air Chance" has been cited in print in 1952, 1957 and 1958 and is still used by some today,…
Air Fungus or Aer Fungus (Aer Lingus nickname)
Aer Lingus is the flag carrier of Ireland. Some people have nicknamed the airline "Aer Fungus" or "Air Fungus." "Air Lingus (EI) - Air Fungus" was posted on the…
Airmageddon (air + Armageddon)
"Airmageddon" (air + Armageddon) can mean several things, such as very bad air pollution. An "airmageddon" at an airport occurs when flights are cancelled (or delayed) and many…
Airport Test (Pittsburgh Airport Test)
The "airport test" (also called the "Pittsburgh airport test") is one tool of employee selection. The interviewer asks himself or herself how it would feel being snowed in at…
Alternate side of the street parking
"Alternate Side" seems like some ancient tradition carried over from the Dutch, but it's only from about 1950. It's called "street cleaning regulations" now. 17…
Always Late In Takeoff, Always Late In Arrival (Alitalia backronymic nickname)
Alitalia is the national airline of Italy and is named from the words ali (wings), and Italia (Italy). Alitalia has been nicknamed with the backronym (back acronym) "Always Late In Takeoff,…
Amcrap (Amtrak nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Amtrak nicknames include "Amcrash," "Amquack" and "Amtrash." Wikipedia: AmtrakThe National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing…
Amcrash (Amtrak nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Amtrak nicknames include "Amcrap," "Amquack" and "Amtrash." Wikipedia: AmtrakThe National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing…
Amquack (Amtrak nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Amtrak nicknames include "Amcrap," "Amcrash" and "Amtrash." Wikipedia: AmtrakThe National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing…
Amtrak of the Sky (nickname of various airlines)
Several airlines have been derided as "Amtrak of the Sky" or "Amtrak of the Skies." Amtrak is a passenger railroad service that has a mediocre reputation. "Tower Air:…