https://barrypopik.com/ An etymological dictionary of American words, names, quotations and phrases, including regional dictionaries of New York City, Florida, Oregon and Texas. en bapopik@aol.com Copyright 2026 2026-05-29T14:35:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/summary_why_is_new_york_called_the_big_apple https://barrypopik.com/blog/summary_why_is_new_york_called_the_big_apple Above, the header from the February 18, 1924 New York (NY) Morning Telegraph newspaper column of John J. Fitz Gerald. Click to see a portion of the column which includes his use of “Big Apple.” Part of a December 1, 1926 column is also available.          Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan, where New York Morning Telegraph track writer John J. Fitz Gerald last lived. Google Maps. Dedicated, 1997. Stolen and missing, 2021-2024.  Replaced with a green sign, July 2024.   Above, John J. Fitz Gerald (1892-1963), from the Aug. 15, 1931, Binghamton (NY)  Press, pg. 14.  Also see a 1929 photo of John J. Fitz Gerald and a 1931 photo of John J. Fitz Gerald.   Above, a 1934 plaque from the Big Apple restaurant/nightclub at West 135th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard (Seventh Avenue) in Harlem. Discarded as trash in 2006. Now a Popeyes fast food restaurant on Google Maps.   Listen to Robert Emmerich introduce “The Big Apple,” a hit song from 1937 for the “Big Apple” dance craze. Music written by Bob and performed by Tommy Dorsey’s Clambake Seven with Bob on piano. Lyrics written by Buddy Bernier and sung by Edythe Wright. Audio provided by Dorothy Emmerich. Also listen to another 1937 “The Big Apple” song by Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra.     “WHY IS NEW YORK CITY CALLED THE BIG APPLE?”—SHORT SUMMARY:   “The Big Apple” (now the popular nickname of New York City) was the catchphrase of New York Morning Telegraph track writer John J. Fitz Gerald (1892-1963) in the 1920s. He explained “Big Apple” twice and it was the name of three of his columns. He picked up the term from African-American (“dusky,” he called them) stable hands at the Fair Grounds racetrack in New Orleans, probably on January 14, 1920.    John J. Fitz Gerald possibly first used “big apple” in print in the New York Morning Telegraph of May 3, 1921, when he wrote, “J. P. Smith, with Tippity Witchet and others of the L. T. Bauer string, is scheduled to start for ‘the big apple’ to-morrow.” Fitz Gerald’s first New York Morning Telegraph “Around the Big Apple” column, on February 18, 1924, proudly declared:  “The Big Apple. The dream of every lad that ever threw a leg over a thoroughbred and the goal of all horsemen. There’s only one Big Apple. That’s New York.”  The “Big Apple” racing circuit had meant “the big time,” the place where the big money was to be won. Horses love apples, and apples were widely regarded as the mythical king of fruit. In contrast, the smaller, poorer tracks were called the “leaky roof circuit” or “bull ring” tracks. The five original New York tracks of the “Big Apple circuit” were Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, Empire City Race Track (now Yonkers Raceway), Jamaica Race Course (closed in 1959) and Saratoga Race Course.  “The Big Apple” became the name of a restaurant/nightclub in Harlem in 1934, and Harlem itself was referred to as “the Apple” at this time. A night club in Columbia, South Carolina also took the “Big Apple” name, and it was here that 1937’s short-lived national “Big Apple” dance craze began.   “The Big Apple” was revived in the 1970s by Charles Gillett (1915-1995), president of the New York Convention and Visitors Bureau (later called NYC & Company and now New York City Tourism + Conventions). A 1976 ”“I’m crazy about the Big Apple” ad campaign by William E. (“Bill”) Phillips (1930-2018), of the advertising firm Oglivy & Mather, further popularized the nickname.  The origins of “the Big Apple” were solved in the 1990s by Gerald Cohen and Barry Popik.  A “Big Apple Corner” street sign was dedicated in 1997 at West 54th Street and Broadway, where Fitz Gerald last lived. The honorary street sign has been frequently stolen.        “THE BIG APPLE” WEBSITE INTRODUCTION (July 2004):  The African-American stablehand who first called New York City “the Big Apple” at the Fair Grounds Race Track in New Orleans has never been honored. Not by New York City. Not by New Orleans. This information is not even on the Fair Grounds web site. The stablehand doesn’t even have a name, mostly because almost no one has helped look for him.  The New York track writer who popularized “the Big Apple” in the 1920s is buried in an unmarked grave in Menands, New York. The “Big Apple” plaque that I put on the building at Broadway and West 54th Street in 1996 was quickly removed during renovations and has never been replaced. The historic “Big Apple” columns are nowhere on the web.  If you search the web looking for an answer about New York City’s nickname, you’ll probably be told that “the Big Apple” comes from whores (a hoax).  It is now the summer of 2004. “Big Apple” sculptures are about to be placed in front of NYC buildings. The Republicans will soon have their convention here. Thanks for reading this. If you want the stablehands honored at last, please write to the mayor. I doubt that he has any knowledge of the information on this site.    “BIG APPLE” ARTICLES:  PRE-1920sApples and HorsesBet a Big AppleBig Apples Are Top of the BarrelBig Time and Big TownLands of the Big Red ApplesBig Apple Township, Oregon County, Missouri (1895)Big Red Apple City, Wenatchee, Washington (1908)  1920s: JOHN J. FITZ GERALD AND THE NEW YORK MORNING TELEGRAPH1920s Vaudeville/Ragtime “Big Apple” Citations1920s Non-Horseracing “Big Apple” CitationsNumerous 1920s ‘Big Apple” Citations in the New York Morning Telegraph“Big Apple” date?: January 15, 1920First “Big Apple” citation: May 3, 1921First “Big Apple” citation in New Orleans: July 17, 1921First “Big Apple” citation in Saratoga: March 10, 1922First “Big Apple” explanation: February 18, 1924Big Red Apple (sculpture in Cornelia, Georgia, 1926-present)Second “Big Apple” explanation: December 1, 1926Big Apple Circuit (five New York race tracks)1925-1929: “Big Apple” in The Inter-State TattlerBig Apple (Broadway, in columns by Walter Winchell and O. O. McIntyre, 1927-1928)1928: “On the Big Apple” column1931: “Around the Big Apple” column1963: John J. Fitz Gerald obituariesWitness (1998): Washington Post writer Shirley PovichWitness (2006): Joe Zito  1930s: JAZZING THE BIG APPLE“Big Apple” in the 1930s (Two clubs, plus song and dance)“Big Apple—the major tracks of the country” (1933)Big Apple (Harlem bar/restaurant, 1934)Big Apple kiosk (Mumbles, Swansea Bay, Wales, 1930s-present)Big Apple dance craze (1937)Big Apple cap or Big Apple hat (named after the dance, 1937-present)“Big Apple” (song by Bob Emmerich and Buddy Bernier, 1937)La Grosse Pomme (Paris nightclub, 1937-1938)Canned Apple (Big Apple dance + Can-Can dance, 1937)“I feel like doin’ a Big Apple” (Mae West on a 1937 radio show)Big Apple (football play at Davidson College, 1937)Big Apple Inn (Somerdale, NJ, 1937-1999)The Big Apple (Arcadia, MI restaurant, 1937-2020)Big Apple (drinks using applejack, 1938)“Apple” defined in Cab Calloway’s “Hepster’s Dictionary” (1938, 1944)Big Apple Restaurant (Covington, KY, 1938)Big Apple Cafe (Cincinnati, OH, 1938-1963)Big Apple Cafe (Shamokin, PA, 1938-1947)Big Apple Cafe (Calgary, Alberta, 1938-1940)Big Apple Supermarket (Georgia supermarket chain, 1939-1980)Big Apple Inn (Jackson, MS restaurant, 1939-present)1940s-1950s: ASSORTED BIG APPLE CITATIONS“Big Apple” in the 1940s-1950sBig Apple Cafe (Neosho, MO, 1940-1942)Big Apple (Fort Worth, TX barbecue restaurant, 1941-1968)Big Apple Shine Parlor (Harlem, 1942)“Big Apple” (Dan Burley’s Original Handbook of Harlem Jive, 1944)Big Apple Grocery Store (Harlem, 1945-1949)Big Apple (Yeaju-Dake Escarpment, Battle of Okinawa, 1945)Big Apple (supper club near Buffalo, NY, 1945-1976)Big Apple (USS Appalachian, 1946)Big Apple Concession (City Park in New Orleans, 1947-1949)“The Boys on the Big Apple” (Harper’s Bazaar article, May 1947)“Big Apple” (spoken by Frank Sinatra, 1950)The Big Apple (farm in Wrentham, Massachusetts, 1950-present)“Big Apple as mecca“ (Jet magazine, 1952)Big Apple Bar & Restaurant (New Orleans, 1952-1970s?)“New York is the Big Apple” (Stephen Longstreet’s The Real Jazz: Old and New, 1956)Bill Johnson’s Big Apple (Arizona restaurants, 1956-2015)Big Apple Cafe (Puryear, TN and Murray, KY, 1950s-present)“Big Apple” nightclub (The Three Faces of Eve film, 1957)Big Apple Restaurant (Asheville, NC, 1957-1991)“Big Apple” (Perry Mason, “The Case of the Jilted Jockey” episode, 1958)Big A (Aqueduct Racetrack nickname, 1959)“To the musicians playing it, New York is ‘The Big Apple‘” (New York Is book, 1959)      1960s: FUN CITYBig Apple (disco in Berlin, Germany. 1962-1979)Big Apple (club in Munich, Germany, 1963-1975)“Big Apple” (Robert S. Gold’s A Jazz Lexicon, 1964)“New York, the ‘Big Apple,’ the jazz mecca” (Hart’s Guide to New York City, 1964)“I had heard so much raving about ‘The Big Apple,’ as it was called” (Malcolm X, 1964)“Fun City” nickname (1966)“The Big Apple: Destination New York” (NBC-TV documentary, 1966)Appletown Sporting Goods (store in Harlem, 1966-2015)“New York has been the Big Apple for several decades (in jazz)” (New York Times, 1967)“Get back to the big apple” (Ebony magazine, 1968)“Big Apple” in East Village Other (1968-1971)“Big Apple” in Kurt Vonnegut Jr.‘s novel Slaughterhouse-Five (1969)“New York’s the Big Apple, bub, the heaviest scene in the world” (Rolling Stone magazine, 1969)“Rapping about how the Big Apple is outta sight” (The Last Poets, 1969-1970)“New York, New York, the Big Apple” (The Last Poets, 1969-1970)        1970s: BIG APPLE REVIVALBig Apple 1970s Revival: Charlie Gillett and Lew RudinBig Apple (music venue in Brighton, UK, 1970-1971)Gwen Barrett and 1970s “Big Apple” campaign (1971)“Back in the Big Apple” (Where Has Tommy Flowers Gone? play, 1971)Red Apple Supermarket (supermarket chain, 1971-present)“Some Great Sounds in the Big Apple” (Newport Jazz Festival, 1972)“Penguin at the Big Apple” (instrumental song by The Trammps, 1972)“The Big Apple” (instrumental song by Hugh Masekela, 1972)The Big Apple Band (1972-1977); Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band (1976)“Big Apple Dreamin‘“ (song by Alice Cooper, 1973)Big Apple Ball (charity ball, May 1973)Big Apple (Robinette’s Apple Haus, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1973-present)Big Apple Mini Storage (1974-present)Big Apple (convenience stores in Maine and New Hampshire, 1974-present)Big Apple (tourist information booth, Meaford, Ontario, Canada, 1974-present)“Big Apple” T-shirts from the Daily News (1975)Big Apple Comix (1975)“Save Grand Central. No more bites out of the Big Apple!” (1975)“Big Apple” lyric in the Lynyrd Skynyrd song “I’m a Country Boy” (1975)The Year the Big Apple Went Bust (book by Fred Ferretti, 1976)“Talking Big Apple ‘75” (song by Loudon Wainwright III, 1976)“I’m crazy about the Big Apple” (1976 ad campaign)Big Apple (official drink of the Belmont Stakes, 1976)Big Appling (to visit New York City, 1976)“Big Apple” lyric in the Joni Mitchell song “Song for Sharon” (1976)Apple Polisher & Polish the Apple (I Love a Clean New York campaign, 1976-1980)“From the Big Orange to the Big Apple” (Saturday Night Live film short, 1977)Big Apple Circus (1977-present)Big Apple (roller coaster at Astroland, Brooklyn, 1977-2008)Big Apple Cafe (Rochester, NY, 1977-2005)“Big Apple Blues” (song by Slade, 1977)“The Minnesota Night Hawks. I’m coaching. The Big Apple!” (Slap Shot film, 1977)“Big Apple” float (NY Daily News in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, 1977-2017)“B.A., Buenos Aires, Big Apple” (Evita musical, 1978)“Big Apple” lyric in The Rolling Stones song “Shattered” (1978)“Everybody bites on the Big Apple” lyric in the Cat Stevens song “New York Times” (1978)“Big Apple” (song by Molly Hatchet, 1978)Big Apple (roadside attraction in Thulimbah, Queensland, Australia, 1978-present)Big Apple Turnover (Ray Williams nickname on New York Knicks, 1979)The Big Apple Bash (Jay McShann album, 1979)“Big Apple Waltz” (song by Sweet, 1979)“Big Apple Rock” (disco song by Black Ivory, 1979)Dracula Bites the Big Apple (short film, 1979)Big Apple Copy Center (1979-present)Big Apple Moving & Storage (1979-present)Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps (marching band, 1979-present)Big Apple College Fair (1979-present)2005: Statement from a co-worker of Charles GillettOff Topic: Charles Gillett on Conventions    1970s-PRESENT: FALSE ETYMOLOGIESGovernor Stuyvesant’s Tree (pear, not apple)New Orange (not Big Orange; 1673-1674)Big Apple Whore Hoax (1800s; proposed 1995-2006)Chelsea Apple Orchard (1820s)Slave Codes (1850s)“New York is a sucked orange” (not Big Apple; Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1860)Edward Martin metaphor (1909)Damon Runyon (who never used “Big Apple,” 1920s-1930s)Alain Locke and Harlem Renaissance as the “Big Apple” (1920s; suggested in 1988)Big Apple of Wathena, Kansas (1928-1940)Depression Apple Sellers (1930s)Harlem’s Jazz Musicians (1930s)Fletcher Henderson popularization of “the Big Apple” in the 1930sBig Apple dance craze (1937)La Grosse Pomme (Paris nightclub, 1937-1938)Cab Calloway’s “Hepster’s Dictionary” (1938, 1944)Big A (Aqueduct Racetrack nickname, 1959)Manzana Principal (suggested in 1966)New York City is shaped like an apple (1970s)There are many apples on the tree, but when you pick NYC, you pick the Big Apple (1975)Tightening of Adam’s Apple (suggested in 1978)Big Apple on New Year’s Eve Ball at One Times Square (1981-1988)New York State grows many apples (suggested in 1988)Five Apple Seeds, Five Boroughs (1990s?)Apple Store (2000s)An apple tree on every street (2013 movie explanation)“Big Apple” and the Dutch phrase, “to buy for an apple and an egg” (2020)“Why is New York City called ‘The Big Apple?’ Wrong answers only” (2021)Apple at the foot of the Statue of Liberty (2024) 1980s-PRESENT: BIG APPLE WORK BY GERALD COHEN, BARRY POPIK“Big Apple Rappin’” (rap by Spyder-D, 1980)Home Run Apple (Shea Stadium & Citi Field, 1980-present)Big Apple Pancake House (Chicago Heights and Joliet, IL, 1980-present)Big Apple Airline (New York Air nickname, 1980-1987)Big Apple Minute (WNEW-TV Channel 5, 1980-1987)Big Apple Movie (WNEW-TV Channel 5, 1981-1986)Big Apple logo for New York Urban League (1981-present)Big Apple City (Strawberry Shortcake animation, 1981)Big Apple on New Year’s Eve Ball at One Times Square (1981-1988)Big Apple Dyke News (1981-1988)La Gran Manzana (merengue band, 1982)“Apple” lyric in the Michael Jackson song “Human Nature” (1982)Apple Bank (renamed from Harlem Savings Bank, 1983-present)“Big Apple” (song by Kajagoogoo, 1983)Big Apple Flag (North American Vexillological Association, 1983)Big Apple Car, Inc. (1983-present)Big Apple Chorus (1983-present)The Big Apple (nightclub in El Paso, Texas, 1984-1986)N.Y.C. The Big Apple (Atari video game, 1984)The Big Apple (novel by Pat Booth, 1984)“The Big Apple” (Gimme a Break! episode, 1984)“Nueva York! New York City! The big apple!” (Against All Odds film, 1984)Big Apple logo for Javits Center (1985-present)Big Apple Bagels (Illinois bagel chain, 1985-present)Big Apple Pizza (Israeli pizza chain, 1986-present)“50K don’t get you to first base in the Big Apple” (Wall Street film, 1987)Big Apple logo for New York Cares (1987-present)Big Apple (roadside attraction in Colborne, Ontario, Canada, 1987-present)Big Apple Diner (Whitehall, NY, 1987-present)Big Apple bet (1988, 2003) between mayors of New York City and Columbia, South Carolina“Big Apple Blues” (The Facts of Life episode, 1988)Big Apple Awards (Public Relations Society of America-NY Chapter, 1988-present)“Big Apple” and Donald Trump (Fortune magazine photo, 1989)Big Apple book by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik (1991. 2011)“Bite the Big Apple” (Murder, She Wrote episode, 1991)Big Apple Florist (1991-present)“Big Apple, 3 AM” (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time video game, 1992)Big Apple Greeter (1992-present)Big Apple Meat Market (1992-present)Big Apple Corner (1992-1997)Big Apple on a hockey jersey (New York Rangers practice jersey, 1994)Big Apple Hostel (1994-2014)Big Apple Cafe & Big Apple Tourist Orchard (Bacchus Marsh, Australia, 1994-present)Big Apple Cafe & Event Centre (Waitomo, New Zealand, 1995-present)“God Bless New York City, My Big Apple Pie” (song by Y’all, 1995)“Big Bugs in the Big Apple” (James and the Giant Peach film, 1996)“The Big Apple Can Bite Me” (Cybill episode, 1996)Big Apple plaque (1996)Big Apple Comic Con (1996-present)Big Apple Corner (1997 Law & Today)Big Apple Corner (New York Morning Telegraph site)Big Apple Jazz Tours (1997-present)Big Apple Coaster (New York-New York Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, 1997-present)Big Apple Pizza & Pasta (Florida pizza chain, 1997-present)Big Apple Stars Awards Program (Hotel Association of New York City, 1997-present)Big Apple Ranch (country-western dance lesson and party, 1997-present)“Bite the Big Apple” (The Devil’s Advocate film, 1997)“It’s the dream, the Big Apple” (Howard Stern’s Private Parts film, 1997)Big Apple (roller coaster at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach, Norfolk, UK, 1998-present)Big Apple Bank (Futurama episode, 1999)“Big Apple” query and Ask Jeeves search engine (1999)Big Apple (sculpture in Medina, New York, 2000-present)Big Apple Martini or Big Apple-tini (cocktail, 2000)“When you got to the Big Apple, they treated you like a worm” (Me, Myself & Irene film, 2000)Big Apple (pachinko parlors in Japan, 2000?-present)Big Apple (crime drama television series, 2001)Big Apple Anime Fest (2001-2003)Iso Omena (Finland’s “Big Apple” shopping center, 2001-present)“Bad Seed in the Big Apple” (Beyblade episode, 2003)Big Apple logo for Made in NYC (2003-present)Big Apple (brand of Schwalbe bicycle tires, 2003-present)Big Apple Innovation Awards (LISC NY, 2003-present)The Big Apple (bar in Ballyforan, Ireland, 2003?-present)The Apple (sculpture in Hudson River Park, 2004)Big Apple Film Festival (2004-present)Big Apple Fest (2004)Betsy Gotbaum and the fictional “Big Apple whores” (2004)Big Apple Fest (2005)Big Apple Shake (Johnny Rockets, 2005)Bacardi Big Apple (apple-flavored rum, 2005)Big Apple Mojito (cocktail, 2005)“It’s another fabulous morning in the Big Apple!” (Madagascar film, 2005)Harlem Big Apple Club plaque removed (2006)Big Apple (sculpture by Romero Britto, LaGuardia Airport, 2006-present)Big Apple Elevator Service and Consulting (2006-present)Big Apple Donuts & Coffee (Malaysia chain, 2007-present)Big Apple Music Awards (2007-2022)Infinity Apple (GreeNYC symbol, 2007)Apple—New York State Symbol (2007)Mr. Met And His Journey Through The Big Apple (children’s book by Aimee Aryal, 2008)Oxford English Dictionary “Big Apple” definition (2008)“New York. The Big Apple” (The Hurt Locker film, 2008)Big Apple (sculpture at Yamanashi Prefectural Museum, Japan, 2008-present)New York Nike LeBron 6 “Big Apple” sneaker (2008)“Big Apple” answer on “Final Jeopardy!” (2009)New York City’s Official Apple Proposal—Newtown Pippin (2009)“Pomme de New York” (Big Apple sculpture by Les Lalanne on Park Avenue and 52nd Street, 2009)“Big Apple” explained in a movie (Barney’s Version film, 2010)“The Big Apple” (Kate Plus 8 episode, 2010)Big Apple Hot Dogs (UK hot dogs, 2010-present)“Our trip to the Big Apple” (The Fairly Oddparents episode, 2011)Rising Apple (New York Mets blog, 2011-present)Big Apple (sculpture by Romero Britto, JFK Airport, 2011-present)Stephan Weiss Apple Awards (2011-2018)The Other Big Apple (Meaford, Ontario nickname, 2011-2014)“Big Apple is fantastic, but cuts you down to size” lyric in Nickelback’s “Kiss It Goodbye” (2011)Big Apple Fashioned (cocktail, 2012)Big Apple Church (Manhattan branch of New York City Church of Christ, 2012-present)Big Apple (cocktail with sake, 2013)Big Apple Showcase Day (race for New York-breds, 2013-present)Big Apple Awards (New York City public school teachers, 2013-present)The Big Apple Shopping Bazaar (Delray Beach, FL, 2013-present)Big Apple Blizzard (Dairy Queen dessert, 2014)Big Apple Hard Cider (2014-present)La Mela Reintegrata or The Apple Made Whole Again (Central Station, Milan, Italy, 2015-present)Apple Awards (Guides Association of New York City, 2015-present)“The Kid from the Big Apple” (two films, 2015 and 2017)“Big Apple or Die Tryin‘“ (Pee-wee’s Big Holiday film, 2016)“The Girl Who Went To The Big Apple” (Asia’s Next Top Model episode, 2016)“Wow! BoJack and Todd in the Big Apple!” (BoJack Horseman episode, 2016)“The Big Apple” (Strut episode, 2016)Big Apple Shoot Out (horse show event, 2016-present)The Big Apple (restaurant in Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2016-present)Big Apple Ball (Donald Trump Presidential Inauguration, 2017)Big Apple Mall (Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines, 2018-present)“The Big Apple Bites” (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills episode, 2018)Big Apple of New England (Johnny Appleseed Visitors Center, Lancaster, MA, 2019-present)Big Apple Turnover (Daniel Jones nickname on New York Giants, 2019)Big Apple Turnover (Julius Randle nickname on New York Knicks, 2019)“Are there doctors in New York since it’s called the Big Apple?” (2019)“Big Apple” basketball logo (Big Apple Athletics, 2019; Aimé Leon Dore, 2020)Bigger Apple (Manhattan Institute newsletter, 2020-present)Big Apple Sauce (The Sauce episode in New York City, 2020)“Big Apple” on NPR’s “Ask Me Another” (2020)Big Apple cannabis (2020)Big Apple Doughnut (Krispy Kreme donut, 2020)Big Apple Compost (2020-present)“Back in the Big Apple” (The Real Housewives of New York City episode, 2021)“Big Apple” (Tom and Jerry in New York animated episode, 2021)“What’s a Met Gala?”/“A type of apple found in New York. Also why it’s called the Big Apple” (2021)Big Apple (city ornament of Columbia, SC, 2021)“Big Apple” T-shirt by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2021)Big Apple sculpture (Bella Abzug Park and Dante Park, 2021-2022)Big Apple Corner (sign stolen, 2021-2024)The Big Apple (ice cream shake at Forty Deuce in Columbus, OH, 2022)“Big Apple” answer in Jeopardy! game show (2022)Big Apple (act on America’s Got Talent, 2022)Big Apple Sauce (Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner nickname on New York Jets, 2022)“Big Apple, 3 PM” (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge video game, 2022)Big Apple Connect (free high-speed internet and basic cable TV, 2022)The Queer Big Apple Corps (marching band, 2022-present)“We’re taking a bite out of the Big Apple tonight” (Blue’s Big City Adventure film, 2022)La Gran Manzana (sculpture opposite Radio City Music Hall, 2022)Gala “Big Apple” mascot (Metro Ink, 2023)Big Apple Pierogi (Veselka Restaurant pierogi, 2023)Big Apple Ballers Stadium (Spider-Man 2 video game, 2023)Meet at the Apple (New York Mets podcast, 2024-)“Big Apple” (painting by Vladimir Kush, 2024)“NY is no longer called the Big Apple. It is now called the Rotten Apple!” (artwork, 2024)“Big Flavor in The Big Apple” (New York Apple Association ad campaign, 2024)Big Apple Village (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto #1 comic miniseries, 2024)“The Big Apple” (Korean comics or manhwa, 2024)Big Apples (Hudson Valley Renegades baseball team logo, 2024)“Is New York called the Big Apple because everyone living there is fruity?” (2024)“Big Apple” explained (“Countdown” UK game show, 2025)Big Apple (Hozea Massiah, Toronto hip-hop figure, 1971-2025)“The Dead Apple” (hip-hop track by Reason, 2025)Big Apples Fest (fall festival sponsored by Hudson Valley Renegades baseball team, 2025-present)Big Red Apple (red/communist + Big Apple, 2025)Red Apple (red/communist + Big Apple, 2025)Apple Stand (“Big Apple” art exhibit, 2025)Big Apple Triathlon (2026-present)“Big Apple” rap on Sesame Street (2026)LEGO’S New York City—The Big Apple (2026)Google censorship of BarryPopik.com, “The Big Apple”“Big Apple” Cohen-Popik Work on Television (?)“Big Apple” Fame and Fortune (?)  “LITTLE APPLE” AND OTHER NICKNAMESIndianappleis & “Move over New York. Apple is our middle name” (Indianapolis, Indiana)Little Apple (Ithaca, New York)Little Apple (Manhattan, Kansas)Little Apple (Roosevelt Island, New York City)Little Apple (Toronto, Canada)Little Apple (Yonkers, New York)Mini-Apple or Minneapple (Minneapolis, Minnesota) “BIG APPLE” IN THE MEDIAThe Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY), August 13, 1972Daily News (New York, NY), June 20, 1973Daily News (New York, NY), September 11, 1973Honolulu Star-Bulletin (Honolulu, HI), May 11, 1975Miami Herald (Miami, FL), May 22, 1975Boston Globe (Boston, MA), December 7, 1975The Times-Tribune (Scranton, PA), April 30, 1978The New York Times (New York, NY), July 5, 1978The New York Times (New York, NY), July 12, 1978The New York Times (New York, NY), July 19, 1978Staten Island Advance (Staten Island, NY), November 12, 1978“Dear Abby” by Abigail Van Buren, September 3, 1982New York Post (New York, NY), May 22, 1986 (GenealogyBank.com)New York Post (New York, NY), May 30, 1986 (GenealogyBank.com)“Dear Abby” by Abigail Van Buren, May 12, 1988“Dear Abby” by Abigail Van Buren, August 2, 1988The New York Times (New York, NY), August 22, 1988The New York Times (New York, NY), February 1, 1989Newsday (New York, NY), April 2, 1992The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY), October 22, 1992 (GenealogyBank.com)Irish America, January/February 1994 (not online)New York Post (New York, NY), October 18, 1995 (GenealogyBank.com)The New York Times (New York, NY), December 6, 1995Newsday (Hempstead, NY), December 7, 1995“Dear Abby” by Abigail Van Buren, January 10, 1997 (with answers from 1988)New York Post (New York, NY), January 30, 1997 (GenealogyBank.com)“Dear Abby” by Abigail Van Buren, February 19, 1997The Word Detective, October 17, 1997New York Amsterdam News (New York, NY), July 30, 1998 (ProQuest)The Straight Dope, September 17, 1999Voice of America, March 24, 2002Gothamist, July 22, 2004The Globe and Mail (Toronto, Ontario), August 14, 2004The New York Times (New York, NY), August 29, 2004The Globe and Mail (Toronto, Ontario), September 4, 2004The New York Times (New York, NY), July 8, 2009Parade, October 2, 2013amNY (New York, NY), April 11, 2014Slate (Lexicon Valley), September 8, 20156sqft (New York, NY), April 13, 2017Untapped Cities (New York City), July 5, 2017AFRO (Baltimore, MD), February 16, 2018The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA), September 23, 2018The Wall Street Journal, January 2, 2020Gothamist (New York, NY), January 21, 2020WNYC (New York, NY), January 21, 2020Daily Mail (London, UK), January 22, 2020The Christian Science Monitor, March 12, 2020Harlem Bespoke, November 23, 2020Daily News (New York, NY), May 3, 2021 (Tweeted by NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio,)CBS Mornings, May 8, 2021La Voce di New York, September 10, 2022Fox 5 (New York, NY), January 31, 2024Untapped Cities (New York City), February 16, 2024@100YearsAgoNews, February 18, 2024Diario AS, March 21, 2024WRRV (Hudson Valley, NY), August 14, 2024Apples & People, August 16, 2024PIX11 (New York, NY), September 12, 2024Houston Style Magazine (Houston, TX), May 13, 2025Houston Style Magazine (Houston, TX), May 29, 2025 “BIG APPLE” ON WEBSITESWikipedia—“Big Apple”Wikipedia—“54th Street (Manhattan)”Wiktionary—“Big Apple”New York Public LibraryWorld Wide WordsWord OriginsMental FlossThoughtCo.WorldAtlasSecret NYCGotta Love New YorkMinted NYCClassic New York HistoryNew York City AdvisorNew-York ForeverNYBRISKBig Apple SecretsSparkly Maid NYCRent Own Sell—New YorkEpicenter NYCMuseum of the City of New York (from 1998)NY.com (from 1999)StreetEasyAmerica ExplainedThe MarginalianToday I Found OutToday I Found Out (video)HowStuffWorksHotBotFlavor365SlaylebrityHistory ChannelBritannicaDictionary.comUrban Dictionary“BIG APPLE” ON FOREIGN LANGUAGE WIKIPEDIAWikipedia (Armenian)Wikipedia (Bangla/Bengali)Wikipedia (Basque)Wikipedia (Chinese—Traditional)Wikipedia (Croatian)Wikipedia (Dutch)Wikipedia (Estonian)Wikipedia (French)Wikipedia (Georgian)Wikipedia (German)Wikipedia (Indonesian)Wikipedia (Italian)Wikipedia (Japanese)Wikipedia (Korean)Wikipedia (Latvian)Wikipedia (Malayalam)Wikipedia (Norwegian)Wikipedia (Persian)Wikipedia (Portuguese)Wikipedia (Russian)Wikipedia (Spanish)Wikipedia (Turkish)Wikipedia (Ukrainian) New York City, The Big Apple, 2004-07-05T15:43:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/the-sign-on-the-door-said-press https://barrypopik.com/blog/the-sign-on-the-door-said-press “Press” can mean to apply pressure, and press can also mean the journalist media. There are jokes on this double meaning.   “The sign on the door read ‘Press.’ I did. The door opened. The room was filled with journalists” was posted on Facebook by Unappreciated Puns · Ajai Kumar on November 14, 2022. “The sign on the door said press. I did. The door opened. The room was filled with journalists” was posted on X/Twitter by Wormydog on November 26, 2023.       Facebook Unappreciated Puns · Ajai Kumar · November 14, 2022 at 8:14 AM · The sign on the door read “Press”. I did. The door opened. The room was full of journalists.   X/Twitter  OTIENO ONYANGO @_jahom The sign on the door read “Press”. I did. The door opened. The room was full of journalists. 8:29 AM · Nov 14, 2022   Facebook Stanley Salassi November 15, 2022 at 3:40 AM · The sign on the door read “Press”. I did. The door opened. The room was full of journalists.   Facebook Scott Dubay November 15, 2022 at 8:13 AM · The sign on the door read…  “Press”… So I did… The door opened… The room was full of journalists…   Reddit—Puns CroakyPyrex—October 29, 2023 So much pressure (“The sign on the door read ‘Press.’ I did. The door opened. The room was filled with journalists” is shown on an image.—ed.)   X/Twitter Wormydog @TimHagg74124094 The sign on the door said press. I did. The door opened. The room was filled with journalists. 7:00 PM · Nov 26, 2023   Facebook Ben Cabrido Jr. November 2, 2024 at 7:52 PM · The sign of the door reads: ‘Press’ So I did. Then the door opened. The room was full of journalists.   Bluesky Jonathan Slater ‪@jonathanslater.bsky.social‬ The sign on the door said “Press” I did … The door opened The room was full of journalists 11:46 AM · Jun 7, 2025   X/Twitter Robert Wilkinson @robertwlk The sign on the door said “Press”... I did, the door opened and the room was full of journalists. 8:10 AM · May 29, 2026 New York City, Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet, 2026-05-29T14:35:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/the-sign-on-the-door-read-press https://barrypopik.com/blog/the-sign-on-the-door-read-press “Press” can mean to apply pressure, and press can also mean the journalist media. There are jokes on this double meaning.   “The sign on the door read ‘Press.’ I did. The door opened. The room was filled with journalists” was posted on Facebook by Unappreciated Puns · Ajai Kumar on November 14, 2022. “The sign on the door said press. I did. The door opened. The room was filled with journalists” was posted on X/Twitter by Wormydog on November 26, 2023.       Facebook Unappreciated Puns · Ajai Kumar · November 14, 2022 at 8:14 AM · The sign on the door read “Press”. I did. The door opened. The room was full of journalists.   X/Twitter  OTIENO ONYANGO @_jahom The sign on the door read “Press”. I did. The door opened. The room was full of journalists. 8:29 AM · Nov 14, 2022   Facebook Stanley Salassi November 15, 2022 at 3:40 AM · The sign on the door read “Press”. I did. The door opened. The room was full of journalists.   Facebook Scott Dubay November 15, 2022 at 8:13 AM · The sign on the door read…  “Press”… So I did… The door opened… The room was full of journalists…   Reddit—Puns CroakyPyrex—October 29, 2023 So much pressure (“The sign on the door read ‘Press.’ I did. The door opened. The room was filled with journalists” is shown on an image.—ed.)   X/Twitter Wormydog @TimHagg74124094 The sign on the door said press. I did. The door opened. The room was filled with journalists. 7:00 PM · Nov 26, 2023   Facebook Ben Cabrido Jr. November 2, 2024 at 7:52 PM · The sign of the door reads: ‘Press’ So I did. Then the door opened. The room was full of journalists.   Bluesky Jonathan Slater ‪@jonathanslater.bsky.social‬ The sign on the door said “Press” I did … The door opened The room was full of journalists 11:46 AM · Jun 7, 2025   X/Twitter Robert Wilkinson @robertwlk The sign on the door said “Press”... I did, the door opened and the room was full of journalists. 8:10 AM · May 29, 2026 New York City, Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet, 2026-05-29T13:52:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/i-bought-my-wife-a-lamp-in-the-shape-of-a-pepsi https://barrypopik.com/blog/i-bought-my-wife-a-lamp-in-the-shape-of-a-pepsi “So delighted” is sometimes joked as “soda-lighted.”   “I found out how to make a #lamp out of old #Pepsi #cans I’m #soda #lighted #LetsGetWordy” was posted on X/Twitter by Let’s get wordy!® on April 28, 2016. “Did you hear about the antiques collector who found an old Coca-Cola lamp? She was soda lighted” was posted on X/Twitter by Jan on February 8, 2021. “I bought my wife a lamp in the shape of a Pepsi bottle. She was soda lighted” was posted on X/Twitter by LaughBreak: Dad Jokes ‘N More on May 31, 2025. “I bought my wife a lamp in the shape of a Coke bottle. She was soda lighted” was posted on X/Twitter by LaughBreak: Dad Jokes ‘N More on May 25, 2026.     X/Twitter Let’s get wordy!® @Letsgetwordy I found out how to make a #lamp out of old #Pepsi #cans I’m #soda #lighted #LetsGetWordy 2:29 PM · Apr 28, 2016   X/Twitter Jan @BlazerLady Did you hear about the antiques collector who found an old Coca-Cola lamp? She was soda lighted. 💡😲🤣🤣 5:49 AM · Feb 8, 2021   X/Twitter Edward H. Carpenter @E_H_Carpenter My aunt is a diehard antiques collector, and yesterday she found an old Coca Cola lamp which she got a really great deal on. I’d never seen her soda lighted. 10:19 AM · Jul 25, 2021   X/Twitter John Dabell @John_Dabell Did you hear about the antiques collector who found an old Coca-Cola lamp? He was soda lighted. 2:44 AM · Mar 18, 2022   X/Twitter Agent 🍭🐍 @F_Candy_119 Did you hear about the antique collector who found an old Coca Cola lamp? She was soda lighted 3:28 PM · Apr 28, 2022     X/Twitter Bob Golen @BobGolen Bought Sandi a Coca-Cola lamp.  She’s soda lighted. 10:06 PM · Apr 23, 2023   Bluesky Coladash ‪@coladash.bsky.social‬ For Christmas, I bought my wife a vintage Coca-Cola lamp. She’s going to be soda lighted… 5:30 AM · Dec 4, 2024   X/Twitter LaughBreak: Dad Jokes ‘N More @MediocreJoker85 I bought my wife a lamp in the shape of a Pepsi bottle. She was soda lighted. 6:56 PM · May 31, 2025   X/Twitter LaughBreak: Dad Jokes ‘N More @MediocreJoker85 I bought my wife a lamp in the shape of a Coke bottle. She was soda lighted. 6:32 AM · May 25, 2026   LaffGaff Bottle Lamp by LaffGaff May 27, 2026 I bought my wife a lamp in the shape of a Coke bottle. She was soda lighted. New York City, Food/Drink, 2026-05-28T06:23:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/lets-put-the-show-on-the-road-idiom https://barrypopik.com/blog/lets-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 shows often traveled from city to city on extensive road tours. The idiomatic expression usually does not involve an actual show.   “Boys, don’t get excited if a girl says, ‘Let’s put the show on the road, sugarpuss, we’re going to a rat race.’ You’re just being invited to a dance” was posted on Woods County Enterprise and Waynoka News (Waynoka, OK) on February 27, 1941. “Let’s get this show on the road with the color test” was printed in the Burlington (VT) Daily News on July 9, 1941. “Let’s Put the Show on the Road!” was printed in the Brooklyn (NY) Eagle on August 24, 1941. “Let’s get this show on the road” was posted on The Enquirer (Cincinnati, OH) on December 6, 1941.         (Oxford English Dictionary) colloquial (originally U.S.). to get (also put) the show on the road and variants: to begin a planned activity, esp. after a delay; to get started, to get going. Frequently in let’s get this show on the road. Cf. to keep the show on the road at Phrases P.2e. 1941 Let’s put the show on the road, sugarpuss; we’re going to a rat race. Daily Texan (University Texas, Austin) 10 April   Merriam-Webster Dictionary get the/this show on the road phrase informal : to begin an activity or journey Everyone ready? OK, let’s get this show on the road!   Newspapers.com 27 February 1941, Woods County Enterprise and Waynoka News (Waynoka, OK), “The Sage Brush - News Of The Waynoka Schools,” pg. 2, col. 1: Boys, don’t get excited if a girl says, “Let’s put the show on the road, sugarpuss, we’re going to a rat race.” You’re just being invited to a dance.   Newspapers.com 2 April 1941, Rutland (VT) Daily Herald, “As She Is Spoke,” pg. 8, col. 2: It appears from the somewhat startled comments of lexicographers that the gilded youth of precollegiate age is enriching the language. They hear a picturesque product of the swing age say:   “Let’s put the show on the road, sugarpuss, we’re going to a rat race.”    Newspapers.com 9 July 1941, Burlington (VT) Daily News, pg. 12, col. 3: “Let’s get this show on the road with the color test.”   Newspapers.com 24 August 1941, Brooklyn (NY) Eagle, pg. A9, col. 2 ad: Let’s Put the Show on the Road! (Oppenheim Collins ad, full of student slang.—ed.)   Newspapers.com 6 December 1941, The Enquirer (Cincinnati, OH), “Ask Me Another,” pg. 8, col. 4: ... for he is often heard to vociferate, “Five bucks, brother, if you don’t show up at rehearsal” and “Let’s get this show on the road.”   Newspapers.com 17 January 1943, Oakland (CA) Tribune, “Navy Blimp Pilot Candidates Learn Free Ballooning at Moffett Field,” pg. A11, col. 2: “Let’s get this show on the road!” exclaimed Ensign Williams.   Newspapers.com 17 November 1943, The Evening Telegram (Superior, WI), “Capt. Bing Is Welcomed,” pg. 2, col. 3: “Let’s put this show on the road,” he urged, “I’m tired.” New York City, Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus, 2026-05-28T05:43:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/lets-get-this-show-on-the-road-idiom https://barrypopik.com/blog/lets-get-this-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 shows often traveled from city to city on extensive road tours. The idiomatic expression usually does not involve an actual show.   “Boys, don’t get excited if a girl says, ‘Let’s put the show on the road, sugarpuss, we’re going to a rat race.’ You’re just being invited to a dance” was posted on Woods County Enterprise and Waynoka News (Waynoka, OK) on February 27, 1941. “Let’s get this show on the road with the color test” was printed in the Burlington (VT) Daily News on July 9, 1941. “Let’s Put the Show on the Road!” was printed in the Brooklyn (NY) Eagle on August 24, 1941. “Let’s get this show on the road” was posted on The Enquirer (Cincinnati, OH) on December 6, 1941.         (Oxford English Dictionary) colloquial (originally U.S.). to get (also put) the show on the road and variants: to begin a planned activity, esp. after a delay; to get started, to get going. Frequently in let’s get this show on the road. Cf. to keep the show on the road at Phrases P.2e. 1941 Let’s put the show on the road, sugarpuss; we’re going to a rat race. Daily Texan (University Texas, Austin) 10 April   Merriam-Webster Dictionary get the/this show on the road phrase informal : to begin an activity or journey Everyone ready? OK, let’s get this show on the road!   Newspapers.com 27 February 1941, Woods County Enterprise and Waynoka News (Waynoka, OK), “The Sage Brush - News Of The Waynoka Schools,” pg. 2, col. 1: Boys, don’t get excited if a girl says, “Let’s put the show on the road, sugarpuss, we’re going to a rat race.” You’re just being invited to a dance.   Newspapers.com 2 April 1941, Rutland (VT) Daily Herald, “As She Is Spoke,” pg. 8, col. 2: It appears from the somewhat startled comments of lexicographers that the gilded youth of precollegiate age is enriching the language. They hear a picturesque product of the swing age say:   “Let’s put the show on the road, sugarpuss, we’re going to a rat race.”    Newspapers.com 9 July 1941, Burlington (VT) Daily News, pg. 12, col. 3: “Let’s get this show on the road with the color test.”   Newspapers.com 24 August 1941, Brooklyn (NY) Eagle, pg. A9, col. 2 ad: Let’s Put the Show on the Road! (Oppenheim Collins ad, full of student slang.—ed.)   Newspapers.com 6 December 1941, The Enquirer (Cincinnati, OH), “Ask Me Another,” pg. 8, col. 4: ... for he is often heard to vociferate, “Five bucks, brother, if you don’t show up at rehearsal” and “Let’s get this show on the road.”   Newspapers.com 17 January 1943, Oakland (CA) Tribune, “Navy Blimp Pilot Candidates Learn Free Ballooning at Moffett Field,” pg. A11, col. 2: “Let’s get this show on the road!” exclaimed Ensign Williams.   Newspapers.com 17 November 1943, The Evening Telegram (Superior, WI), “Capt. Bing Is Welcomed,” pg. 2, col. 3: “Let’s put this show on the road,” he urged, “I’m tired.” New York City, Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus, 2026-05-28T03:57:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/i-bought-my-wife-a-lamp-in-the-shape-of-a-coke https://barrypopik.com/blog/i-bought-my-wife-a-lamp-in-the-shape-of-a-coke “So delighted” is sometimes joked as “soda-lighted.”   “I found out how to make a #lamp out of old #Pepsi #cans I’m #soda #lighted #LetsGetWordy” was posted on X/Twitter by Let’s get wordy!® on April 28, 2016. “Did you hear about the antiques collector who found an old Coca-Cola lamp? She was soda lighted” was posted on X/Twitter by Jan on February 8, 2021. “I bought my wife a lamp in the shape of a Pepsi bottle. She was soda lighted” was posted on X/Twitter by LaughBreak: Dad Jokes ‘N More on May 31, 2025. “I bought my wife a lamp in the shape of a Coke bottle. She was soda lighted” was posted on X/Twitter by LaughBreak: Dad Jokes ‘N More on May 25, 2026.     X/Twitter Let’s get wordy!® @Letsgetwordy I found out how to make a #lamp out of old #Pepsi #cans I’m #soda #lighted #LetsGetWordy 2:29 PM · Apr 28, 2016   X/Twitter Jan @BlazerLady Did you hear about the antiques collector who found an old Coca-Cola lamp? She was soda lighted. 💡😲🤣🤣 5:49 AM · Feb 8, 2021   X/Twitter Edward H. Carpenter @E_H_Carpenter My aunt is a diehard antiques collector, and yesterday she found an old Coca Cola lamp which she got a really great deal on. I’d never seen her soda lighted. 10:19 AM · Jul 25, 2021   X/Twitter John Dabell @John_Dabell Did you hear about the antiques collector who found an old Coca-Cola lamp? He was soda lighted. 2:44 AM · Mar 18, 2022   X/Twitter Agent 🍭🐍 @F_Candy_119 Did you hear about the antique collector who found an old Coca Cola lamp? She was soda lighted 3:28 PM · Apr 28, 2022     X/Twitter Bob Golen @BobGolen Bought Sandi a Coca-Cola lamp.  She’s soda lighted. 10:06 PM · Apr 23, 2023   Bluesky Coladash ‪@coladash.bsky.social‬ For Christmas, I bought my wife a vintage Coca-Cola lamp. She’s going to be soda lighted… 5:30 AM · Dec 4, 2024   X/Twitter LaughBreak: Dad Jokes ‘N More @MediocreJoker85 I bought my wife a lamp in the shape of a Pepsi bottle. She was soda lighted. 6:56 PM · May 31, 2025   X/Twitter LaughBreak: Dad Jokes ‘N More @MediocreJoker85 I bought my wife a lamp in the shape of a Coke bottle. She was soda lighted. 6:32 AM · May 25, 2026   LaffGaff Bottle Lamp by LaffGaff May 27, 2026 I bought my wife a lamp in the shape of a Coke bottle. She was soda lighted. New York City, Food/Drink, 2026-05-27T22:35:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/i-never-see-a-whole-family-driving-in-a-cyber-truck https://barrypopik.com/blog/i-never-see-a-whole-family-driving-in-a-cyber-truck Many people do not like Tesla Cybertrucks, and make fun of the drivers and owners.     “I never see a whole family driving in a cyber truck. It’s always one man all alone” was posted on Threads by lessyoulie on November 6, 2025, and this received over 50,000 likes. “I never see a whole family driving in a cyber truck. It’s always one man all alone” was posted on Facebook by King Keraun on November 7, 2025, and this received over 36,000 likes. “I’ve never seen a family in a cybertruck. Just an ugly dude by himself” was posted on X/Twitter by Milfski on May 26, 2026, and this received over 233,000 likes.   “I’ve never seen a Cybertruck parked at the library” is another saying about the Tesla Cybertruck.     Wikipedia: Tesla Cybertruck The Tesla Cybertruck is a battery-electric full-size pickup truck manufactured by Tesla, Inc. since 2023. It was unveiled as a prototype in November 2019, featuring a distinctive angular design composed of flat, unpainted stainless steel body panels, drawing comparisons to low-polygon computer models.           Threads lessyoulie 11/06/25 I never see a whole family driving in a cyber truck. It’s always one man all alone.   X/Twitter 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨 @leomemorial I never see a whole family driving in a cyber truck. It’s always one man all alone. 9:49 PM · Nov 6, 2025   Facebook King Keraun November 7, 2025 at 9:16 AM · I never see a whole family driving in a cyber truck. It’s always one man all alone.   Bluesky        noah ‪@crimesnewroman.bsky.social‬ Drove past a cybertruck this morning and realized I’ve never seen a whole family in a cybertruck. It’s always one white guy who has the phrenology of being estranged from his wife and kids. 11:08 AM · Nov 9, 2025   X/Twitter “All Negro” Ethan Beige @ContrabandTok Somebody said you never see a family in a Cybertruck, it’s always just a guy by himself lmao 3:12 PM · Nov 18, 2025   Bluesky Tony Paradis ‪@tparadis27.bsky.social‬ Ever notice you never see a family in a Cybertruck?.....it’s always just one guy, all alone. 12:40 AM · Nov 26, 2025   Bluesky StatisticallyBiased ‪@statisticallybiased.oflittleconsequence.io‬ I never see a whole family in a Cybertruck. It’s always one man, all alone. 2:57 PM · Feb 14, 2026   X/Twitter Ascorbic Acid @laidten I ain’t ever see a whole family in a cybertruck. It’s always just one solitary Asian man 10:03 AM · Feb 15, 2026   X/Twitter MexicanJesus @Mejican_Jesus How come you never see a whole family in a cybertruck? 10:28 PM · Feb 16, 2026   Bluesky Ben Wojdyla ‪@ben-wojdyla.bsky.social‬ Read a comment the other day along the lines of “I’ve never seen a family in a Cybertruck, only ever a single dude.” 8:59 AM · Feb 18, 2026     Bluesky shallhan.bsky.social ‪@shallhan.bsky.social‬ Someone just said “You never see a family in a Cybertruck. It’s always just one guy—” 👀 1:09 AM · Apr 20, 2026   X/Twitter Jame @fish_cookies I’ve never seen a loving family in a cybertruck.  It’s always just a single dude, alone. 11:04 AM · May 3, 2026   Bluesky Era Vulgaris ‪@austinlawhead.bsky.social‬ never seen a family in a cybertruck. Or a woman for that matter 12:34 AM · May 8, 2026   X/Twitter Milfski @Nilkski_ I’ve never seen a family in a cybertruck. Just an ugly dude by himself. 9:03 AM · May 26, 2026 New York City, Transportation, 2026-05-27T12:56:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/ive-never-seen-a-family-in-a-cybertruck https://barrypopik.com/blog/ive-never-seen-a-family-in-a-cybertruck Many people do not like Tesla Cybertrucks, and make fun of the drivers and owners.     “I never see a whole family driving in a cyber truck. It’s always one man all alone” was posted on Threads by lessyoulie on November 6, 2025, and this received over 50,000 likes. “I never see a whole family driving in a cyber truck. It’s always one man all alone” was posted on Facebook by King Keraun on November 7, 2025, and this received over 36,000 likes. “I’ve never seen a family in a cybertruck. Just an ugly dude by himself” was posted on X/Twitter by Milfski on May 26, 2026, and this received over 233,000 likes.   “I’ve never seen a Cybertruck parked at the library” is another saying about the Tesla Cybertruck.     Wikipedia: Tesla Cybertruck The Tesla Cybertruck is a battery-electric full-size pickup truck manufactured by Tesla, Inc. since 2023. It was unveiled as a prototype in November 2019, featuring a distinctive angular design composed of flat, unpainted stainless steel body panels, drawing comparisons to low-polygon computer models.           Threads lessyoulie 11/06/25 I never see a whole family driving in a cyber truck. It’s always one man all alone.   X/Twitter 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨 @leomemorial I never see a whole family driving in a cyber truck. It’s always one man all alone. 9:49 PM · Nov 6, 2025   Facebook King Keraun November 7, 2025 at 9:16 AM · I never see a whole family driving in a cyber truck. It’s always one man all alone.   Bluesky        noah ‪@crimesnewroman.bsky.social‬ Drove past a cybertruck this morning and realized I’ve never seen a whole family in a cybertruck. It’s always one white guy who has the phrenology of being estranged from his wife and kids. 11:08 AM · Nov 9, 2025   X/Twitter “All Negro” Ethan Beige @ContrabandTok Somebody said you never see a family in a Cybertruck, it’s always just a guy by himself lmao 3:12 PM · Nov 18, 2025   Bluesky Tony Paradis ‪@tparadis27.bsky.social‬ Ever notice you never see a family in a Cybertruck?.....it’s always just one guy, all alone. 12:40 AM · Nov 26, 2025   Bluesky StatisticallyBiased ‪@statisticallybiased.oflittleconsequence.io‬ I never see a whole family in a Cybertruck. It’s always one man, all alone. 2:57 PM · Feb 14, 2026   X/Twitter Ascorbic Acid @laidten I ain’t ever see a whole family in a cybertruck. It’s always just one solitary Asian man 10:03 AM · Feb 15, 2026   X/Twitter MexicanJesus @Mejican_Jesus How come you never see a whole family in a cybertruck? 10:28 PM · Feb 16, 2026   Bluesky Ben Wojdyla ‪@ben-wojdyla.bsky.social‬ Read a comment the other day along the lines of “I’ve never seen a family in a Cybertruck, only ever a single dude.” 8:59 AM · Feb 18, 2026     Bluesky shallhan.bsky.social ‪@shallhan.bsky.social‬ Someone just said “You never see a family in a Cybertruck. It’s always just one guy—” 👀 1:09 AM · Apr 20, 2026   X/Twitter Jame @fish_cookies I’ve never seen a loving family in a cybertruck.  It’s always just a single dude, alone. 11:04 AM · May 3, 2026   Bluesky Era Vulgaris ‪@austinlawhead.bsky.social‬ never seen a family in a cybertruck. Or a woman for that matter 12:34 AM · May 8, 2026   X/Twitter Milfski @Nilkski_ I’ve never seen a family in a cybertruck. Just an ugly dude by himself. 9:03 AM · May 26, 2026 New York City, Transportation, 2026-05-27T05:52:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/big-apple-t-shirt-by-the-tonight-show-starring-jimmy-fallon-2021 https://barrypopik.com/blog/big-apple-t-shirt-by-the-tonight-show-starring-jimmy-fallon-2021 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon has been broadcast in New York City since 2014. In 2021, host Jimmy Fallon designed a T-shirt with the name of the show written in an apple, with “NYC” under this. The shirt is a nod to New York City’s nickname, the “Big Apple.”   The Wayback Machine shows this “Big Apple” T-shirt advertised for sale by the NBC Studios Shop on December 1, 2021.     Wikipedia: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is an American late-night talk show hosted by actor and comedian Jimmy Fallon that airs on NBC. The show premiered on February 17, 2014, and is produced by Broadway Video and Universal Television. It is the seventh incarnation of NBC’s long-running Tonight Show franchise, with Fallon serving as the sixth host. The show also stars sidekick and announcer Steve Higgins and house band the Roots.   NBC Store The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Big Apple Tee Regular price $36.00 Product Details With a hand-drawn apple honoring The Tonight Show‘s home of NYC, this exclusive tee is one of a kind. What makes this tee so unique? It was designed by Jimmy Fallon himself!   X/Twitter R!Ck @TheSlickestRick @dbapz I heard! Got a “Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” shirt (with an apple-like logo) but it’s too small :( it’s painted on LOL 11:14 AM · Aug 11, 2015   X/Twitter back up. follow @JackieWarner13 @JackieWarner_13 So got trivia on zoom tomorrow/tonight & theme is good. I have a tonight show shirt with an Apple on it & a Nick Jonas shirt saying bacon. Think gonna do bacon bc you can see that more on zoom/computer 10:11 AM · Oct 1, 2021 from Sydney, New South Wales New York City, The Big Apple, 1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik, Radio/Television, 2026-05-25T23:25:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/instead-of-breaking-news-they-should-say-wait-till https://barrypopik.com/blog/instead-of-breaking-news-they-should-say-wait-till Aaron Parnas started his TikTok on May 22, 2026 with “Wait till you hear this shit.” Aaron Parnas did a TikTok on May 24, 2026 titled, “WE ARE RETIRING BREAKING NEWS BECAUSE THE NEWS IS BROKEN.”   “The Trump administration got Aaron so pissed off. He has changed his intro to ‘wait till you hear this shit’ no more breaking news” was posted on Facebook by Denise Williams on May 22, 2026. “Instead of ‘breaking news’ They should say ‘wait till you hear this shit’” was posted on X/Twitter by Fuckin’ Princess on May 22, 2026, and this received over 1,400 likes.       Bluesky freightbandit.bsky.social ‪@freightbandit.bsky.social‬ @aaronparnas.bsky.social went from starting his videos out as “breaking news” to “wait till ya hear this shit.” We love ya, Aaron! 3:51 PM · May 22, 2026       Facebook Denise Williams Denise Williams · Original audio May 22, 2026 at 5:48 PM The Trump administration got Aaron so pissed off. He has changed his intro to “wait till you hear this shit“ no more breaking news.   Bluesky Stacy Pinkston ‪@stacypinkston.bsky.social‬ When @aaronparnas switches from “Breaking News” to “Wait til’ You Hear This Shit” you know things have jumped to a whole new level of hell in this country.  🤬😳 5:51 PM · May 22, 2026   Bluesky Krystle ‪@avskrys.bsky.social‬ Aaron went from “We have breaking news” to “Wait to you hear this shit!” That’s where we are right now. 6:51 PM · May 22, 2026   Facebook Chuck Latty May 22, 2026 at 6:13 PM · The term “breaking news “will be replaced by “Seriously, you can’t make this shit up!”   X/Twitter Fuckin’ Princess @8WithaTiara Instead of “breaking news” They should say “wait till you hear this shit” 8:08 PM · May 22, 2026   Facebook ColdHearted Queen May 23, 2026 at 8:08 AM · Instead of “breaking news” They should say “wait till you hear this sht”   Facebook Sonia Lola Jean Buckner May 23, 2026 at 9:16 AM · Watching TikTok this morning, and instead of the usual “Breaking news” intro, Arron Parnas started with, “Wait til you hear this shit.” ...Appropriate…   Facebook Pengu Paige May 23, 2026 at 10:12 AM · You know things are bad when it goes from “Breaking News” to “Wait till you hear this sh*t”   Facebook Corey Evans May 24, 2026 at 8:27 AM · More tips Instead of breaking news They should say wait till you hear this shit New York City, Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet, Radio/Television, 2026-05-25T19:45:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/do-nice-things-for-people-not-because-of-who-they-are https://barrypopik.com/blog/do-nice-things-for-people-not-because-of-who-they-are “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are” is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means to be kind,whether it is appreciated or not.   “‘Treat everyone like a gentleman. Not because they are but because you are.’ - Ed Sabol @nflnetwork @nflfilms” was posted on X/Twitter by J Fray on August 1, 2011. Ed Sabol (1916-2015), a co-founder of NFL FIlms, probably said it on the NFL Network. He did not say it in his induction speech to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 6, 2011.   “@comedyortruth: Treat everyone with love, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice, but because you are nice” (the original tweet is no longer available) was posted on X/Twitter by TJAY on December 29, 2011. “Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice but because YOU are nice” was posted on X/Twitter by Mr. Zulu Crox Ebere-Nketha on December 31, 2011.   “Be kind to people not because they are nice, but because you are. 😊 #mantra” was posted on X/Twitter by Minique A on March 7, 2012. “Be kind to people. Not because they are nice but because you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Jess on May 12, 2015. “‘Be kind to people not because they’re nice, but because you are.’ — Stephen Colbert” was posted on Facebook by Be Brave Mom on May 21, 2026, and the credit to American comedian and television host Stephen Colbert went viral for a quote that he did not originate.   “Be good to people, not because of who they are, but because of who you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Vince ツ on December 20, 2025. “Be good to people not because of who they are, but because of who you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Nandi 🤍💜🤍 on May 24, 2026.     “Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, Or what you might get in return, But because of who you are” was posted on Facebook by The Pooh Lover on February 19, 2026. “Be kind, not because people deserve it, but because your soul does” was posted on X/Twitter by Chez la Dania on March 13, 2026.       Wikipedia: Ed Sabol Edwin Milton Sabol (September 11, 1916 – February 9, 2015) was an American filmmaker and the founder (with his son Steve Sabol, among others) of NFL Films. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011 as a contributor due to his works with NFL Films.   Washington (DC) Post Ed Sabol’s 2011 Hall of Fame speech February 9, 2015 | 7:23 PM EDT   X/Twitter J Fray @BigJesse76 “Treat everyone like a gentleman. Not because they are but because you are.” - Ed Sabol @nflnetwork @nflfilms 9:00 PM · Aug 1, 2011   X/Twitter Matt Nichol @M_Nichol “Treat everyone like a gentleman, not because they are, but because you are” Ed Sabol, 2011 NFL Hall of Fame inductee 9:29 PM · Aug 1, 2011     X/Twitter TJAY 🇵🇭 ✝️ @TJAY155 “@comedyortruth: Treat everyone with love, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice, but because you are nice.” 1:36 AM · Dec 29, 2011   X/Twitter Mr. Zulu Crox Ebere-Nketha @eberechuku Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice but because YOU are nice. 3:08 PM · Dec 31, 2011   X/Twitter Minique A @chaaaarmaineder Be kind to people not because they are nice, but because you are. 😊 #mantra 12:09 AM · Mar 7, 2012   X/Twitter Mr.Mindler, Jr 🌎 @DickieMindler Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you - not because they are nice, but because you are.  ~Author Unknown 12:09 AM · Dec 25, 2012   X/Twitter Joseph A. DiStefano @gccjad “Treat everyone like a gentleman, not because they are, but because you are.” - Ed Sabol (as shared by son Steve of NFL Films). 11:47 AM · Feb 2, 2015 from Winchester, NV   X/Twitter Jess @jesshair_ “Be kind to people. Not because they are nice but because you are.” Best reminder tonight. 2:29 AM · May 12, 2015   X/Twitter Vince ツ @Vince_Muema Be good to people, not because of who they are, but because of who you are. Now where’s that crowdfund link? 1:08 AM · Dec 20, 2025   Facebook The Pooh Lover February 19, 2026 at 2:52 PM · Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, Or what you might get in return, But because of who you are. Kindness is not a transaction. It is not a strategy. It is not something you give with one eye on the reward. It is a reflection. Of your heart. Of your values. Of the quiet promises you made to yourself about the kind of person you would choose to be. Some people will never say thank you. Some will misunderstand you. Some will forget what you did the moment it no longer benefits them. Do it anyway. Because kindness is not about their response. It is about your character. Hold the door. Send the message. Offer the help. Sit beside someone who feels alone. Speak gently. Forgive when you can. Encourage without being asked. Not because they earned it. Not because they deserve it more than others. But because compassion lives in you. When you choose kindness, you strengthen something inside yourself. You become softer without becoming weak. You become generous without becoming empty. You become steady in a world that can be harsh. And here is the beautiful truth: Kindness always returns. Not always from the same person. Not always in the same way. But it returns. It comes back as peace. As self-respect. As the quiet confidence that you acted from love instead of ego. So do nice things. Quietly. Freely. Without keeping score. Let people wonder why you care so much. And let the answer be simple: Because that’s who you are.   X/Twitter Kylie Riordan @mindfulheal (The following text is shown on an image.—ed.) Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, o what you might get in return, but because of who you are. 4:46 PM · Mar 13, 2026   X/Twitter Chez la Dania @DacoDaniia Be kind, not because people deserve it, but because your soul does … 5:17 PM · Mar 13, 2026   Facebook Alfa Romeo Lima Yankee November Alfa, Sierra India Echo Romeo Romeo Alfa May 4, 2026 at 12:52 AM · “Be kind… not because people deserve it, but because your soul does.” means: Don’t be kind only when others are nice to you or “earn” your kindness.   Facebook Be Brave Mom May 21, 2026 at 9:44 PM · “Be kind to people not because they’re nice, but because you are.” — Stephen Colbert   Instagram tinypricksproject May 22, 2026 Because you are. (“Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice but because you are.—Stephen Colbert” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Bluesky D.F. Matthews/ Inkslayer ‪@dfmatthews86.bsky.social‬ “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are.” —Stephen Colbert #dailyquotes #quotes #quoteoftheday #qotd 0:04 / 0:05 6:30 AM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Chris Shrewsbury @ALPHARunning “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are.”- @StephenAtHome / Abiento Stephen. Late ⏰ Night will NEVER be the same. / #F#%K @realDonaldTrump 11:55 AM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Lindsay Kate @muffinnme Be kind to people , not because they’re nice ,  but because you are !!!  - Stephen Colbert 7:58 PM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Lady Sandra Dirkson-Philanthropist @SandraDirkson #LadySandraDirkson…FEATURED QUOTE: “Be KIND To People NOT Because They’re NICE But Because YOU ARE.” - Stephen Colbert #Quote #MotivationalQuotes #GOLD #BLUEPower #JustDoIt #Nike #GOAT #BeNICE #TrendingPosts #Viral Last edited 8:10 PM · May 23, 2026   X/Twitter Nandi 🤍💜🤍 @pallnandi Be good to people not because of who they are, but because of who you are. 4:52 AM · May 24, 2026 New York City, Work/Businesses, 2026-05-25T15:31:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/be-kind-not-because-people-deserve-it-but-because-your-soul-does https://barrypopik.com/blog/be-kind-not-because-people-deserve-it-but-because-your-soul-does “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are” is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means to be kind,whether it is appreciated or not.   “‘Treat everyone like a gentleman. Not because they are but because you are.’ - Ed Sabol @nflnetwork @nflfilms” was posted on X/Twitter by J Fray on August 1, 2011. Ed Sabol (1916-2015), a co-founder of NFL FIlms, probably said it on the NFL Network. He did not say it in his induction speech to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 6, 2011.   “@comedyortruth: Treat everyone with love, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice, but because you are nice” (the original tweet is no longer available) was posted on X/Twitter by TJAY on December 29, 2011. “Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice but because YOU are nice” was posted on X/Twitter by Mr. Zulu Crox Ebere-Nketha on December 31, 2011.   “Be kind to people not because they are nice, but because you are. 😊 #mantra” was posted on X/Twitter by Minique A on March 7, 2012. “Be kind to people. Not because they are nice but because you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Jess on May 12, 2015. “‘Be kind to people not because they’re nice, but because you are.’ — Stephen Colbert” was posted on Facebook by Be Brave Mom on May 21, 2026, and the credit to American comedian and television host Stephen Colbert went viral for a quote that he did not originate.   “Be good to people, not because of who they are, but because of who you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Vince ツ on December 20, 2025. “Be good to people not because of who they are, but because of who you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Nandi 🤍💜🤍 on May 24, 2026.     “Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, Or what you might get in return, But because of who you are” was posted on Facebook by The Pooh Lover on February 19, 2026. “Be kind, not because people deserve it, but because your soul does” was posted on X/Twitter by Chez la Dania on March 13, 2026.       Wikipedia: Ed Sabol Edwin Milton Sabol (September 11, 1916 – February 9, 2015) was an American filmmaker and the founder (with his son Steve Sabol, among others) of NFL Films. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011 as a contributor due to his works with NFL Films.   Washington (DC) Post Ed Sabol’s 2011 Hall of Fame speech February 9, 2015 | 7:23 PM EDT   X/Twitter J Fray @BigJesse76 “Treat everyone like a gentleman. Not because they are but because you are.” - Ed Sabol @nflnetwork @nflfilms 9:00 PM · Aug 1, 2011   X/Twitter Matt Nichol @M_Nichol “Treat everyone like a gentleman, not because they are, but because you are” Ed Sabol, 2011 NFL Hall of Fame inductee 9:29 PM · Aug 1, 2011     X/Twitter TJAY 🇵🇭 ✝️ @TJAY155 “@comedyortruth: Treat everyone with love, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice, but because you are nice.” 1:36 AM · Dec 29, 2011   X/Twitter Mr. Zulu Crox Ebere-Nketha @eberechuku Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice but because YOU are nice. 3:08 PM · Dec 31, 2011   X/Twitter Minique A @chaaaarmaineder Be kind to people not because they are nice, but because you are. 😊 #mantra 12:09 AM · Mar 7, 2012   X/Twitter Mr.Mindler, Jr 🌎 @DickieMindler Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you - not because they are nice, but because you are.  ~Author Unknown 12:09 AM · Dec 25, 2012   X/Twitter Joseph A. DiStefano @gccjad “Treat everyone like a gentleman, not because they are, but because you are.” - Ed Sabol (as shared by son Steve of NFL Films). 11:47 AM · Feb 2, 2015 from Winchester, NV   X/Twitter Jess @jesshair_ “Be kind to people. Not because they are nice but because you are.” Best reminder tonight. 2:29 AM · May 12, 2015   X/Twitter Vince ツ @Vince_Muema Be good to people, not because of who they are, but because of who you are. Now where’s that crowdfund link? 1:08 AM · Dec 20, 2025   Facebook The Pooh Lover February 19, 2026 at 2:52 PM · Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, Or what you might get in return, But because of who you are. Kindness is not a transaction. It is not a strategy. It is not something you give with one eye on the reward. It is a reflection. Of your heart. Of your values. Of the quiet promises you made to yourself about the kind of person you would choose to be. Some people will never say thank you. Some will misunderstand you. Some will forget what you did the moment it no longer benefits them. Do it anyway. Because kindness is not about their response. It is about your character. Hold the door. Send the message. Offer the help. Sit beside someone who feels alone. Speak gently. Forgive when you can. Encourage without being asked. Not because they earned it. Not because they deserve it more than others. But because compassion lives in you. When you choose kindness, you strengthen something inside yourself. You become softer without becoming weak. You become generous without becoming empty. You become steady in a world that can be harsh. And here is the beautiful truth: Kindness always returns. Not always from the same person. Not always in the same way. But it returns. It comes back as peace. As self-respect. As the quiet confidence that you acted from love instead of ego. So do nice things. Quietly. Freely. Without keeping score. Let people wonder why you care so much. And let the answer be simple: Because that’s who you are.   X/Twitter Kylie Riordan @mindfulheal (The following text is shown on an image.—ed.) Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, o what you might get in return, but because of who you are. 4:46 PM · Mar 13, 2026   X/Twitter Chez la Dania @DacoDaniia Be kind, not because people deserve it, but because your soul does … 5:17 PM · Mar 13, 2026   Facebook Alfa Romeo Lima Yankee November Alfa, Sierra India Echo Romeo Romeo Alfa May 4, 2026 at 12:52 AM · “Be kind… not because people deserve it, but because your soul does.” means: Don’t be kind only when others are nice to you or “earn” your kindness.   Facebook Be Brave Mom May 21, 2026 at 9:44 PM · “Be kind to people not because they’re nice, but because you are.” — Stephen Colbert   Instagram tinypricksproject May 22, 2026 Because you are. (“Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice but because you are.—Stephen Colbert” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Bluesky D.F. Matthews/ Inkslayer ‪@dfmatthews86.bsky.social‬ “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are.” —Stephen Colbert #dailyquotes #quotes #quoteoftheday #qotd 0:04 / 0:05 6:30 AM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Chris Shrewsbury @ALPHARunning “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are.”- @StephenAtHome / Abiento Stephen. Late ⏰ Night will NEVER be the same. / #F#%K @realDonaldTrump 11:55 AM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Lindsay Kate @muffinnme Be kind to people , not because they’re nice ,  but because you are !!!  - Stephen Colbert 7:58 PM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Lady Sandra Dirkson-Philanthropist @SandraDirkson #LadySandraDirkson…FEATURED QUOTE: “Be KIND To People NOT Because They’re NICE But Because YOU ARE.” - Stephen Colbert #Quote #MotivationalQuotes #GOLD #BLUEPower #JustDoIt #Nike #GOAT #BeNICE #TrendingPosts #Viral Last edited 8:10 PM · May 23, 2026   X/Twitter Nandi 🤍💜🤍 @pallnandi Be good to people not because of who they are, but because of who you are. 4:52 AM · May 24, 2026 New York City, Work/Businesses, 2026-05-25T15:29:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/be-good-to-people-not-because-of-who-they-are https://barrypopik.com/blog/be-good-to-people-not-because-of-who-they-are “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are” is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means to be kind,whether it is appreciated or not.   “‘Treat everyone like a gentleman. Not because they are but because you are.’ - Ed Sabol @nflnetwork @nflfilms” was posted on X/Twitter by J Fray on August 1, 2011. Ed Sabol (1916-2015), a co-founder of NFL FIlms, probably said it on the NFL Network. He did not say it in his induction speech to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 6, 2011.   “@comedyortruth: Treat everyone with love, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice, but because you are nice” (the original tweet is no longer available) was posted on X/Twitter by TJAY on December 29, 2011. “Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice but because YOU are nice” was posted on X/Twitter by Mr. Zulu Crox Ebere-Nketha on December 31, 2011.   “Be kind to people not because they are nice, but because you are. 😊 #mantra” was posted on X/Twitter by Minique A on March 7, 2012. “Be kind to people. Not because they are nice but because you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Jess on May 12, 2015. “‘Be kind to people not because they’re nice, but because you are.’ — Stephen Colbert” was posted on Facebook by Be Brave Mom on May 21, 2026, and the credit to American comedian and television host Stephen Colbert went viral for a quote that he did not originate.   “Be good to people, not because of who they are, but because of who you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Vince ツ on December 20, 2025. “Be good to people not because of who they are, but because of who you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Nandi 🤍💜🤍 on May 24, 2026.     “Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, Or what you might get in return, But because of who you are” was posted on Facebook by The Pooh Lover on February 19, 2026. “Be kind, not because people deserve it, but because your soul does” was posted on X/Twitter by Chez la Dania on March 13, 2026.       Wikipedia: Ed Sabol Edwin Milton Sabol (September 11, 1916 – February 9, 2015) was an American filmmaker and the founder (with his son Steve Sabol, among others) of NFL Films. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011 as a contributor due to his works with NFL Films.   Washington (DC) Post Ed Sabol’s 2011 Hall of Fame speech February 9, 2015 | 7:23 PM EDT   X/Twitter J Fray @BigJesse76 “Treat everyone like a gentleman. Not because they are but because you are.” - Ed Sabol @nflnetwork @nflfilms 9:00 PM · Aug 1, 2011   X/Twitter Matt Nichol @M_Nichol “Treat everyone like a gentleman, not because they are, but because you are” Ed Sabol, 2011 NFL Hall of Fame inductee 9:29 PM · Aug 1, 2011     X/Twitter TJAY 🇵🇭 ✝️ @TJAY155 “@comedyortruth: Treat everyone with love, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice, but because you are nice.” 1:36 AM · Dec 29, 2011   X/Twitter Mr. Zulu Crox Ebere-Nketha @eberechuku Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice but because YOU are nice. 3:08 PM · Dec 31, 2011   X/Twitter Minique A @chaaaarmaineder Be kind to people not because they are nice, but because you are. 😊 #mantra 12:09 AM · Mar 7, 2012   X/Twitter Mr.Mindler, Jr 🌎 @DickieMindler Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you - not because they are nice, but because you are.  ~Author Unknown 12:09 AM · Dec 25, 2012   X/Twitter Joseph A. DiStefano @gccjad “Treat everyone like a gentleman, not because they are, but because you are.” - Ed Sabol (as shared by son Steve of NFL Films). 11:47 AM · Feb 2, 2015 from Winchester, NV   X/Twitter Jess @jesshair_ “Be kind to people. Not because they are nice but because you are.” Best reminder tonight. 2:29 AM · May 12, 2015   X/Twitter Vince ツ @Vince_Muema Be good to people, not because of who they are, but because of who you are. Now where’s that crowdfund link? 1:08 AM · Dec 20, 2025   Facebook The Pooh Lover February 19, 2026 at 2:52 PM · Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, Or what you might get in return, But because of who you are. Kindness is not a transaction. It is not a strategy. It is not something you give with one eye on the reward. It is a reflection. Of your heart. Of your values. Of the quiet promises you made to yourself about the kind of person you would choose to be. Some people will never say thank you. Some will misunderstand you. Some will forget what you did the moment it no longer benefits them. Do it anyway. Because kindness is not about their response. It is about your character. Hold the door. Send the message. Offer the help. Sit beside someone who feels alone. Speak gently. Forgive when you can. Encourage without being asked. Not because they earned it. Not because they deserve it more than others. But because compassion lives in you. When you choose kindness, you strengthen something inside yourself. You become softer without becoming weak. You become generous without becoming empty. You become steady in a world that can be harsh. And here is the beautiful truth: Kindness always returns. Not always from the same person. Not always in the same way. But it returns. It comes back as peace. As self-respect. As the quiet confidence that you acted from love instead of ego. So do nice things. Quietly. Freely. Without keeping score. Let people wonder why you care so much. And let the answer be simple: Because that’s who you are.   X/Twitter Kylie Riordan @mindfulheal (The following text is shown on an image.—ed.) Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, o what you might get in return, but because of who you are. 4:46 PM · Mar 13, 2026   X/Twitter Chez la Dania @DacoDaniia Be kind, not because people deserve it, but because your soul does … 5:17 PM · Mar 13, 2026   Facebook Alfa Romeo Lima Yankee November Alfa, Sierra India Echo Romeo Romeo Alfa May 4, 2026 at 12:52 AM · “Be kind… not because people deserve it, but because your soul does.” means: Don’t be kind only when others are nice to you or “earn” your kindness.   Facebook Be Brave Mom May 21, 2026 at 9:44 PM · “Be kind to people not because they’re nice, but because you are.” — Stephen Colbert   Instagram tinypricksproject May 22, 2026 Because you are. (“Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice but because you are.—Stephen Colbert” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Bluesky D.F. Matthews/ Inkslayer ‪@dfmatthews86.bsky.social‬ “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are.” —Stephen Colbert #dailyquotes #quotes #quoteoftheday #qotd 0:04 / 0:05 6:30 AM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Chris Shrewsbury @ALPHARunning “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are.”- @StephenAtHome / Abiento Stephen. Late ⏰ Night will NEVER be the same. / #F#%K @realDonaldTrump 11:55 AM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Lindsay Kate @muffinnme Be kind to people , not because they’re nice ,  but because you are !!!  - Stephen Colbert 7:58 PM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Lady Sandra Dirkson-Philanthropist @SandraDirkson #LadySandraDirkson…FEATURED QUOTE: “Be KIND To People NOT Because They’re NICE But Because YOU ARE.” - Stephen Colbert #Quote #MotivationalQuotes #GOLD #BLUEPower #JustDoIt #Nike #GOAT #BeNICE #TrendingPosts #Viral Last edited 8:10 PM · May 23, 2026   X/Twitter Nandi 🤍💜🤍 @pallnandi Be good to people not because of who they are, but because of who you are. 4:52 AM · May 24, 2026 New York City, Work/Businesses, 2026-05-25T15:28:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/treat-everyone-like-a-gentleman-not-because https://barrypopik.com/blog/treat-everyone-like-a-gentleman-not-because “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are” is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means to be kind,whether it is appreciated or not.   “‘Treat everyone like a gentleman. Not because they are but because you are.’ - Ed Sabol @nflnetwork @nflfilms” was posted on X/Twitter by J Fray on August 1, 2011. Ed Sabol (1916-2015), a co-founder of NFL FIlms, probably said it on the NFL Network. He did not say it in his induction speech to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 6, 2011.   “@comedyortruth: Treat everyone with love, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice, but because you are nice” (the original tweet is no longer available) was posted on X/Twitter by TJAY on December 29, 2011. “Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice but because YOU are nice” was posted on X/Twitter by Mr. Zulu Crox Ebere-Nketha on December 31, 2011.   “Be kind to people not because they are nice, but because you are. 😊 #mantra” was posted on X/Twitter by Minique A on March 7, 2012. “Be kind to people. Not because they are nice but because you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Jess on May 12, 2015. “‘Be kind to people not because they’re nice, but because you are.’ — Stephen Colbert” was posted on Facebook by Be Brave Mom on May 21, 2026, and the credit to American comedian and television host Stephen Colbert went viral for a quote that he did not originate.   “Be good to people, not because of who they are, but because of who you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Vince ツ on December 20, 2025. “Be good to people not because of who they are, but because of who you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Nandi 🤍💜🤍 on May 24, 2026.     “Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, Or what you might get in return, But because of who you are” was posted on Facebook by The Pooh Lover on February 19, 2026. “Be kind, not because people deserve it, but because your soul does” was posted on X/Twitter by Chez la Dania on March 13, 2026.       Wikipedia: Ed Sabol Edwin Milton Sabol (September 11, 1916 – February 9, 2015) was an American filmmaker and the founder (with his son Steve Sabol, among others) of NFL Films. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011 as a contributor due to his works with NFL Films.   Washington (DC) Post Ed Sabol’s 2011 Hall of Fame speech February 9, 2015 | 7:23 PM EDT   X/Twitter J Fray @BigJesse76 “Treat everyone like a gentleman. Not because they are but because you are.” - Ed Sabol @nflnetwork @nflfilms 9:00 PM · Aug 1, 2011   X/Twitter Matt Nichol @M_Nichol “Treat everyone like a gentleman, not because they are, but because you are” Ed Sabol, 2011 NFL Hall of Fame inductee 9:29 PM · Aug 1, 2011     X/Twitter TJAY 🇵🇭 ✝️ @TJAY155 “@comedyortruth: Treat everyone with love, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice, but because you are nice.” 1:36 AM · Dec 29, 2011   X/Twitter Mr. Zulu Crox Ebere-Nketha @eberechuku Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice but because YOU are nice. 3:08 PM · Dec 31, 2011   X/Twitter Minique A @chaaaarmaineder Be kind to people not because they are nice, but because you are. 😊 #mantra 12:09 AM · Mar 7, 2012   X/Twitter Mr.Mindler, Jr 🌎 @DickieMindler Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you - not because they are nice, but because you are.  ~Author Unknown 12:09 AM · Dec 25, 2012   X/Twitter Joseph A. DiStefano @gccjad “Treat everyone like a gentleman, not because they are, but because you are.” - Ed Sabol (as shared by son Steve of NFL Films). 11:47 AM · Feb 2, 2015 from Winchester, NV   X/Twitter Jess @jesshair_ “Be kind to people. Not because they are nice but because you are.” Best reminder tonight. 2:29 AM · May 12, 2015   X/Twitter Vince ツ @Vince_Muema Be good to people, not because of who they are, but because of who you are. Now where’s that crowdfund link? 1:08 AM · Dec 20, 2025   Facebook The Pooh Lover February 19, 2026 at 2:52 PM · Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, Or what you might get in return, But because of who you are. Kindness is not a transaction. It is not a strategy. It is not something you give with one eye on the reward. It is a reflection. Of your heart. Of your values. Of the quiet promises you made to yourself about the kind of person you would choose to be. Some people will never say thank you. Some will misunderstand you. Some will forget what you did the moment it no longer benefits them. Do it anyway. Because kindness is not about their response. It is about your character. Hold the door. Send the message. Offer the help. Sit beside someone who feels alone. Speak gently. Forgive when you can. Encourage without being asked. Not because they earned it. Not because they deserve it more than others. But because compassion lives in you. When you choose kindness, you strengthen something inside yourself. You become softer without becoming weak. You become generous without becoming empty. You become steady in a world that can be harsh. And here is the beautiful truth: Kindness always returns. Not always from the same person. Not always in the same way. But it returns. It comes back as peace. As self-respect. As the quiet confidence that you acted from love instead of ego. So do nice things. Quietly. Freely. Without keeping score. Let people wonder why you care so much. And let the answer be simple: Because that’s who you are.   X/Twitter Kylie Riordan @mindfulheal (The following text is shown on an image.—ed.) Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, o what you might get in return, but because of who you are. 4:46 PM · Mar 13, 2026   X/Twitter Chez la Dania @DacoDaniia Be kind, not because people deserve it, but because your soul does … 5:17 PM · Mar 13, 2026   Facebook Alfa Romeo Lima Yankee November Alfa, Sierra India Echo Romeo Romeo Alfa May 4, 2026 at 12:52 AM · “Be kind… not because people deserve it, but because your soul does.” means: Don’t be kind only when others are nice to you or “earn” your kindness.   Facebook Be Brave Mom May 21, 2026 at 9:44 PM · “Be kind to people not because they’re nice, but because you are.” — Stephen Colbert   Instagram tinypricksproject May 22, 2026 Because you are. (“Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice but because you are.—Stephen Colbert” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Bluesky D.F. Matthews/ Inkslayer ‪@dfmatthews86.bsky.social‬ “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are.” —Stephen Colbert #dailyquotes #quotes #quoteoftheday #qotd 0:04 / 0:05 6:30 AM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Chris Shrewsbury @ALPHARunning “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are.”- @StephenAtHome / Abiento Stephen. Late ⏰ Night will NEVER be the same. / #F#%K @realDonaldTrump 11:55 AM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Lindsay Kate @muffinnme Be kind to people , not because they’re nice ,  but because you are !!!  - Stephen Colbert 7:58 PM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Lady Sandra Dirkson-Philanthropist @SandraDirkson #LadySandraDirkson…FEATURED QUOTE: “Be KIND To People NOT Because They’re NICE But Because YOU ARE.” - Stephen Colbert #Quote #MotivationalQuotes #GOLD #BLUEPower #JustDoIt #Nike #GOAT #BeNICE #TrendingPosts #Viral Last edited 8:10 PM · May 23, 2026   X/Twitter Nandi 🤍💜🤍 @pallnandi Be good to people not because of who they are, but because of who you are. 4:52 AM · May 24, 2026 New York City, Work/Businesses, 2026-05-25T15:24:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/treat-everyone-with-politeness-even-those-who-are-rude-to-you https://barrypopik.com/blog/treat-everyone-with-politeness-even-those-who-are-rude-to-you “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are” is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means to be kind,whether it is appreciated or not.   “‘Treat everyone like a gentleman. Not because they are but because you are.’ - Ed Sabol @nflnetwork @nflfilms” was posted on X/Twitter by J Fray on August 1, 2011. Ed Sabol (1916-2015), a co-founder of NFL FIlms, probably said it on the NFL Network. He did not say it in his induction speech to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 6, 2011.   “@comedyortruth: Treat everyone with love, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice, but because you are nice” (the original tweet is no longer available) was posted on X/Twitter by TJAY on December 29, 2011. “Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice but because YOU are nice” was posted on X/Twitter by Mr. Zulu Crox Ebere-Nketha on December 31, 2011.   “Be kind to people not because they are nice, but because you are. 😊 #mantra” was posted on X/Twitter by Minique A on March 7, 2012. “Be kind to people. Not because they are nice but because you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Jess on May 12, 2015. “‘Be kind to people not because they’re nice, but because you are.’ — Stephen Colbert” was posted on Facebook by Be Brave Mom on May 21, 2026, and the credit to American comedian and television host Stephen Colbert went viral for a quote that he did not originate.   “Be good to people, not because of who they are, but because of who you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Vince ツ on December 20, 2025. “Be good to people not because of who they are, but because of who you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Nandi 🤍💜🤍 on May 24, 2026.     “Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, Or what you might get in return, But because of who you are” was posted on Facebook by The Pooh Lover on February 19, 2026. “Be kind, not because people deserve it, but because your soul does” was posted on X/Twitter by Chez la Dania on March 13, 2026.       Wikipedia: Ed Sabol Edwin Milton Sabol (September 11, 1916 – February 9, 2015) was an American filmmaker and the founder (with his son Steve Sabol, among others) of NFL Films. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011 as a contributor due to his works with NFL Films.   Washington (DC) Post Ed Sabol’s 2011 Hall of Fame speech February 9, 2015 | 7:23 PM EDT   X/Twitter J Fray @BigJesse76 “Treat everyone like a gentleman. Not because they are but because you are.” - Ed Sabol @nflnetwork @nflfilms 9:00 PM · Aug 1, 2011   X/Twitter Matt Nichol @M_Nichol “Treat everyone like a gentleman, not because they are, but because you are” Ed Sabol, 2011 NFL Hall of Fame inductee 9:29 PM · Aug 1, 2011     X/Twitter TJAY 🇵🇭 ✝️ @TJAY155 “@comedyortruth: Treat everyone with love, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice, but because you are nice.” 1:36 AM · Dec 29, 2011   X/Twitter Mr. Zulu Crox Ebere-Nketha @eberechuku Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice but because YOU are nice. 3:08 PM · Dec 31, 2011   X/Twitter Minique A @chaaaarmaineder Be kind to people not because they are nice, but because you are. 😊 #mantra 12:09 AM · Mar 7, 2012   X/Twitter Mr.Mindler, Jr 🌎 @DickieMindler Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you - not because they are nice, but because you are.  ~Author Unknown 12:09 AM · Dec 25, 2012   X/Twitter Joseph A. DiStefano @gccjad “Treat everyone like a gentleman, not because they are, but because you are.” - Ed Sabol (as shared by son Steve of NFL Films). 11:47 AM · Feb 2, 2015 from Winchester, NV   X/Twitter Jess @jesshair_ “Be kind to people. Not because they are nice but because you are.” Best reminder tonight. 2:29 AM · May 12, 2015   X/Twitter Vince ツ @Vince_Muema Be good to people, not because of who they are, but because of who you are. Now where’s that crowdfund link? 1:08 AM · Dec 20, 2025   Facebook The Pooh Lover February 19, 2026 at 2:52 PM · Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, Or what you might get in return, But because of who you are. Kindness is not a transaction. It is not a strategy. It is not something you give with one eye on the reward. It is a reflection. Of your heart. Of your values. Of the quiet promises you made to yourself about the kind of person you would choose to be. Some people will never say thank you. Some will misunderstand you. Some will forget what you did the moment it no longer benefits them. Do it anyway. Because kindness is not about their response. It is about your character. Hold the door. Send the message. Offer the help. Sit beside someone who feels alone. Speak gently. Forgive when you can. Encourage without being asked. Not because they earned it. Not because they deserve it more than others. But because compassion lives in you. When you choose kindness, you strengthen something inside yourself. You become softer without becoming weak. You become generous without becoming empty. You become steady in a world that can be harsh. And here is the beautiful truth: Kindness always returns. Not always from the same person. Not always in the same way. But it returns. It comes back as peace. As self-respect. As the quiet confidence that you acted from love instead of ego. So do nice things. Quietly. Freely. Without keeping score. Let people wonder why you care so much. And let the answer be simple: Because that’s who you are.   X/Twitter Kylie Riordan @mindfulheal (The following text is shown on an image.—ed.) Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, o what you might get in return, but because of who you are. 4:46 PM · Mar 13, 2026   X/Twitter Chez la Dania @DacoDaniia Be kind, not because people deserve it, but because your soul does … 5:17 PM · Mar 13, 2026   Facebook Alfa Romeo Lima Yankee November Alfa, Sierra India Echo Romeo Romeo Alfa May 4, 2026 at 12:52 AM · “Be kind… not because people deserve it, but because your soul does.” means: Don’t be kind only when others are nice to you or “earn” your kindness.   Facebook Be Brave Mom May 21, 2026 at 9:44 PM · “Be kind to people not because they’re nice, but because you are.” — Stephen Colbert   Instagram tinypricksproject May 22, 2026 Because you are. (“Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice but because you are.—Stephen Colbert” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Bluesky D.F. Matthews/ Inkslayer ‪@dfmatthews86.bsky.social‬ “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are.” —Stephen Colbert #dailyquotes #quotes #quoteoftheday #qotd 0:04 / 0:05 6:30 AM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Chris Shrewsbury @ALPHARunning “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are.”- @StephenAtHome / Abiento Stephen. Late ⏰ Night will NEVER be the same. / #F#%K @realDonaldTrump 11:55 AM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Lindsay Kate @muffinnme Be kind to people , not because they’re nice ,  but because you are !!!  - Stephen Colbert 7:58 PM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Lady Sandra Dirkson-Philanthropist @SandraDirkson #LadySandraDirkson…FEATURED QUOTE: “Be KIND To People NOT Because They’re NICE But Because YOU ARE.” - Stephen Colbert #Quote #MotivationalQuotes #GOLD #BLUEPower #JustDoIt #Nike #GOAT #BeNICE #TrendingPosts #Viral Last edited 8:10 PM · May 23, 2026   X/Twitter Nandi 🤍💜🤍 @pallnandi Be good to people not because of who they are, but because of who you are. 4:52 AM · May 24, 2026 New York City, Work/Businesses, 2026-05-25T03:59:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/treat-everyone-with-love-even-those-who-are-rude-to-you-not-because https://barrypopik.com/blog/treat-everyone-with-love-even-those-who-are-rude-to-you-not-because “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are” is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means to be kind,whether it is appreciated or not.   “‘Treat everyone like a gentleman. Not because they are but because you are.’ - Ed Sabol @nflnetwork @nflfilms” was posted on X/Twitter by J Fray on August 1, 2011. Ed Sabol (1916-2015), a co-founder of NFL FIlms, probably said it on the NFL Network. He did not say it in his induction speech to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 6, 2011.   “@comedyortruth: Treat everyone with love, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice, but because you are nice” (the original tweet is no longer available) was posted on X/Twitter by TJAY on December 29, 2011. “Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice but because YOU are nice” was posted on X/Twitter by Mr. Zulu Crox Ebere-Nketha on December 31, 2011.   “Be kind to people not because they are nice, but because you are. 😊 #mantra” was posted on X/Twitter by Minique A on March 7, 2012. “Be kind to people. Not because they are nice but because you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Jess on May 12, 2015. “‘Be kind to people not because they’re nice, but because you are.’ — Stephen Colbert” was posted on Facebook by Be Brave Mom on May 21, 2026, and the credit to American comedian and television host Stephen Colbert went viral for a quote that he did not originate.   “Be good to people, not because of who they are, but because of who you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Vince ツ on December 20, 2025. “Be good to people not because of who they are, but because of who you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Nandi 🤍💜🤍 on May 24, 2026.     “Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, Or what you might get in return, But because of who you are” was posted on Facebook by The Pooh Lover on February 19, 2026. “Be kind, not because people deserve it, but because your soul does” was posted on X/Twitter by Chez la Dania on March 13, 2026.       Wikipedia: Ed Sabol Edwin Milton Sabol (September 11, 1916 – February 9, 2015) was an American filmmaker and the founder (with his son Steve Sabol, among others) of NFL Films. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011 as a contributor due to his works with NFL Films.   Washington (DC) Post Ed Sabol’s 2011 Hall of Fame speech February 9, 2015 | 7:23 PM EDT   X/Twitter J Fray @BigJesse76 “Treat everyone like a gentleman. Not because they are but because you are.” - Ed Sabol @nflnetwork @nflfilms 9:00 PM · Aug 1, 2011   X/Twitter Matt Nichol @M_Nichol “Treat everyone like a gentleman, not because they are, but because you are” Ed Sabol, 2011 NFL Hall of Fame inductee 9:29 PM · Aug 1, 2011     X/Twitter TJAY 🇵🇭 ✝️ @TJAY155 “@comedyortruth: Treat everyone with love, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice, but because you are nice.” 1:36 AM · Dec 29, 2011   X/Twitter Mr. Zulu Crox Ebere-Nketha @eberechuku Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice but because YOU are nice. 3:08 PM · Dec 31, 2011   X/Twitter Minique A @chaaaarmaineder Be kind to people not because they are nice, but because you are. 😊 #mantra 12:09 AM · Mar 7, 2012   X/Twitter Mr.Mindler, Jr 🌎 @DickieMindler Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you - not because they are nice, but because you are.  ~Author Unknown 12:09 AM · Dec 25, 2012   X/Twitter Joseph A. DiStefano @gccjad “Treat everyone like a gentleman, not because they are, but because you are.” - Ed Sabol (as shared by son Steve of NFL Films). 11:47 AM · Feb 2, 2015 from Winchester, NV   X/Twitter Jess @jesshair_ “Be kind to people. Not because they are nice but because you are.” Best reminder tonight. 2:29 AM · May 12, 2015   X/Twitter Vince ツ @Vince_Muema Be good to people, not because of who they are, but because of who you are. Now where’s that crowdfund link? 1:08 AM · Dec 20, 2025   Facebook The Pooh Lover February 19, 2026 at 2:52 PM · Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, Or what you might get in return, But because of who you are. Kindness is not a transaction. It is not a strategy. It is not something you give with one eye on the reward. It is a reflection. Of your heart. Of your values. Of the quiet promises you made to yourself about the kind of person you would choose to be. Some people will never say thank you. Some will misunderstand you. Some will forget what you did the moment it no longer benefits them. Do it anyway. Because kindness is not about their response. It is about your character. Hold the door. Send the message. Offer the help. Sit beside someone who feels alone. Speak gently. Forgive when you can. Encourage without being asked. Not because they earned it. Not because they deserve it more than others. But because compassion lives in you. When you choose kindness, you strengthen something inside yourself. You become softer without becoming weak. You become generous without becoming empty. You become steady in a world that can be harsh. And here is the beautiful truth: Kindness always returns. Not always from the same person. Not always in the same way. But it returns. It comes back as peace. As self-respect. As the quiet confidence that you acted from love instead of ego. So do nice things. Quietly. Freely. Without keeping score. Let people wonder why you care so much. And let the answer be simple: Because that’s who you are.   X/Twitter Kylie Riordan @mindfulheal (The following text is shown on an image.—ed.) Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, o what you might get in return, but because of who you are. 4:46 PM · Mar 13, 2026   X/Twitter Chez la Dania @DacoDaniia Be kind, not because people deserve it, but because your soul does … 5:17 PM · Mar 13, 2026   Facebook Alfa Romeo Lima Yankee November Alfa, Sierra India Echo Romeo Romeo Alfa May 4, 2026 at 12:52 AM · “Be kind… not because people deserve it, but because your soul does.” means: Don’t be kind only when others are nice to you or “earn” your kindness.   Facebook Be Brave Mom May 21, 2026 at 9:44 PM · “Be kind to people not because they’re nice, but because you are.” — Stephen Colbert   Instagram tinypricksproject May 22, 2026 Because you are. (“Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice but because you are.—Stephen Colbert” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Bluesky D.F. Matthews/ Inkslayer ‪@dfmatthews86.bsky.social‬ “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are.” —Stephen Colbert #dailyquotes #quotes #quoteoftheday #qotd 0:04 / 0:05 6:30 AM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Chris Shrewsbury @ALPHARunning “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are.”- @StephenAtHome / Abiento Stephen. Late ⏰ Night will NEVER be the same. / #F#%K @realDonaldTrump 11:55 AM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Lindsay Kate @muffinnme Be kind to people , not because they’re nice ,  but because you are !!!  - Stephen Colbert 7:58 PM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Lady Sandra Dirkson-Philanthropist @SandraDirkson #LadySandraDirkson…FEATURED QUOTE: “Be KIND To People NOT Because They’re NICE But Because YOU ARE.” - Stephen Colbert #Quote #MotivationalQuotes #GOLD #BLUEPower #JustDoIt #Nike #GOAT #BeNICE #TrendingPosts #Viral Last edited 8:10 PM · May 23, 2026   X/Twitter Nandi 🤍💜🤍 @pallnandi Be good to people not because of who they are, but because of who you are. 4:52 AM · May 24, 2026 New York City, Work/Businesses, 2026-05-25T03:58:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/be-kind-to-people-not-because-theyre-nice-but-because-you-are https://barrypopik.com/blog/be-kind-to-people-not-because-theyre-nice-but-because-you-are “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are” is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means to be kind,whether it is appreciated or not.   “‘Treat everyone like a gentleman. Not because they are but because you are.’ - Ed Sabol @nflnetwork @nflfilms” was posted on X/Twitter by J Fray on August 1, 2011. Ed Sabol (1916-2015), a co-founder of NFL FIlms, probably said it on the NFL Network. He did not say it in his induction speech to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 6, 2011.   “@comedyortruth: Treat everyone with love, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice, but because you are nice” (the original tweet is no longer available) was posted on X/Twitter by TJAY on December 29, 2011. “Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice but because YOU are nice” was posted on X/Twitter by Mr. Zulu Crox Ebere-Nketha on December 31, 2011.   “Be kind to people not because they are nice, but because you are. 😊 #mantra” was posted on X/Twitter by Minique A on March 7, 2012. “Be kind to people. Not because they are nice but because you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Jess on May 12, 2015. “‘Be kind to people not because they’re nice, but because you are.’ — Stephen Colbert” was posted on Facebook by Be Brave Mom on May 21, 2026, and the credit to American comedian and television host Stephen Colbert went viral for a quote that he did not originate.   “Be good to people, not because of who they are, but because of who you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Vince ツ on December 20, 2025. “Be good to people not because of who they are, but because of who you are” was posted on X/Twitter by Nandi 🤍💜🤍 on May 24, 2026.     “Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, Or what you might get in return, But because of who you are” was posted on Facebook by The Pooh Lover on February 19, 2026. “Be kind, not because people deserve it, but because your soul does” was posted on X/Twitter by Chez la Dania on March 13, 2026.       Wikipedia: Ed Sabol Edwin Milton Sabol (September 11, 1916 – February 9, 2015) was an American filmmaker and the founder (with his son Steve Sabol, among others) of NFL Films. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011 as a contributor due to his works with NFL Films.   Washington (DC) Post Ed Sabol’s 2011 Hall of Fame speech February 9, 2015 | 7:23 PM EDT   X/Twitter J Fray @BigJesse76 “Treat everyone like a gentleman. Not because they are but because you are.” - Ed Sabol @nflnetwork @nflfilms 9:00 PM · Aug 1, 2011   X/Twitter Matt Nichol @M_Nichol “Treat everyone like a gentleman, not because they are, but because you are” Ed Sabol, 2011 NFL Hall of Fame inductee 9:29 PM · Aug 1, 2011     X/Twitter TJAY 🇵🇭 ✝️ @TJAY155 “@comedyortruth: Treat everyone with love, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice, but because you are nice.” 1:36 AM · Dec 29, 2011   X/Twitter Mr. Zulu Crox Ebere-Nketha @eberechuku Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice but because YOU are nice. 3:08 PM · Dec 31, 2011   X/Twitter Minique A @chaaaarmaineder Be kind to people not because they are nice, but because you are. 😊 #mantra 12:09 AM · Mar 7, 2012   X/Twitter Mr.Mindler, Jr 🌎 @DickieMindler Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you - not because they are nice, but because you are.  ~Author Unknown 12:09 AM · Dec 25, 2012   X/Twitter Joseph A. DiStefano @gccjad “Treat everyone like a gentleman, not because they are, but because you are.” - Ed Sabol (as shared by son Steve of NFL Films). 11:47 AM · Feb 2, 2015 from Winchester, NV   X/Twitter Jess @jesshair_ “Be kind to people. Not because they are nice but because you are.” Best reminder tonight. 2:29 AM · May 12, 2015   X/Twitter Vince ツ @Vince_Muema Be good to people, not because of who they are, but because of who you are. Now where’s that crowdfund link? 1:08 AM · Dec 20, 2025   Facebook The Pooh Lover February 19, 2026 at 2:52 PM · Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, Or what you might get in return, But because of who you are. Kindness is not a transaction. It is not a strategy. It is not something you give with one eye on the reward. It is a reflection. Of your heart. Of your values. Of the quiet promises you made to yourself about the kind of person you would choose to be. Some people will never say thank you. Some will misunderstand you. Some will forget what you did the moment it no longer benefits them. Do it anyway. Because kindness is not about their response. It is about your character. Hold the door. Send the message. Offer the help. Sit beside someone who feels alone. Speak gently. Forgive when you can. Encourage without being asked. Not because they earned it. Not because they deserve it more than others. But because compassion lives in you. When you choose kindness, you strengthen something inside yourself. You become softer without becoming weak. You become generous without becoming empty. You become steady in a world that can be harsh. And here is the beautiful truth: Kindness always returns. Not always from the same person. Not always in the same way. But it returns. It comes back as peace. As self-respect. As the quiet confidence that you acted from love instead of ego. So do nice things. Quietly. Freely. Without keeping score. Let people wonder why you care so much. And let the answer be simple: Because that’s who you are.   X/Twitter Kylie Riordan @mindfulheal (The following text is shown on an image.—ed.) Do nice things for people… Not because of who they are, o what you might get in return, but because of who you are. 4:46 PM · Mar 13, 2026   X/Twitter Chez la Dania @DacoDaniia Be kind, not because people deserve it, but because your soul does … 5:17 PM · Mar 13, 2026   Facebook Alfa Romeo Lima Yankee November Alfa, Sierra India Echo Romeo Romeo Alfa May 4, 2026 at 12:52 AM · “Be kind… not because people deserve it, but because your soul does.” means: Don’t be kind only when others are nice to you or “earn” your kindness.   Facebook Be Brave Mom May 21, 2026 at 9:44 PM · “Be kind to people not because they’re nice, but because you are.” — Stephen Colbert   Instagram tinypricksproject May 22, 2026 Because you are. (“Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice but because you are.—Stephen Colbert” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Bluesky D.F. Matthews/ Inkslayer ‪@dfmatthews86.bsky.social‬ “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are.” —Stephen Colbert #dailyquotes #quotes #quoteoftheday #qotd 0:04 / 0:05 6:30 AM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Chris Shrewsbury @ALPHARunning “Be kind to people. Not because they’re nice, but because you are.”- @StephenAtHome / Abiento Stephen. Late ⏰ Night will NEVER be the same. / #F#%K @realDonaldTrump 11:55 AM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Lindsay Kate @muffinnme Be kind to people , not because they’re nice ,  but because you are !!!  - Stephen Colbert 7:58 PM · May 22, 2026   X/Twitter Lady Sandra Dirkson-Philanthropist @SandraDirkson #LadySandraDirkson…FEATURED QUOTE: “Be KIND To People NOT Because They’re NICE But Because YOU ARE.” - Stephen Colbert #Quote #MotivationalQuotes #GOLD #BLUEPower #JustDoIt #Nike #GOAT #BeNICE #TrendingPosts #Viral Last edited 8:10 PM · May 23, 2026   X/Twitter Nandi 🤍💜🤍 @pallnandi Be good to people not because of who they are, but because of who you are. 4:52 AM · May 24, 2026 New York City, Work/Businesses, 2026-05-25T03:49:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/having-kids-is-like-constantly-cleaning-up-after-a-party-you-didnt-attend https://barrypopik.com/blog/having-kids-is-like-constantly-cleaning-up-after-a-party-you-didnt-attend “Having kids is like continually cleaning up after a huge party that you didn’t attend” is a saying that has been printed on many images. The kids have the fun around the house, while the parents just clean up after them.   “Having kids is like continually cleaning up after a huge party that you didn’t attend” was posted on X/Twitter by Just Me on July 12, 2015. “Having kids is like constantly cleaning up after a party you didn’t attend” was posted on X/Twitter by 🤠This is Chris on May 19, 2016.     X/Twitter Just Me @atthecubicle Having kids is like continually cleaning up after a huge party that you didn’t attend. 10:37 PM · Jul 12, 2015   X/Twitter Dave Gomez @dcgomez1 .@queenofthinair RT @atthecubicle: Having kids is like continually cleaning up after a huge party that you didn’t attend. 7:06 PM · Jul 20, 2015   X/Twitter Apparel @Apparel_Loner Having kids is like continually cleaning up after a huge party that you didn’t attend. 11:26 AM · Nov 4, 2015   X/Twitter 🤠This is Chris 🇨🇦 @ChrisYYC Having kids is like constantly cleaning up after a party you didn’t attend 10:37 AM · May 19, 2016   X/Twitter Britany Aldridge @BritanyAldridg1 Having kids is like constantly cleaning up after a party you didn’t attend. #momlife #momof4 8:44 PM · May 9, 2018   X/Twitter YourCutestEnemy🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @YourCutestEnemy Having kids is like constantly cleaning up after a party that you weren’t even invited to, and didn’t attend. 11:29 AM · Nov 28, 2020     Facebook im not right in the head.com May 23, 2026 at 2:58 PM · (“Having kids is like continually cleaning up after a huge party that you didn’t attend” is shown on an image.—ed.) New York City, Buildings/Housing/Parks, 2026-05-24T04:58:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/having-kids-is-like-continually-cleaning-up-after-a-huge-party https://barrypopik.com/blog/having-kids-is-like-continually-cleaning-up-after-a-huge-party “Having kids is like continually cleaning up after a huge party that you didn’t attend” is a saying that has been printed on many images. The kids have the fun around the house, while the parents just clean up after them.   “Having kids is like continually cleaning up after a huge party that you didn’t attend” was posted on X/Twitter by Just Me on July 12, 2015. “Having kids is like constantly cleaning up after a party you didn’t attend” was posted on X/Twitter by 🤠This is Chris on May 19, 2016.     X/Twitter Just Me @atthecubicle Having kids is like continually cleaning up after a huge party that you didn’t attend. 10:37 PM · Jul 12, 2015   X/Twitter Dave Gomez @dcgomez1 .@queenofthinair RT @atthecubicle: Having kids is like continually cleaning up after a huge party that you didn’t attend. 7:06 PM · Jul 20, 2015   X/Twitter Apparel @Apparel_Loner Having kids is like continually cleaning up after a huge party that you didn’t attend. 11:26 AM · Nov 4, 2015   X/Twitter 🤠This is Chris 🇨🇦 @ChrisYYC Having kids is like constantly cleaning up after a party you didn’t attend 10:37 AM · May 19, 2016   X/Twitter Britany Aldridge @BritanyAldridg1 Having kids is like constantly cleaning up after a party you didn’t attend. #momlife #momof4 8:44 PM · May 9, 2018   X/Twitter YourCutestEnemy🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @YourCutestEnemy Having kids is like constantly cleaning up after a party that you weren’t even invited to, and didn’t attend. 11:29 AM · Nov 28, 2020     Facebook im not right in the head.com May 23, 2026 at 2:58 PM · (“Having kids is like continually cleaning up after a huge party that you didn’t attend” is shown on an image.—ed.) 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