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 2026-08-02T21:43:00+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)“The big apple gets a disproportionate share of the national sap” (1909)“The Great Big Red Apple that grows in the very top of the tree” (1917)  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)“Big Apple” design in New York’s “key to the city” (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.WorldAtlasCity NicknamesSecret NYCGotta Love New YorkMinted NYCClassic New York HistoryNew York City AdvisorNew-York ForeverNYBRISKBig Apple SecretsSparkly Maid NYCRent Own Sell—New YorkVisit New YorkEpicenter NYCMuseum of the City of New York (from 1998)NY.com (from 1999)NewYork.comStreetEasyAmerica ExplainedThe MarginalianToday I Found OutToday I Found Out (video)HowStuffWorksHotBotFlavor365SlaylebrityTravel & Culture SalonHistory ChannelBritannicaDictionary.comUrban DictionaryPhrase Finder“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/american-politics-is-professional-wrestling-for-people https://barrypopik.com/blog/american-politics-is-professional-wrestling-for-people “Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart”—World Wrestling Entertainment is professional wrestling, but for entertainment purposes only and frequently called “fake wrestling”—is a saying that has been printed on several images. Many people believe that politics is fake just like the WWE, and that the Democrat and Republican parties are fake opposition.   “Hi, this is your daily reminder that American politics is a high-functioning form of professional wrestling for people who think they’re too smart for pro wrestling.. Carry on” was posted on X/Twitter by James Lewis on October 23, 2019. “American politics is pro wrestling for people who think they’re too smart for pro wrestling” was posted on X/Twitter by James Lewis on September 1, 2020. “American politics is just WWE for people that think they’re too intelligent for WWE” was posted on Facebook by Norman Fox on June 3, 2024. “Politics isn’t about truth anymore. It’s professional wrestling for people who think they’re too smart to watch professional wrestling” was posted on Bluesky by LyndaGood on July 7, 2026.   “Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart” was posted on Facebook by Jon Player on December 27, 2019. “Politics is just professional wrestling for people who think they’re smart” was posted on X/Twitter by Will🏴Ⓐ on December 28, 2019. “Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart” (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by DuPage Libertarians on February 4, 2020.     X/Twitter James Lewis @Jimmymack010 Hi, this is your daily reminder that American politics is a high-functioning form of professional wrestling for people who think they’re too smart for pro wrestling. Carry on. 5:10 PM · Oct 23, 2019   Facebook Erik Lawson December 27, 2019 at 9:30 AM · Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart.   Facebook Jon Player December 27, 2019 at 2:13 PM · Politics is just professional wrestling for people who think they’re smart.   X/Twitter Will🏴Ⓐ @wmullins7 Politics is just professional wrestling for people who think they’re smart. 11:12 PM · Dec 28, 2019   X/Twitter ٰالعجل @flashback0001 Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart #سوچ_کا_سفر 5:09 AM · Jan 2, 2020   Facebook DuPage Libertarians February 4, 2020 at 8:26 AM · Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart. #Simpsons (This is also shown on an image.—ed.)   X/Twitter James Lewis @Jimmymack010 None at all.  Politics is pro wrestling for people who think they’re too smart for pro wrestling. 1:14 AM · Jul 8, 2020   X/Twitter James Lewis @Jimmymack010 How can you not realize that American politics is pro wrestling for people who think they’re too smart for pro wrestling?? 7:13 AM · Aug 13, 2020   X/Twitter 🇻🇦Warrior in The Garden🇻🇦 @WITG777 Politics are WWE for people who think they’re smart 3:02 PM · Aug 12, 2020   X/Twitter James Lewis @Jimmymack010 Charade.  American politics is pro wrestling for people who think they’re too smart for pro wrestling. 11:41 PM · Sep 1, 2020   X/Twitter RedDirtSport @RedDirtSport Parody account Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart. Quote Nausicaa Renner 🍷🌑🌊 @nausjcaa Nov 2, 2021 ok just hear me out… if sports didn’t exist, would people be more invested in local politics 10:36 PM · Nov 2, 2021   X/Twitter Ashton Blaise @theashtonblaise Politics is WWE for people who think they’re smart. 6:07 PM · Nov 30, 2022   Facebook Norman Fox June 3, 2024 at 10:35 AM · American politics is just WWE for people that think they’re too intelligent for WWE.   X/Twitter FormlessOne🦂‡ @RunTheGhouls Politics really is WWE for people who think they’re smart. It’s even got blade jobs now. 7:15 PM · Jul 13, 2024   X/Twitter Ashton Blaise @theashtonblaise Politics is WWE for people who think they’re smart. 3:35 PM · Jul 8, 2025   Facebook Anthony Jeffree January 21, 2026 at 9:34 AM · “ Politics is pro wrestling for people who think they are smart. “ Greg Hunt   X/Twitter Consuela Bananahammock @Bamamahannock Democracy is WWE for people who think they’re smart. 9:43 AM · Mar 18, 2026   Instagram wrestlingmikecheck April 8, 2026 let the games begin, midterm elections begin! Politics: scripted drama, heel turns, and fake outrage — but with worse merch #wrestlingmemes #midtermelections #prowrestling (“Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart. CHANGE MY MING” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Facebook Shannon Miller is with Shannon Miller2. April 9, 2026 at 9:26 AM · ‼️☠️🤯🖤🇺🇸 (“Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart. CHANGE MY MING” is shown on an image.—ed.)   X/Twitter cache @vayacongato lmao that’s a promo, it’s not real politics is WWE for people who think they’re smart 7:28 PM · Jun 22, 2026   Bluesky LyndaGood @lyndagood.bsky.social Now they’re reconciled. Well… that’s convenient. See, we’ve reached a point where “never” means “until next Tuesday.” Politics isn’t about truth anymore. It’s professional wrestling for people who think they’re too smart to watch professional wrestling. 7:07 AM · Jul 7, 2026 New York City, Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health, 2026-08-02T21:43:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/politics-is-just-professional-wrestling-for-people-who-think-theyre-smart https://barrypopik.com/blog/politics-is-just-professional-wrestling-for-people-who-think-theyre-smart “Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart”—World Wrestling Entertainment is professional wrestling, but for entertainment purposes only and frequently called “fake wrestling”—is a saying that has been printed on several images. Many people believe that politics is fake just like the WWE, and that the Democrat and Republican parties are fake opposition.   “Hi, this is your daily reminder that American politics is a high-functioning form of professional wrestling for people who think they’re too smart for pro wrestling.. Carry on” was posted on X/Twitter by James Lewis on October 23, 2019. “American politics is pro wrestling for people who think they’re too smart for pro wrestling” was posted on X/Twitter by James Lewis on September 1, 2020. “American politics is just WWE for people that think they’re too intelligent for WWE” was posted on Facebook by Norman Fox on June 3, 2024. “Politics isn’t about truth anymore. It’s professional wrestling for people who think they’re too smart to watch professional wrestling” was posted on Bluesky by LyndaGood on July 7, 2026.   “Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart” was posted on Facebook by Jon Player on December 27, 2019. “Politics is just professional wrestling for people who think they’re smart” was posted on X/Twitter by Will🏴Ⓐ on December 28, 2019. “Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart” (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by DuPage Libertarians on February 4, 2020.     X/Twitter James Lewis @Jimmymack010 Hi, this is your daily reminder that American politics is a high-functioning form of professional wrestling for people who think they’re too smart for pro wrestling. Carry on. 5:10 PM · Oct 23, 2019   Facebook Erik Lawson December 27, 2019 at 9:30 AM · Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart.   Facebook Jon Player December 27, 2019 at 2:13 PM · Politics is just professional wrestling for people who think they’re smart.   X/Twitter Will🏴Ⓐ @wmullins7 Politics is just professional wrestling for people who think they’re smart. 11:12 PM · Dec 28, 2019   X/Twitter ٰالعجل @flashback0001 Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart #سوچ_کا_سفر 5:09 AM · Jan 2, 2020   Facebook DuPage Libertarians February 4, 2020 at 8:26 AM · Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart. #Simpsons (This is also shown on an image.—ed.)   X/Twitter James Lewis @Jimmymack010 None at all.  Politics is pro wrestling for people who think they’re too smart for pro wrestling. 1:14 AM · Jul 8, 2020   X/Twitter James Lewis @Jimmymack010 How can you not realize that American politics is pro wrestling for people who think they’re too smart for pro wrestling?? 7:13 AM · Aug 13, 2020   X/Twitter 🇻🇦Warrior in The Garden🇻🇦 @WITG777 Politics are WWE for people who think they’re smart 3:02 PM · Aug 12, 2020   X/Twitter James Lewis @Jimmymack010 Charade.  American politics is pro wrestling for people who think they’re too smart for pro wrestling. 11:41 PM · Sep 1, 2020   X/Twitter RedDirtSport @RedDirtSport Parody account Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart. Quote Nausicaa Renner 🍷🌑🌊 @nausjcaa Nov 2, 2021 ok just hear me out… if sports didn’t exist, would people be more invested in local politics 10:36 PM · Nov 2, 2021   X/Twitter Ashton Blaise @theashtonblaise Politics is WWE for people who think they’re smart. 6:07 PM · Nov 30, 2022   Facebook Norman Fox June 3, 2024 at 10:35 AM · American politics is just WWE for people that think they’re too intelligent for WWE.   X/Twitter FormlessOne🦂‡ @RunTheGhouls Politics really is WWE for people who think they’re smart. It’s even got blade jobs now. 7:15 PM · Jul 13, 2024   X/Twitter Ashton Blaise @theashtonblaise Politics is WWE for people who think they’re smart. 3:35 PM · Jul 8, 2025   Facebook Anthony Jeffree January 21, 2026 at 9:34 AM · “ Politics is pro wrestling for people who think they are smart. “ Greg Hunt   X/Twitter Consuela Bananahammock @Bamamahannock Democracy is WWE for people who think they’re smart. 9:43 AM · Mar 18, 2026   Instagram wrestlingmikecheck April 8, 2026 let the games begin, midterm elections begin! Politics: scripted drama, heel turns, and fake outrage — but with worse merch #wrestlingmemes #midtermelections #prowrestling (“Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart. CHANGE MY MING” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Facebook Shannon Miller is with Shannon Miller2. April 9, 2026 at 9:26 AM · ‼️☠️🤯🖤🇺🇸 (“Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart. CHANGE MY MING” is shown on an image.—ed.)   X/Twitter cache @vayacongato lmao that’s a promo, it’s not real politics is WWE for people who think they’re smart 7:28 PM · Jun 22, 2026   Bluesky LyndaGood @lyndagood.bsky.social Now they’re reconciled. Well… that’s convenient. See, we’ve reached a point where “never” means “until next Tuesday.” Politics isn’t about truth anymore. It’s professional wrestling for people who think they’re too smart to watch professional wrestling. 7:07 AM · Jul 7, 2026 New York City, Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health, 2026-08-02T21:42:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/politics-is-just-wwe-for-people-who-think-theyre-smart https://barrypopik.com/blog/politics-is-just-wwe-for-people-who-think-theyre-smart “Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart”—World Wrestling Entertainment is professional wrestling, but for entertainment purposes only and frequently called “fake wrestling”—is a saying that has been printed on several images. Many people believe that politics is fake just like the WWE, and that the Democrat and Republican parties are fake opposition.   “Hi, this is your daily reminder that American politics is a high-functioning form of professional wrestling for people who think they’re too smart for pro wrestling.. Carry on” was posted on X/Twitter by James Lewis on October 23, 2019. “American politics is pro wrestling for people who think they’re too smart for pro wrestling” was posted on X/Twitter by James Lewis on September 1, 2020. “American politics is just WWE for people that think they’re too intelligent for WWE” was posted on Facebook by Norman Fox on June 3, 2024. “Politics isn’t about truth anymore. It’s professional wrestling for people who think they’re too smart to watch professional wrestling” was posted on Bluesky by LyndaGood on July 7, 2026.   “Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart” was posted on Facebook by Jon Player on December 27, 2019. “Politics is just professional wrestling for people who think they’re smart” was posted on X/Twitter by Will🏴Ⓐ on December 28, 2019. “Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart” (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by DuPage Libertarians on February 4, 2020.     X/Twitter James Lewis @Jimmymack010 Hi, this is your daily reminder that American politics is a high-functioning form of professional wrestling for people who think they’re too smart for pro wrestling. Carry on. 5:10 PM · Oct 23, 2019   Facebook Erik Lawson December 27, 2019 at 9:30 AM · Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart.   Facebook Jon Player December 27, 2019 at 2:13 PM · Politics is just professional wrestling for people who think they’re smart.   X/Twitter Will🏴Ⓐ @wmullins7 Politics is just professional wrestling for people who think they’re smart. 11:12 PM · Dec 28, 2019   X/Twitter ٰالعجل @flashback0001 Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart #سوچ_کا_سفر 5:09 AM · Jan 2, 2020   Facebook DuPage Libertarians February 4, 2020 at 8:26 AM · Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart. #Simpsons (This is also shown on an image.—ed.)   X/Twitter James Lewis @Jimmymack010 None at all.  Politics is pro wrestling for people who think they’re too smart for pro wrestling. 1:14 AM · Jul 8, 2020   X/Twitter James Lewis @Jimmymack010 How can you not realize that American politics is pro wrestling for people who think they’re too smart for pro wrestling?? 7:13 AM · Aug 13, 2020   X/Twitter 🇻🇦Warrior in The Garden🇻🇦 @WITG777 Politics are WWE for people who think they’re smart 3:02 PM · Aug 12, 2020   X/Twitter James Lewis @Jimmymack010 Charade.  American politics is pro wrestling for people who think they’re too smart for pro wrestling. 11:41 PM · Sep 1, 2020   X/Twitter RedDirtSport @RedDirtSport Parody account Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart. Quote Nausicaa Renner 🍷🌑🌊 @nausjcaa Nov 2, 2021 ok just hear me out… if sports didn’t exist, would people be more invested in local politics 10:36 PM · Nov 2, 2021   X/Twitter Ashton Blaise @theashtonblaise Politics is WWE for people who think they’re smart. 6:07 PM · Nov 30, 2022   Facebook Norman Fox June 3, 2024 at 10:35 AM · American politics is just WWE for people that think they’re too intelligent for WWE.   X/Twitter FormlessOne🦂‡ @RunTheGhouls Politics really is WWE for people who think they’re smart. It’s even got blade jobs now. 7:15 PM · Jul 13, 2024   X/Twitter Ashton Blaise @theashtonblaise Politics is WWE for people who think they’re smart. 3:35 PM · Jul 8, 2025   Facebook Anthony Jeffree January 21, 2026 at 9:34 AM · “ Politics is pro wrestling for people who think they are smart. “ Greg Hunt   X/Twitter Consuela Bananahammock @Bamamahannock Democracy is WWE for people who think they’re smart. 9:43 AM · Mar 18, 2026   Instagram wrestlingmikecheck April 8, 2026 let the games begin, midterm elections begin! Politics: scripted drama, heel turns, and fake outrage — but with worse merch #wrestlingmemes #midtermelections #prowrestling (“Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart. CHANGE MY MING” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Facebook Shannon Miller is with Shannon Miller2. April 9, 2026 at 9:26 AM · ‼️☠️🤯🖤🇺🇸 (“Politics is just WWE for people who think they’re smart. CHANGE MY MING” is shown on an image.—ed.)   X/Twitter cache @vayacongato lmao that’s a promo, it’s not real politics is WWE for people who think they’re smart 7:28 PM · Jun 22, 2026   Bluesky LyndaGood @lyndagood.bsky.social Now they’re reconciled. Well… that’s convenient. See, we’ve reached a point where “never” means “until next Tuesday.” Politics isn’t about truth anymore. It’s professional wrestling for people who think they’re too smart to watch professional wrestling. 7:07 AM · Jul 7, 2026 New York City, Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health, 2026-08-02T18:22:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/they-call-it-socialism-because-you-get-to-socialize-with-people https://barrypopik.com/blog/they-call-it-socialism-because-you-get-to-socialize-with-people “They call it socialism because you get to socialize with people while you wait in line for bread” is a saying that has been printed on several images. Socialism is an economic and political that usually has nothing to do with socializing.   “Did you know: They call it socialism because you get to socialize with people while you wait in line for bread” (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Goths Against Cancel Culture - Joshua Gunn on March 4, 2026.     Facebook Goths Against Cancel Culture Joshua Gunn · March 4, 2026 at 3:49 AM · (“Did you know: They call it socialism because you get to socialize with people while you wait in line for bread” is shown on an image.—ed.)   X/Twitter Gary Wright @TheBuilderGary DID YOU KNOW They call it Socialism because you get to socialize with people while you wait in line for rationed food….sounds great and fun….Right? 7:18 PM · Jul 11, 2026   Threads alexandrina.rt 07/14/26 (“Did you know: They call it socialism because you get to socialize with people while you wait in line for bread” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Facebook Eugene Brusilovskiy July 14, 2026 at 6:08 PM · And they call it socialism because you get to socialize 🙂 (“Did you know: They call it socialism because you get to socialize with people while you wait in line for bread” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Facebook Students For Liberty July 16, 2026 And if governments could ration even the air, you can bet Maduro, Chávez, Kim… would do it too lmao. (“Did you know: They call it socialism because you get to socialize with people while you wait in line for bread” is shown on an image.—ed.)       Facebook The Alaska Story July 27, 2026 at 9:53 PM · Makes sense. (“Did you know: They call it socialism because you get to socialize with people while you wait in line for bread” is shown on an image.—ed.)   X/Twitter Michael 🚀 @dtr_trading They call it socialism because you get to socialize with your neighbours while you wait in line for bread 3:39 PM · Jul 31, 2026 New York City, Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health, 2026-08-02T16:32:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/panera-sells-overpriced-hospital-food-and-everyone https://barrypopik.com/blog/panera-sells-overpriced-hospital-food-and-everyone Panera Bread,  an American multinational chain of bakery-café fast casual restaurants, has sometimes been criticized as tasting like hospital food. Panera has also been criticized as being too expensive.   “Panera is straight up hospital food” was posted on X/Twitter by Julian Arroyo on January 12, 2015. “If you think about it Panera basically just sells overpriced hospital food” was posted on X/Twitter by 🧀 Austin Lenz 🧀 on April 10, 2016. “Panera sells overpriced hospital food and everyone just seems to be okay with that” was posted on X/Twitter by Murph & Turf on April 13, 2019.   “Panera is literally glorified hospital food” was posted on X/Twitter by Kam The Man on September 13, 2019, and this received over 168,000 likes. “Panera is the perfect choice when you’re not sick but you’re craving hospital food. And you’re like, my bank balance is too high” was posted on X/Twitter by Drew on June 23, 2026, and this received over 54,000 likes.         Wikipedia: Panera Bread Panera Bread Company (/pəˈnɛərə/ pə-NAIR-ə) is an American multinational chain of bakery-café fast casual restaurants with over 2,000 locations, all of which are in the United States and Canada. Its headquarters are in Fenton, Missouri. The chain operates as Saint Louis Bread Company in the Greater St. Louis area, with over 100 locations.   X/Twitter Julian Arroyo @Arroybro Panera is straight up hospital food 4:06 PM · Jan 12, 2015   X/Twitter 🧀 Austin Lenz 🧀 @austin_lenz If you think about it Panera basically just sells overpriced hospital food. 8:16 PM · Apr 10, 2016   X/Twitter local waif @maroonmooon Panera is literally just overpriced hospital food 2:06 PM · Aug 5, 2017 from Ashland, OR   X/Twitter Murph & Turf @JamesMurphy Panera sells overpriced hospital food and everyone just seems to be okay with that. 9:37 PM · Apr 13, 2019   X/Twitter Chonie Soprano 🔫 @nava_anthony Panera is literally just glorified hospital food. 12:39 AM · Apr 20, 2019   Reddit—LSU ballowhat—September 12, 2019 Does anyone actually enjoy the Panera in PFT? (“PANERA BREAD SELLS OVERPRICED HOSPITAL FOOD. CHANGE MY MIND” is shown on an image.—ed.)   X/Twitter Kam The Man @Kameranb23 Panera is literally glorified hospital food Quote self centered @influencedbyVon Sep 9, 2019 ONE GOTTA GO 11:36 PM · Sep 13, 2019       Facebook Robert B. Heath Sr. July 6, 2022 at 6:53 PM · Panera Bread ain’t nothing but overpriced hospital food   X/Twitter NUFF @nuffsaidny Panera Bread ain’t nothing but glorified hospital food. 9:32 AM · Dec 14, 2022   Reddit—Unpopularopinion Basic_Skill_7390—February 21, 2023 Panera is just expensive hospital food There is nothing special about Panera for the price it is. I once got a side of mac and cheese and received mac and cheese with ice on it because they didn’t reheat it enough. They have the same food options and food quality as a hospital for triple the price.   Facebook Lamar Tyler March 20, 2023 at 7:16 PM · Panera bread is nothing but Luxury hospital food.       Facebook All You Can Eat April 10, 2023 at 4:28 AM · Panera sells overpriced hospital food and everyone just seems ok with that.   X/Twitter CVB @throwback42 Panera bread sells over priced hospital food and everyone seems just OK with that 🤣 1:17 PM · Apr 10, 2023   Bluesky RogueBarkeep @roguebarkeep.bsky.social Panera is overpriced hospital food 12:50 AM · Jul 2, 2023   Reddit—Raleigh dm919—December 8, 2023 Everyone: Panera is overpriced hospital food. Panera: Nuh-uh!   Bluesky Allison @allielibrary.bsky.social Panera: when you want weirdly expensive hospital food 1:28 AM · Dec 8, 2024   Facebook Sarcastic Mama March 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM · Panera sells overpriced hospital food and everyone just seems to be ok with that.   Bluesky Not Your Negress @notyournegro.blacksky.app Panera Bread is just hospital food and baked goods. GIF ALT 12:31 PM · May 14, 2025   Bluesky Pitch Mr. Perfect @michaelwaterloo.bsky.social Panera Bread is just overpriced hospital food 3:02 PM · Oct 7, 2025   Bluesky ~Tilda is short for Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantilda Menace @hulcricket.bsky.social someone described Panera to me as “premium-priced hospital food” and I’ve never been able to think about it the same way again 12:58 PM · Nov 19, 2025   X/Twitter M E G. @meganjewells I’m gonna stand on ten toes when I say this: Panera bread is overpriced hospital food. 7:35 PM · Mar 22, 2026   X/Twitter Drew @drewdyck Panera is the perfect choice when you’re not sick but you’re craving hospital food. And you’re like, my bank balance is too high. 9:12 PM · Jun 23, 2026 New York City, Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores, 2026-08-02T08:43:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/panera-is-literally-glorified-hospital-food https://barrypopik.com/blog/panera-is-literally-glorified-hospital-food Panera Bread,  an American multinational chain of bakery-café fast casual restaurants, has sometimes been criticized as tasting like hospital food. Panera has also been criticized as being too expensive.   “Panera is straight up hospital food” was posted on X/Twitter by Julian Arroyo on January 12, 2015. “If you think about it Panera basically just sells overpriced hospital food” was posted on X/Twitter by 🧀 Austin Lenz 🧀 on April 10, 2016. “Panera sells overpriced hospital food and everyone just seems to be okay with that” was posted on X/Twitter by Murph & Turf on April 13, 2019.   “Panera is literally glorified hospital food” was posted on X/Twitter by Kam The Man on September 13, 2019, and this received over 168,000 likes. “Panera is the perfect choice when you’re not sick but you’re craving hospital food. And you’re like, my bank balance is too high” was posted on X/Twitter by Drew on June 23, 2026, and this received over 54,000 likes.         Wikipedia: Panera Bread Panera Bread Company (/pəˈnɛərə/ pə-NAIR-ə) is an American multinational chain of bakery-café fast casual restaurants with over 2,000 locations, all of which are in the United States and Canada. Its headquarters are in Fenton, Missouri. The chain operates as Saint Louis Bread Company in the Greater St. Louis area, with over 100 locations.   X/Twitter Julian Arroyo @Arroybro Panera is straight up hospital food 4:06 PM · Jan 12, 2015   X/Twitter 🧀 Austin Lenz 🧀 @austin_lenz If you think about it Panera basically just sells overpriced hospital food. 8:16 PM · Apr 10, 2016   X/Twitter local waif @maroonmooon Panera is literally just overpriced hospital food 2:06 PM · Aug 5, 2017 from Ashland, OR   X/Twitter Murph & Turf @JamesMurphy Panera sells overpriced hospital food and everyone just seems to be okay with that. 9:37 PM · Apr 13, 2019   X/Twitter Chonie Soprano 🔫 @nava_anthony Panera is literally just glorified hospital food. 12:39 AM · Apr 20, 2019   Reddit—LSU ballowhat—September 12, 2019 Does anyone actually enjoy the Panera in PFT? (“PANERA BREAD SELLS OVERPRICED HOSPITAL FOOD. CHANGE MY MIND” is shown on an image.—ed.)   X/Twitter Kam The Man @Kameranb23 Panera is literally glorified hospital food Quote self centered @influencedbyVon Sep 9, 2019 ONE GOTTA GO 11:36 PM · Sep 13, 2019       Facebook Robert B. Heath Sr. July 6, 2022 at 6:53 PM · Panera Bread ain’t nothing but overpriced hospital food   X/Twitter NUFF @nuffsaidny Panera Bread ain’t nothing but glorified hospital food. 9:32 AM · Dec 14, 2022   Reddit—Unpopularopinion Basic_Skill_7390—February 21, 2023 Panera is just expensive hospital food There is nothing special about Panera for the price it is. I once got a side of mac and cheese and received mac and cheese with ice on it because they didn’t reheat it enough. They have the same food options and food quality as a hospital for triple the price.   Facebook Lamar Tyler March 20, 2023 at 7:16 PM · Panera bread is nothing but Luxury hospital food.       Facebook All You Can Eat April 10, 2023 at 4:28 AM · Panera sells overpriced hospital food and everyone just seems ok with that.   X/Twitter CVB @throwback42 Panera bread sells over priced hospital food and everyone seems just OK with that 🤣 1:17 PM · Apr 10, 2023   Bluesky RogueBarkeep @roguebarkeep.bsky.social Panera is overpriced hospital food 12:50 AM · Jul 2, 2023   Reddit—Raleigh dm919—December 8, 2023 Everyone: Panera is overpriced hospital food. Panera: Nuh-uh!   Bluesky Allison @allielibrary.bsky.social Panera: when you want weirdly expensive hospital food 1:28 AM · Dec 8, 2024   Facebook Sarcastic Mama March 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM · Panera sells overpriced hospital food and everyone just seems to be ok with that.   Bluesky Not Your Negress @notyournegro.blacksky.app Panera Bread is just hospital food and baked goods. GIF ALT 12:31 PM · May 14, 2025   Bluesky Pitch Mr. Perfect @michaelwaterloo.bsky.social Panera Bread is just overpriced hospital food 3:02 PM · Oct 7, 2025   Bluesky ~Tilda is short for Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantilda Menace @hulcricket.bsky.social someone described Panera to me as “premium-priced hospital food” and I’ve never been able to think about it the same way again 12:58 PM · Nov 19, 2025   X/Twitter M E G. @meganjewells I’m gonna stand on ten toes when I say this: Panera bread is overpriced hospital food. 7:35 PM · Mar 22, 2026   X/Twitter Drew @drewdyck Panera is the perfect choice when you’re not sick but you’re craving hospital food. And you’re like, my bank balance is too high. 9:12 PM · Jun 23, 2026 New York City, Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores, 2026-08-02T08:42:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/panera-is-the-perfect-choice-when-youre-not-sick https://barrypopik.com/blog/panera-is-the-perfect-choice-when-youre-not-sick Panera Bread,  an American multinational chain of bakery-café fast casual restaurants, has sometimes been criticized as tasting like hospital food. Panera has also been criticized as being too expensive.   “Panera is straight up hospital food” was posted on X/Twitter by Julian Arroyo on January 12, 2015. “If you think about it Panera basically just sells overpriced hospital food” was posted on X/Twitter by 🧀 Austin Lenz 🧀 on April 10, 2016. “Panera sells overpriced hospital food and everyone just seems to be okay with that” was posted on X/Twitter by Murph & Turf on April 13, 2019.   “Panera is literally glorified hospital food” was posted on X/Twitter by Kam The Man on September 13, 2019, and this received over 168,000 likes. “Panera is the perfect choice when you’re not sick but you’re craving hospital food. And you’re like, my bank balance is too high” was posted on X/Twitter by Drew on June 23, 2026, and this received over 54,000 likes.         Wikipedia: Panera Bread Panera Bread Company (/pəˈnɛərə/ pə-NAIR-ə) is an American multinational chain of bakery-café fast casual restaurants with over 2,000 locations, all of which are in the United States and Canada. Its headquarters are in Fenton, Missouri. The chain operates as Saint Louis Bread Company in the Greater St. Louis area, with over 100 locations.   X/Twitter Julian Arroyo @Arroybro Panera is straight up hospital food 4:06 PM · Jan 12, 2015   X/Twitter 🧀 Austin Lenz 🧀 @austin_lenz If you think about it Panera basically just sells overpriced hospital food. 8:16 PM · Apr 10, 2016   X/Twitter local waif @maroonmooon Panera is literally just overpriced hospital food 2:06 PM · Aug 5, 2017 from Ashland, OR   X/Twitter Murph & Turf @JamesMurphy Panera sells overpriced hospital food and everyone just seems to be okay with that. 9:37 PM · Apr 13, 2019   X/Twitter Chonie Soprano 🔫 @nava_anthony Panera is literally just glorified hospital food. 12:39 AM · Apr 20, 2019   Reddit—LSU ballowhat—September 12, 2019 Does anyone actually enjoy the Panera in PFT? (“PANERA BREAD SELLS OVERPRICED HOSPITAL FOOD. CHANGE MY MIND” is shown on an image.—ed.)   X/Twitter Kam The Man @Kameranb23 Panera is literally glorified hospital food Quote self centered @influencedbyVon Sep 9, 2019 ONE GOTTA GO 11:36 PM · Sep 13, 2019       Facebook Robert B. Heath Sr. July 6, 2022 at 6:53 PM · Panera Bread ain’t nothing but overpriced hospital food   X/Twitter NUFF @nuffsaidny Panera Bread ain’t nothing but glorified hospital food. 9:32 AM · Dec 14, 2022   Reddit—Unpopularopinion Basic_Skill_7390—February 21, 2023 Panera is just expensive hospital food There is nothing special about Panera for the price it is. I once got a side of mac and cheese and received mac and cheese with ice on it because they didn’t reheat it enough. They have the same food options and food quality as a hospital for triple the price.   Facebook Lamar Tyler March 20, 2023 at 7:16 PM · Panera bread is nothing but Luxury hospital food.       Facebook All You Can Eat April 10, 2023 at 4:28 AM · Panera sells overpriced hospital food and everyone just seems ok with that.   X/Twitter CVB @throwback42 Panera bread sells over priced hospital food and everyone seems just OK with that 🤣 1:17 PM · Apr 10, 2023   Bluesky RogueBarkeep @roguebarkeep.bsky.social Panera is overpriced hospital food 12:50 AM · Jul 2, 2023   Reddit—Raleigh dm919—December 8, 2023 Everyone: Panera is overpriced hospital food. Panera: Nuh-uh!   Bluesky Allison @allielibrary.bsky.social Panera: when you want weirdly expensive hospital food 1:28 AM · Dec 8, 2024   Facebook Sarcastic Mama March 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM · Panera sells overpriced hospital food and everyone just seems to be ok with that.   Bluesky Not Your Negress @notyournegro.blacksky.app Panera Bread is just hospital food and baked goods. GIF ALT 12:31 PM · May 14, 2025   Bluesky Pitch Mr. Perfect @michaelwaterloo.bsky.social Panera Bread is just overpriced hospital food 3:02 PM · Oct 7, 2025   Bluesky ~Tilda is short for Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantilda Menace @hulcricket.bsky.social someone described Panera to me as “premium-priced hospital food” and I’ve never been able to think about it the same way again 12:58 PM · Nov 19, 2025   X/Twitter M E G. @meganjewells I’m gonna stand on ten toes when I say this: Panera bread is overpriced hospital food. 7:35 PM · Mar 22, 2026   X/Twitter Drew @drewdyck Panera is the perfect choice when you’re not sick but you’re craving hospital food. And you’re like, my bank balance is too high. 9:12 PM · Jun 23, 2026 New York City, Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores, 2026-08-02T06:47:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/the-best-part-about-having-a-job-is-being-able-to-go-through https://barrypopik.com/blog/the-best-part-about-having-a-job-is-being-able-to-go-through Doors often state “Employees Only Beyond This Point,” and it can be cool to be an employee and to go through the doors and beyond that point. However, then one has to work the job, and that’s often not cool.   “the best part about having a job is being able to go through doors other people aren’t allowed to use the worst part is everything else” was posted on Tumblr by lesbianboyfriend on July 31, 2024, and this received over 88,000 likes. “the best part about having a job is being able to go through doors other people aren’t allowed to use. the worst part is everything else” was posted on X/Twitter by “27.” on June 23, 2026, and this received over 225,000 likes.           Tumblr lesbianboyfriend July 31, 2024 the best part about having a job is being able to go through doors other people aren’t allowed to use the worst part is everything else #jules.txt   X/Twitter Osmosis Jones @chloeewebsterr best part about having a job is being able to go through doors other people aren’t allowed to use the worst part is everything else all of it 8:54 PM · Aug 6, 2024   X/Twitter Teddybearisms @teddybearisms The best part about having a job is being able to go through doors other people aren’t allowed to, but the worst part is everything else. 4:47 PM · Aug 30, 2024   Bluesky Jay Luker @jluker.bsky.social I had a job as a bellhop when I was 16 and the best part was roof ccess thevampirejules the best part about having a job is being able to go through doors other people aren’t allowed to use the worst part is everything else http://www.tumblr.com 6:35 AM · Oct 22, 2024 ·  X/Twitter 27. @dimvji the best part about having a job is being able to go through doors other people aren’t allowed to use. the worst part is everything else 11:52 AM · Jun 23, 2026   X/Twitter Shyaaam @Shhyaaamm The best part about having a job is being able to go through doors other people aren’t allowed to use. the worst part is everything else 1:35 AM · Jul 27, 2026 New York City, Work/Businesses, 2026-08-02T03:39:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/startup-idea-a-gym-that-only-charges-when-you-dont-go https://barrypopik.com/blog/startup-idea-a-gym-that-only-charges-when-you-dont-go Gyms make money overselling memberships, knowing that many people who buy memberships won’t regularly go to the gym. But what about the opposite as a business plan? “Business idea: A gym that only charges when you don’t go” is a saying that has been printed on many images.   “Request for Startup: A gym that only makes you pay when you don’t go. Via @blakeir” was posted on X/Twitter by Ankur Mishra on January 12, 2019. “Idea: a gym that makes you pay when you don’t go” was posted on X/Twitter by Jeff Sredni on June 13, 2019. “Business idea: A gym that only charges when you don’t go. Will it work?” was posted on X/Twitter by Saurabh on March 12, 2023. “startup idea: a gym that only charges when you don’t go” was posted on X/Twitter by jai on March 22, 2025.   Some people think this would be a bad business model, since it encourages crowded gyms. Also, people who do not often go to the gyms (casual users) would quickly cancel their memberships.           X/Twitter Ankur Mishra @iAnkurMishra Request for Startup: A gym that only makes you pay when you don’t go. Via @blakeir 11:16 AM · Jan 12, 2019   X/Twitter Jeff Sredni @jsredni Idea: a gym that makes you pay when you don’t go. 3:58 PM · Jun 13, 2019   X/Twitter Saurabh @TheOvermanEthos Business idea: A gym that only charges when you don’t go. Will it work? 9:30 AM · Mar 12, 2023   X/Twitter Saurabh @TheOvermanEthos Business idea: A gym that only charges when you don’t go. 9:30 AM · Aug 22, 2023   X/Twitter Saurabh @TheOvermanEthos Business idea: A gym that only charges when you don’t go. 7:30 AM · Jul 6, 2024   Bluesky Koreydior @koreydior.bsky.social Business idea: A gym that only charges when you don’t go. 7:15 PM · Mar 12, 2025   X/Twitter jai @jaibz startup idea: a gym that only charges when you don’t go 1:17 PM · Mar 22, 2025   X/Twitter Saurabh @TheOvermanEthos Business idea - A gym that only charges when you dont go. 10:30 AM · Aug 5, 2025   X/Twitter Saurabh @TheOvermanEthos Business idea: A gym that only charges when you dont go. 9:30 AM · Jan 10, 2026   Reddit—NepalSocial Best-Care8547—January 11, 2026 Business idea: A gym that only charges when you don’t go. Will I be rich or bankrupt? 🤔   X/Twitter Rowan @knowRowan Startup idea:  A gym that only charges when you dont go. 9:49 AM · Jan 15, 2026   Facebook Phil Amandro July 25, 2026 at 12:11 PM · Business idea: A gym that only charges when you d New York City, Exercise/Running/Health Clubs, Work/Businesses, 2026-08-01T17:26:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/business-idea-a-gym-that-only-charges-when-you-dont-go https://barrypopik.com/blog/business-idea-a-gym-that-only-charges-when-you-dont-go Gyms make money overselling memberships, knowing that many people who buy memberships won’t regularly go to the gym. But what about the opposite as a business plan? “Business idea: A gym that only charges when you don’t go” is a saying that has been printed on many images.   “Request for Startup: A gym that only makes you pay when you don’t go. Via @blakeir” was posted on X/Twitter by Ankur Mishra on January 12, 2019. “Idea: a gym that makes you pay when you don’t go” was posted on X/Twitter by Jeff Sredni on June 13, 2019. “Business idea: A gym that only charges when you don’t go. Will it work?” was posted on X/Twitter by Saurabh on March 12, 2023. “startup idea: a gym that only charges when you don’t go” was posted on X/Twitter by jai on March 22, 2025.   Some people think this would be a bad business model, since it encourages crowded gyms. Also, people who do not often go to the gyms (casual users) would quickly cancel their memberships.           X/Twitter Ankur Mishra @iAnkurMishra Request for Startup: A gym that only makes you pay when you don’t go. Via @blakeir 11:16 AM · Jan 12, 2019   X/Twitter Jeff Sredni @jsredni Idea: a gym that makes you pay when you don’t go. 3:58 PM · Jun 13, 2019   X/Twitter Saurabh @TheOvermanEthos Business idea: A gym that only charges when you don’t go. Will it work? 9:30 AM · Mar 12, 2023   X/Twitter Saurabh @TheOvermanEthos Business idea: A gym that only charges when you don’t go. 9:30 AM · Aug 22, 2023   X/Twitter Saurabh @TheOvermanEthos Business idea: A gym that only charges when you don’t go. 7:30 AM · Jul 6, 2024   Bluesky Koreydior @koreydior.bsky.social Business idea: A gym that only charges when you don’t go. 7:15 PM · Mar 12, 2025   X/Twitter jai @jaibz startup idea: a gym that only charges when you don’t go 1:17 PM · Mar 22, 2025   X/Twitter Saurabh @TheOvermanEthos Business idea - A gym that only charges when you dont go. 10:30 AM · Aug 5, 2025   X/Twitter Saurabh @TheOvermanEthos Business idea: A gym that only charges when you dont go. 9:30 AM · Jan 10, 2026   Reddit—NepalSocial Best-Care8547—January 11, 2026 Business idea: A gym that only charges when you don’t go. Will I be rich or bankrupt? 🤔   X/Twitter Rowan @knowRowan Startup idea:  A gym that only charges when you dont go. 9:49 AM · Jan 15, 2026   Facebook Phil Amandro July 25, 2026 at 12:11 PM · Business idea: A gym that only charges when you d New York City, Exercise/Running/Health Clubs, Work/Businesses, 2026-08-01T16:40:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/no-data-center-on-earth-is-worth-the-loss-of-bees-water-and-trees https://barrypopik.com/blog/no-data-center-on-earth-is-worth-the-loss-of-bees-water-and-trees “There is no data center on Earth that’s worth the bees, water, and trees” is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that data centers come at a cost to the environment, and this high cost is not worth it.       “There is no data center on Earth that’s worth the bees, water, and trees” was posted on Threads by anxious_opposition on May 15, 2026, and this received over 53,500 likes. “no data center is worth sacrificing bees water and trees” was posted on X/Twitter by Hunt 🧢 on May 17, 2026. “No data center on Earth is worth the loss of bees, water, and trees” was posted on X/Twitter by Australian Patriot on July 12, 2026.     X/Twitter 🐍Sneksnack⭐ @Snek_Snack “Bees, trees, and clean water” yeah, NONE of those can exist in conjunction with a AI data center ffs 🤦🏽‍♂️ 4:50 PM · Dec 21, 2025   Threads anxious_opposition 05/15/26 There is no data center on Earth that’s worth the bees, water, and trees.   Threads davidattenborough_fandom 05/17/26 There is no data center on Earth that’s worth the bees, clean water, and trees.   X/Twitter 𐌁𐌉Ᏽ 𐌕𐌉𐌌𐌉 @OrevaZSN There is no data center on Earth that’s worth the bees, water, and trees. 5:40 AM · May 17, 2026   X/Twitter Hunt 🧢 @Internethunts no data center is worth sacrificing bees water and trees 5:41 AM · May 17, 2026   X/Twitter @omgsidewalks no data center on Earth is worth the bees, water, and trees. 2:30 PM · May 25, 2026 ·  Bluesky The Liberal BoJack @thelibbojack.bsky.social no data center on Earth is worth the bees, water, and trees. 7:47 AM · May 27, 2026   X/Twitter Australian Patriot. @JimThom90458694 “No data center on Earth is worth the loss of bees, water, and trees.” And honestly, it is hard to disagree. Technology matters. AI matters. The internet matters. But none of it matters more than the living systems that keep the planet alive. Bees pollinate food. Trees clean the air, cool the land, and protect wildlife. Water is not a luxury. It is survival. So when people talk about building bigger and bigger data centers, the question should not just be: How powerful will it be? It should also be: Where is the water coming from? What land is being cleared? What wildlife is being pushed out? Who pays the environmental cost? Progress is not real progress if it destroys the thing we all depend on. A smarter future should not mean fewer forests, fewer bees, and less clean water. Build the technology. But not at the cost of the planet that makes life possible. 2:09 AM · Jul 12, 2026   Bluesky JourneyDude in Scotland @scottishinsider.org No data center on Earth is worth the loss of bees, water, and trees. 4:29 PM · Jul 13, 2026   X/Twitter @ymmayerr “No data center on Earth is worth the loss of bees, water, and trees.” - Do you agree? 10:27 AM · Jul 17, 2026   X/Twitter @omgsidewalks NO DATA CENTER ON EARTH IS WORTH THE BEES, WATER AND TREES. 3:08 AM · Jul 24, 2026   X/Twitter ✰. @swagoszn_ No data center is worth sacrificing bees, water, and trees. 8:42 AM · Jul 27, 2026   Bluesky The Liberal BoJack @thelibbojack.bsky.social No data center is worth sacrificing bees, water, and trees. Post Anything Here: interactink.vercel.app 7:18 AM · Jul 28, 2026 New York City, Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health, Work/Businesses, 2026-08-01T09:00:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/no-data-center-is-worth-sacrificing-bees-water-and-trees https://barrypopik.com/blog/no-data-center-is-worth-sacrificing-bees-water-and-trees “There is no data center on Earth that’s worth the bees, water, and trees” is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that data centers come at a cost to the environment, and this high cost is not worth it.       “There is no data center on Earth that’s worth the bees, water, and trees” was posted on Threads by anxious_opposition on May 15, 2026, and this received over 53,500 likes. “no data center is worth sacrificing bees water and trees” was posted on X/Twitter by Hunt 🧢 on May 17, 2026. “No data center on Earth is worth the loss of bees, water, and trees” was posted on X/Twitter by Australian Patriot on July 12, 2026.     X/Twitter 🐍Sneksnack⭐ @Snek_Snack “Bees, trees, and clean water” yeah, NONE of those can exist in conjunction with a AI data center ffs 🤦🏽‍♂️ 4:50 PM · Dec 21, 2025   Threads anxious_opposition 05/15/26 There is no data center on Earth that’s worth the bees, water, and trees.   Threads davidattenborough_fandom 05/17/26 There is no data center on Earth that’s worth the bees, clean water, and trees.   X/Twitter 𐌁𐌉Ᏽ 𐌕𐌉𐌌𐌉 @OrevaZSN There is no data center on Earth that’s worth the bees, water, and trees. 5:40 AM · May 17, 2026   X/Twitter Hunt 🧢 @Internethunts no data center is worth sacrificing bees water and trees 5:41 AM · May 17, 2026   X/Twitter @omgsidewalks no data center on Earth is worth the bees, water, and trees. 2:30 PM · May 25, 2026 ·  Bluesky The Liberal BoJack @thelibbojack.bsky.social no data center on Earth is worth the bees, water, and trees. 7:47 AM · May 27, 2026   X/Twitter Australian Patriot. @JimThom90458694 “No data center on Earth is worth the loss of bees, water, and trees.” And honestly, it is hard to disagree. Technology matters. AI matters. The internet matters. But none of it matters more than the living systems that keep the planet alive. Bees pollinate food. Trees clean the air, cool the land, and protect wildlife. Water is not a luxury. It is survival. So when people talk about building bigger and bigger data centers, the question should not just be: How powerful will it be? It should also be: Where is the water coming from? What land is being cleared? What wildlife is being pushed out? Who pays the environmental cost? Progress is not real progress if it destroys the thing we all depend on. A smarter future should not mean fewer forests, fewer bees, and less clean water. Build the technology. But not at the cost of the planet that makes life possible. 2:09 AM · Jul 12, 2026   Bluesky JourneyDude in Scotland @scottishinsider.org No data center on Earth is worth the loss of bees, water, and trees. 4:29 PM · Jul 13, 2026   X/Twitter @ymmayerr “No data center on Earth is worth the loss of bees, water, and trees.” - Do you agree? 10:27 AM · Jul 17, 2026   X/Twitter @omgsidewalks NO DATA CENTER ON EARTH IS WORTH THE BEES, WATER AND TREES. 3:08 AM · Jul 24, 2026   X/Twitter ✰. @swagoszn_ No data center is worth sacrificing bees, water, and trees. 8:42 AM · Jul 27, 2026   Bluesky The Liberal BoJack @thelibbojack.bsky.social No data center is worth sacrificing bees, water, and trees. Post Anything Here: interactink.vercel.app 7:18 AM · Jul 28, 2026 New York City, Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health, Work/Businesses, 2026-08-01T08:59:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/there-is-no-data-center-on-earth-thats-worth-the-bees-water-and-trees https://barrypopik.com/blog/there-is-no-data-center-on-earth-thats-worth-the-bees-water-and-trees “There is no data center on Earth that’s worth the bees, water, and trees” is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that data centers come at a cost to the environment, and this high cost is not worth it.       “There is no data center on Earth that’s worth the bees, water, and trees” was posted on Threads by anxious_opposition on May 15, 2026, and this received over 53,500 likes. “no data center is worth sacrificing bees water and trees” was posted on X/Twitter by Hunt 🧢 on May 17, 2026. “No data center on Earth is worth the loss of bees, water, and trees” was posted on X/Twitter by Australian Patriot on July 12, 2026.     X/Twitter 🐍Sneksnack⭐ @Snek_Snack “Bees, trees, and clean water” yeah, NONE of those can exist in conjunction with a AI data center ffs 🤦🏽‍♂️ 4:50 PM · Dec 21, 2025   Threads anxious_opposition 05/15/26 There is no data center on Earth that’s worth the bees, water, and trees.   Threads davidattenborough_fandom 05/17/26 There is no data center on Earth that’s worth the bees, clean water, and trees.   X/Twitter 𐌁𐌉Ᏽ 𐌕𐌉𐌌𐌉 @OrevaZSN There is no data center on Earth that’s worth the bees, water, and trees. 5:40 AM · May 17, 2026   X/Twitter Hunt 🧢 @Internethunts no data center is worth sacrificing bees water and trees 5:41 AM · May 17, 2026   X/Twitter @omgsidewalks no data center on Earth is worth the bees, water, and trees. 2:30 PM · May 25, 2026 ·  Bluesky The Liberal BoJack @thelibbojack.bsky.social no data center on Earth is worth the bees, water, and trees. 7:47 AM · May 27, 2026   X/Twitter Australian Patriot. @JimThom90458694 “No data center on Earth is worth the loss of bees, water, and trees.” And honestly, it is hard to disagree. Technology matters. AI matters. The internet matters. But none of it matters more than the living systems that keep the planet alive. Bees pollinate food. Trees clean the air, cool the land, and protect wildlife. Water is not a luxury. It is survival. So when people talk about building bigger and bigger data centers, the question should not just be: How powerful will it be? It should also be: Where is the water coming from? What land is being cleared? What wildlife is being pushed out? Who pays the environmental cost? Progress is not real progress if it destroys the thing we all depend on. A smarter future should not mean fewer forests, fewer bees, and less clean water. Build the technology. But not at the cost of the planet that makes life possible. 2:09 AM · Jul 12, 2026   Bluesky JourneyDude in Scotland @scottishinsider.org No data center on Earth is worth the loss of bees, water, and trees. 4:29 PM · Jul 13, 2026   X/Twitter @ymmayerr “No data center on Earth is worth the loss of bees, water, and trees.” - Do you agree? 10:27 AM · Jul 17, 2026   X/Twitter @omgsidewalks NO DATA CENTER ON EARTH IS WORTH THE BEES, WATER AND TREES. 3:08 AM · Jul 24, 2026   X/Twitter ✰. @swagoszn_ No data center is worth sacrificing bees, water, and trees. 8:42 AM · Jul 27, 2026   Bluesky The Liberal BoJack @thelibbojack.bsky.social No data center is worth sacrificing bees, water, and trees. Post Anything Here: interactink.vercel.app 7:18 AM · Jul 28, 2026 New York City, Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health, Work/Businesses, 2026-08-01T08:14:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/its-so-hot-outside-i-almost-called-my-ex https://barrypopik.com/blog/its-so-hot-outside-i-almost-called-my-ex A heat joke centers around the double meaning of “shady”—“sheltered from the sun’s rays” (providing shade) and “of questionable merit” (disreputable).   “It’s so hot I almost called my ex so I could be around something shady 😩” was posted on X/Twitter by ‘$ on July 22, 2016. “its so hot outside i almost called my ex so i could be around something shady” was posted on X/Twitter by kortneecruz on July 22, 2016.   “It’s so hot outside that I almost called a politician so I could be around something shady!” was posted on Facebook by Home Groan Puns - Sam Lencke on July 8, 2026. “It’s so hot outside I almost called a politician so I could be around something shady” (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Matt Lawrence on July 14, 2026.     X/Twitter ‘$ @forwardalwysss It’s so hot I almost called my ex so I could be around something shady 😩 9:06 AM · Jul 22, 2016   X/Twitter kortneecruz @kortneecruz its so hot outside i almost called my ex so i could be around something shady. 4:20 PM · Jul 22, 2016   X/Twitter milly @KaylaMillsap4 “It’s so hot outside I almost called my ex so I could be around something shady” 😂 this is the funniest thing I’ve ever ever ever heard 12:46 AM · Jul 23, 2016   Facebook Brandon Westfall July 25, 2016 at 6:48 PM · It is so hot outside today I almost called my ex so I could be around something shady   Reddit—Jokes stopitkramer—May 20, 2018 It’s so hot outside that I almost called my ex. So I could be around something shady.   Facebook Home Groan Puns Sam Lencke · July 8, 2026 at 11:43 AM · It’s so hot outside that I almost called a politician so I could be around something shady!   Facebook Matt Lawrence July 14, 2026 at 8:36 AM · (“It’s so hot outside I almost called a politician so I could be around something shady” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Facebook America’s Cultural Decline Into Idiocy (ACDII)  · Pennie May Landry · July 31, 2026 at 12:42 PM · (“It’s so hot outside I almost called a politician so I could be around something shady” is shown on an image.—ed.)     Facebook im not right in the head.com July 31, 2026 at 5:57 PM · Doesn’t matter who’s your party, there’s enough shade to go around. (“It’s so hot outside I almost called a politician so I could be around something shady” is shown on an image.—ed.) New York City, Time/Weather, 2026-08-01T03:58:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/its-so-hot-outside-i-almost-called-a-politician https://barrypopik.com/blog/its-so-hot-outside-i-almost-called-a-politician A heat joke centers around the double meaning of “shady”—“sheltered from the sun’s rays” (providing shade) and “of questionable merit” (disreputable).   “It’s so hot I almost called my ex so I could be around something shady 😩” was posted on X/Twitter by ‘$ on July 22, 2016. “its so hot outside i almost called my ex so i could be around something shady” was posted on X/Twitter by kortneecruz on July 22, 2016.   “It’s so hot outside that I almost called a politician so I could be around something shady!” was posted on Facebook by Home Groan Puns - Sam Lencke on July 8, 2026. “It’s so hot outside I almost called a politician so I could be around something shady” (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Matt Lawrence on July 14, 2026.     X/Twitter ‘$ @forwardalwysss It’s so hot I almost called my ex so I could be around something shady 😩 9:06 AM · Jul 22, 2016   X/Twitter kortneecruz @kortneecruz its so hot outside i almost called my ex so i could be around something shady. 4:20 PM · Jul 22, 2016   X/Twitter milly @KaylaMillsap4 “It’s so hot outside I almost called my ex so I could be around something shady” 😂 this is the funniest thing I’ve ever ever ever heard 12:46 AM · Jul 23, 2016   Facebook Brandon Westfall July 25, 2016 at 6:48 PM · It is so hot outside today I almost called my ex so I could be around something shady   Reddit—Jokes stopitkramer—May 20, 2018 It’s so hot outside that I almost called my ex. So I could be around something shady.   Facebook Home Groan Puns Sam Lencke · July 8, 2026 at 11:43 AM · It’s so hot outside that I almost called a politician so I could be around something shady!   Facebook Matt Lawrence July 14, 2026 at 8:36 AM · (“It’s so hot outside I almost called a politician so I could be around something shady” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Facebook America’s Cultural Decline Into Idiocy (ACDII)  · Pennie May Landry · July 31, 2026 at 12:42 PM · (“It’s so hot outside I almost called a politician so I could be around something shady” is shown on an image.—ed.)     Facebook im not right in the head.com July 31, 2026 at 5:57 PM · Doesn’t matter who’s your party, there’s enough shade to go around. (“It’s so hot outside I almost called a politician so I could be around something shady” is shown on an image.—ed.) New York City, Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health, Time/Weather, 2026-08-01T03:56:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/we-went-from-cows-are-killing-the-climate-to-lets-build https://barrypopik.com/blog/we-went-from-cows-are-killing-the-climate-to-lets-build “How did we go from ‘cows are killing the climate’ to ‘let’s build data centers everywhere’” and “We went from cows are killing the climate to let’s build 600 acre data centers everywhere” are sayings that have been printed on many images. Cows are usually regarded as better for the planet than data centers.   “We went from cows are killing the climate to let’s build 600 acre data centers everywhere” was posted on Instagram by its.angie.echols on May 31, 2026, and this received over 12,800 likes.   “How did we go from ‘cows are killing the climate’ to ‘let’s build data centers everywhere’?” (also shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Miller Farms on July 29, 2026, and this received over 102,500 likes.       X/Twitter Mike Thompson @MikeThompsonIN They tell us cows are bad for the environment, yet building hundreds of data centers and blanketing prime ag land with solar farms are great. 7:09 AM · Jan 7, 2026   X/Twitter Cary Kelly @CaryKelly11 I just like pointing out the how the people who claim cows are a waste of water, are nowhere to be found when talking about data centers or almonds. 12:46 PM · Apr 4, 2026   Instagram its.angie.echols May 31, 2026 Ummm… how did we arrive here?? Does Greta know?? (“We went from cows are killing the climate to let’s build 600 acre data centers everywhere” is shown.—ed.)   Facebook The Spring Hill Kansas Insider · David Superdave Larson · June 5, 2026 at 11:37 AM · (“We went from cows are killing the climate to let’s build 600 acre data centers everywhere” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Facebook Only In Canada · Eileen Howden · June 8, 2026 at 8:33 PM · (“We went from cows are killing the climate to let’s build 600 acre data centers everywhere” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Facebook Baba Lala July 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM · How did we go from ‘cows are killing the climate’ to ‘let’s build AI data/surveillance centers everywhere’ 🤔   Facebook I Support Farmers Markets July 22, 2026 at 6:49 PM · Worth a thought…. (“We went from cows are killing the climate to let’s build 600 acre data centers everywhere” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Facebook Fuck’-‘ed up shit July 23, 2026 at 11:27 AM · 🤡🌏 (“We went from cows are killing the climate to let’s build 600 acre data centers everywhere” is shown on an image.—ed.)   X/Twitter Papageorgio @PapageorgioWV WE WENT FROM.. “COWS ARE KILLING THE CLIMATE” TO… “LET’S BUILD 600-ACRE DATA CENTERS EVERYWHERE.” 3:32 PM · Jul 26, 2026   X/Twitter Old Salty Marine @BamaSaltyMarine We went from…Cows are killing the planet to…let’s build 600 acre data centers everywhere…. Someone…is looking at filing their bank account…overseas, up! 2:42 PM · Jul 27, 2026   Facebook Miller Farms July 29, 2026 at 5:27 PM · How did we go from “cows are killing the climate” to “let’s build data centers everywhere”? (This is also shown on an image.—ed.) It’s interesting how one land use is constantly scrutinized while another—requiring massive amounts of electricity, water, and infrastructure—is often celebrated without the same level of debate.   X/Twitter Larry Stoudt @Live462 How did we go from “cows are killing the climate” to “let’s build data centers everywhere”? It’s interesting how one land use is constantly scrutinized while another—requiring massive amounts of electricity, water, and infrastructure—is often celebrated without the same level of debate. (The saying on an image by @MillerFarms is shown.—ed.) 8:36 AM · Jul 30, 2026     X/Twitter VictoriaL59 @Victoria59L Bueller ⁉️⁉️🤦‍♀️ Miller Farms ⬇️ How did we go from “cows are killing the climate” to “let’s build data centers everywhere”? It’s interesting how one land use is constantly scrutinized while another-requiring massive amounts of electricity, water, and infrastructure-is often celebrated without the same level of debate. 6:03 PM · Jul 30, 2026   Bluesky GSIMEDIA @gsimedia.bsky.social How did we go from “cows are killing the climate” to “let’s build data centers everywhere”. 11:05 PM · Jul 30, 2026 New York City, Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health, Work/Businesses, 2026-07-31T23:25:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/how-did-we-go-from-cows-are-killing-the-climate https://barrypopik.com/blog/how-did-we-go-from-cows-are-killing-the-climate “How did we go from ‘cows are killing the climate’ to ‘let’s build data centers everywhere’” and “We went from cows are killing the climate to let’s build 600 acre data centers everywhere” are sayings that have been printed on many images. Cows are usually regarded as better for the planet than data centers.   “We went from cows are killing the climate to let’s build 600 acre data centers everywhere” was posted on Instagram by its.angie.echols on May 31, 2026, and this received over 12,800 likes.   “How did we go from ‘cows are killing the climate’ to ‘let’s build data centers everywhere’?” (also shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Miller Farms on July 29, 2026, and this received over 102,500 likes.       X/Twitter Mike Thompson @MikeThompsonIN They tell us cows are bad for the environment, yet building hundreds of data centers and blanketing prime ag land with solar farms are great. 7:09 AM · Jan 7, 2026   X/Twitter Cary Kelly @CaryKelly11 I just like pointing out the how the people who claim cows are a waste of water, are nowhere to be found when talking about data centers or almonds. 12:46 PM · Apr 4, 2026   Instagram its.angie.echols May 31, 2026 Ummm… how did we arrive here?? Does Greta know?? (“We went from cows are killing the climate to let’s build 600 acre data centers everywhere” is shown.—ed.)   Facebook The Spring Hill Kansas Insider · David Superdave Larson · June 5, 2026 at 11:37 AM · (“We went from cows are killing the climate to let’s build 600 acre data centers everywhere” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Facebook Only In Canada · Eileen Howden · June 8, 2026 at 8:33 PM · (“We went from cows are killing the climate to let’s build 600 acre data centers everywhere” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Facebook Baba Lala July 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM · How did we go from ‘cows are killing the climate’ to ‘let’s build AI data/surveillance centers everywhere’ 🤔   Facebook I Support Farmers Markets July 22, 2026 at 6:49 PM · Worth a thought…. (“We went from cows are killing the climate to let’s build 600 acre data centers everywhere” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Facebook Fuck’-‘ed up shit July 23, 2026 at 11:27 AM · 🤡🌏 (“We went from cows are killing the climate to let’s build 600 acre data centers everywhere” is shown on an image.—ed.)   X/Twitter Papageorgio @PapageorgioWV WE WENT FROM.. “COWS ARE KILLING THE CLIMATE” TO… “LET’S BUILD 600-ACRE DATA CENTERS EVERYWHERE.” 3:32 PM · Jul 26, 2026   X/Twitter Old Salty Marine @BamaSaltyMarine We went from…Cows are killing the planet to…let’s build 600 acre data centers everywhere…. Someone…is looking at filing their bank account…overseas, up! 2:42 PM · Jul 27, 2026   Facebook Miller Farms July 29, 2026 at 5:27 PM · How did we go from “cows are killing the climate” to “let’s build data centers everywhere”? (This is also shown on an image.—ed.) It’s interesting how one land use is constantly scrutinized while another—requiring massive amounts of electricity, water, and infrastructure—is often celebrated without the same level of debate.   X/Twitter Larry Stoudt @Live462 How did we go from “cows are killing the climate” to “let’s build data centers everywhere”? It’s interesting how one land use is constantly scrutinized while another—requiring massive amounts of electricity, water, and infrastructure—is often celebrated without the same level of debate. (The saying on an image by @MillerFarms is shown.—ed.) 8:36 AM · Jul 30, 2026     X/Twitter VictoriaL59 @Victoria59L Bueller ⁉️⁉️🤦‍♀️ Miller Farms ⬇️ How did we go from “cows are killing the climate” to “let’s build data centers everywhere”? It’s interesting how one land use is constantly scrutinized while another-requiring massive amounts of electricity, water, and infrastructure-is often celebrated without the same level of debate. 6:03 PM · Jul 30, 2026   Bluesky GSIMEDIA @gsimedia.bsky.social How did we go from “cows are killing the climate” to “let’s build data centers everywhere”. 11:05 PM · Jul 30, 2026 New York City, Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health, Work/Businesses, 2026-07-31T21:14:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/judge-a-doctor-by-how-hard-she-he-tries-to-get-you-off-meds https://barrypopik.com/blog/judge-a-doctor-by-how-hard-she-he-tries-to-get-you-off-meds “Judge a doctor by how hard she/he tries to get you off meds” (or “Judge your doctor by how hard he/she tries to get you off meds”) is a saying that has been printed on many images. Doctors often get paid by hooking their patients on Big Pharma medications.   “Judge a doctor by how hard he or she tries to get you off meds. Doctors now handing out medication like M&Ms” was posted on Facebook by Mike Sims on January 31, 2019. “Judge a doctor by how hard she/he tries to get you off meds”  (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Dr. Will Cole on February 1, 2019.   “Someone said (and I agree), ‘Judge your doctor by how hard they work to get you off of medications’” was posted on Facebook by Brent Evans on March 2, 2019. “JUDGE YOUR DOCTOR BY HOW HARD HE/SHE TRIES TO GET YOU OFF MEDS” (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by The End Times Beacon on May 28, 2026.     Facebook Mike Sims January 31, 2019 at 3:36 PM · Judge a doctor by how hard he or she tries to get you off meds. Doctors now handing out medication like M&Ms.   Facebook Dr. Will Cole February 1, 2019 at 6:10 PM · judge a doctor by how hard they try to get you off meds. #ketotarian 🍋🥑✌🏼 (“Judge a doctor by how hard she/he tries to get you off meds” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Facebook Brent Evans March 2, 2019 at 10:40 PM · Someone said (and I agree), “Judge your doctor by how hard they work to get you off of medications.”   Facebook Tammy Cowper- Langmaier April 22, 2019 at 3:51 PM · Judge a doctor by how hard he/she tries to get you off of your meds   X/Twitter Yes to that @yeh_kya My family doc is a true gem. Always judge a doctor by how hard he tries to get you off meds. 2:13 PM · Dec 18, 2020   Facebook Courtney Marie February 3, 2021 at 10:02 PM · Judge a doctor by how hard they try to get you OFF meds. She’s changing the face of medicine 💛   X/Twitter Raymzter @Raymzter1 ‘Judge your doctor by how fast he tries to get you off meds, not on’ 12:05 PM · Apr 30, 2021   Facebook Vipiamme Boss Green August 28, 2021 at 5:08 PM · #alkalinefood recklesshealth Judge a doctor by how hard she/he tries to get you off meds   X/Twitter BrighterDayz☀️🇺🇲 @Gaylefriend45 Judge a doctor on how hard he/she tries to get you off meds! 6:58 PM · Sep 22, 2022   X/Twitter ✨💫Cali💫✨ @505Cali2 JUDGE A DOCTOR BY HOW HARD THEY TRY TO GET YOU OFF MEDS (“Judge a doctor by how hard she/he tries to get you off meds” is shown on an image.—ed.) 5:39 PM · Mar 15, 2023     Facebook  Linda Bestland January 27, 2024 at 9:18 AM· Judge your doctor by how hard they work to get you off their drugs. Incurable is so archaic. 🤍   Facebook The End Times Beacon May 28, 2026 at 1:11 PM · (“JUDGE YOUR DOCTOR BY HOW HARD HE/SHE TRIES TO GET YOU OFF MEDS” is shown on an image.—ed.)       Facebook Natural Healing Solutions July 17, 2026 at 7:44 PM · 🙏 Judge a doctor by how hard he/she tries to get you OFF meds! (“Judge a doctor by how hard she/he tries to get you off meds” is shown on an image.—ed.)   X/Twitter Jaina @Jainadave_ Judge a doctor by how hard he/she tries to get you off meds. 12:43 AM · Jul 22, 2026   X/Twitter ✨💫Cali💫✨ @505Cali2 JUDGE YOUR DOCTOR BY HOW HARD HE/SHE TRIES TO GET YOU OFF MEDS. 6:10 PM · Jul 27, 2026 New York City, Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health, 2026-07-31T21:03:00+00:00 https://barrypopik.com/blog/judge-your-doctor-by-how-hard-he-she-tries-to-get-you-off-meds https://barrypopik.com/blog/judge-your-doctor-by-how-hard-he-she-tries-to-get-you-off-meds “Judge a doctor by how hard she/he tries to get you off meds” (or “Judge your doctor by how hard he/she tries to get you off meds”) is a saying that has been printed on many images. Doctors often get paid by hooking their patients on Big Pharma medications.   “Judge a doctor by how hard he or she tries to get you off meds. Doctors now handing out medication like M&Ms” was posted on Facebook by Mike Sims on January 31, 2019. “Judge a doctor by how hard she/he tries to get you off meds”  (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Dr. Will Cole on February 1, 2019.   “Someone said (and I agree), ‘Judge your doctor by how hard they work to get you off of medications’” was posted on Facebook by Brent Evans on March 2, 2019. “JUDGE YOUR DOCTOR BY HOW HARD HE/SHE TRIES TO GET YOU OFF MEDS” (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by The End Times Beacon on May 28, 2026.     Facebook Mike Sims January 31, 2019 at 3:36 PM · Judge a doctor by how hard he or she tries to get you off meds. Doctors now handing out medication like M&Ms.   Facebook Dr. Will Cole February 1, 2019 at 6:10 PM · judge a doctor by how hard they try to get you off meds. #ketotarian 🍋🥑✌🏼 (“Judge a doctor by how hard she/he tries to get you off meds” is shown on an image.—ed.)   Facebook Brent Evans March 2, 2019 at 10:40 PM · Someone said (and I agree), “Judge your doctor by how hard they work to get you off of medications.”   Facebook Tammy Cowper- Langmaier April 22, 2019 at 3:51 PM · Judge a doctor by how hard he/she tries to get you off of your meds   X/Twitter Yes to that @yeh_kya My family doc is a true gem. Always judge a doctor by how hard he tries to get you off meds. 2:13 PM · Dec 18, 2020   Facebook Courtney Marie February 3, 2021 at 10:02 PM · Judge a doctor by how hard they try to get you OFF meds. She’s changing the face of medicine 💛   X/Twitter Raymzter @Raymzter1 ‘Judge your doctor by how fast he tries to get you off meds, not on’ 12:05 PM · Apr 30, 2021   Facebook Vipiamme Boss Green August 28, 2021 at 5:08 PM · #alkalinefood recklesshealth Judge a doctor by how hard she/he tries to get you off meds   X/Twitter BrighterDayz☀️🇺🇲 @Gaylefriend45 Judge a doctor on how hard he/she tries to get you off meds! 6:58 PM · Sep 22, 2022   X/Twitter ✨💫Cali💫✨ @505Cali2 JUDGE A DOCTOR BY HOW HARD THEY TRY TO GET YOU OFF MEDS (“Judge a doctor by how hard she/he tries to get you off meds” is shown on an image.—ed.) 5:39 PM · Mar 15, 2023     Facebook  Linda Bestland January 27, 2024 at 9:18 AM· Judge your doctor by how hard they work to get you off their drugs. Incurable is so archaic. 🤍   Facebook The End Times Beacon May 28, 2026 at 1:11 PM · (“JUDGE YOUR DOCTOR BY HOW HARD HE/SHE TRIES TO GET YOU OFF MEDS” is shown on an image.—ed.)       Facebook Natural Healing Solutions July 17, 2026 at 7:44 PM · 🙏 Judge a doctor by how hard he/she tries to get you OFF meds! (“Judge a doctor by how hard she/he tries to get you off meds” is shown on an image.—ed.)   X/Twitter Jaina @Jainadave_ Judge a doctor by how hard he/she tries to get you off meds. 12:43 AM · Jul 22, 2026   X/Twitter ✨💫Cali💫✨ @505Cali2 JUDGE YOUR DOCTOR BY HOW HARD HE/SHE TRIES TO GET YOU OFF MEDS. 6:10 PM · Jul 27, 2026 New York City, Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health, 2026-07-31T19:22:00+00:00