Langley Newsletter (New York Times nickname)
The New York (NY) Times newspaper is sometimes accused of printing articles favorable to the Central Intelligence Agency. Some Times critics have nicknamed the newspaper the "Langley…
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“Regular barrel of laughs” (someone/something not funny)
An entertainment is sometimes said to be "a barrel of laughs" (to have a lot of laughs) or "a barrel of fun" (to have a lot of fun). The "barrel" term was popular in…
“Real barrel of laughs” (someone/something not funny)
An entertainment is sometimes said to be "a barrel of laughs" (to have a lot of laughs) or "a barrel of fun" (to have a lot of fun). The "barrel" term was popular in…
“That wasn’t very cash money of you” (not cool)
"That wasn't very cash money" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that something is not "cool" ("cash money" is cold, hard cash).…
“Barrel of fun” (a lot of fun)
An entertainment is sometimes said to be "a barrel of laughs" (to have a lot of laughs) or "a barrel of fun" (to have a lot of fun). The "barrel" term was popular in…
California: Commiefornia (nickname)
"Coomiefornia" or "Commie-fornia" (communist + California) is a term that has been used by those who believe that the state of California is a socialist paradise (for better or…
“Barrel of laughs” (a lot of laughs)
An entertainment is sometimes said to be "a barrel of laughs" (to have a lot of laughs) or "a barrel of fun" (to have a lot of fun). The "barrel" term was popular in…
“Today’s Soup: Whiskey with ice croutons”
"Today's Soup: Whiskey with ice croutons" is a jocular drinking saying that has been printed on many images. "For dinner tonight, I think I'll have some cold whiskey soup…
Fansville
The base ball "fan" (sports enthusiast) has been cited in print from Kansas City, Missouri, in May 1885. "Fansville" is the name of a fictional town where fans live and support…
“Baseball doesn’t sound anywhere near as exciting as acidball”
Baseball is sometimes used in chemistry jokes. "If Al Kaline played baseball, who played acidball?" was posted on the newsgroup alt.humor.puns on December 5, 1996. "If a baseball…
Coincidence Theorist
The term "coincidence theorist" is sometimes used in contrast to a "conspiracy theorist." Either something was planned and it's a conspiracy, or it's all just a…
Freedom Toast (french toast)
France initially did not support the United Stated-initiated the 2003 invasion of Iraq. As a result, some U.S. establishments renamed french fries as "freedom fries" and french toast as…
Freedom Fries (french fries)
France initially did not support the United Stated-initiated the 2003 invasion of Iraq. As a result, some U.S. establishments renamed french fries as "freedom fries" and french toast as…
Liberty Steak (hamburger)
During the period of World War I in the United States, there was a rise of anti-German sentiment, and German-sounding foods were renamed. A hamburger was called “liberty steak.” "Notice to…
Liberty Sandwich (hamburger)
During the period of World War I in the United States, there was a rise of anti-German sentiment, and German-sounding foods were re-named. A hamburger was called “liberty sandwich.” "[A]…
Liberty Cabbage (sauerkraut)
During the period of World War I in the United States, there was a rise of anti-German sentiment, and German-sounding foods were renamed. Sauerkraut was called "liberty cabbage."…
“Banana nut bread? I didn’t know bananas could do that!”
"Banana nut bread/muffin" means a bread/muffin with bananas and nuts. "Nut" is not a verb (or a noun meaning a man's sexual genitalia), but there are jokes. "I…
“I like my women like I like my Starbucks. Expensive, bitter and calling me by the wrong name”
"I like my women like I like my coffee" is a meme that has been used on many images. "A Negro comedian pulled this one: 'I like my coffee strong and black -- the same way I like…
“The worst part about parallel parking is the witnesses”
Many people have difficulty parallel parking -- and they'd prefer that no one watch them do it. "The worst thing about parallel parking is witnesses" is a jocular saying that was…
“The worst thing about parallel parking is witnesses”
Many people have difficulty parallel parking -- and they'd prefer that no one watch them do it. "The worst thing about parallel parking is witnesses" is a jocular saying that was…