Post-It Note Building (15 William Street)
15 William (formerly known as the William Beaver House) at 15 Williams Street at the Northwest corner of Beaver Street in the financial district of Manhattan, was given a nickname by the AIA Guide…
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“My favorite color is Christmas lights”
"My favorite color is Christmas lights" is a Christmas saying that has been printed on many images. "My favorite color is Christmas lights" was posted on Twitter by…
“Candy cane wishes and mistletoe kisses”
"Candy cane wishes and mistletoe kisses" is a Christmas saying that has been printed on many images. "Candy Cane Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses" was posted on Twitter by…
“Going from vegetarian to vegan just left me irate, on reflection”
"Going from vegetarian to vegan just left me irate, on reflection" was posted on Twitter by cluedont on November 14, 2012. The word "vegetarian" minus the letters in…
“Fast food is an oxymoron”
"Since 'to fast' means 'not to eat', and food is 'that which is to eat', it follows that 'fast food' is an oxymoron—food NOT to eat!" was posted…
“Distilled water is just cooked water”
Distilled water is said to be "cooked" water -- with all of the minerals boiled out of it. "@ChristinaNewman a sad thing about D h2o is that all life & vitality is cooked out of…
Subpoena Cannon
The Democrats won control of the House of Representatives after the November 2018 election. Axios reported "Democrats load "subpoena cannon" with 85+ Trump target" by Mike Allen…
“I went to Legoland last week. People were lined up for blocks”
"I went to legoland last week and it was packed. People were lined up for blocks" was posted on Twitter by "my puns have a Claus and effect" on November 8, 2018. Legos are…
“Brunch is breakfast without an alarm clock”
"Brunch is breakfast without an alarm clock" means that brunch is breakfast for someone who woke up late (without an alarm clock). "Brunch is breakfast without an alarm clock"…
“Do Santa’s cookies pair well with white wine? Asking for a friend”
"Do Santa’s cookies pair well with white wine? Asking for a friend" is a jocular Christmas saying. The joke was posted on Twitter by kes 🦁's on December 4, 2017, but authorship…
Suicide Pinnacle (observation balcony at Singer Building)
The Singer Building or Singer Tower, a 47-story office building for the Singer Sewing Machine Company located at Liberty Street and Broadway in Manhattan, was the tallest building in the world when…
“People who use selfie sticks really need to have a good, long look at themselves”
"People who use selfie sticks need to take a long look at themselves" was posted on Twitter by David Mason on December 27, 2014. The statement is literally true because selfie sticks…
“Tis the season to be freezin’”
"'Tis the season to be freezin'" is a winter saying that has been printed on many images. "Tis the season to be freezin'" was printed in the Casa Grande (AZ)…
“The magic of Christmas never ends and its greatest of gifts are family and friends”
"The magic of Christmas never ends, and its greatest of gifts are family and friends" is a Christmas saying that has been printed on many images. "The Magic of Christmas never ends…
“I’m only a morning person on December 25th”
"I'm only a morning person on December 25th" is a Christmas saying that has been printed on many images. People like to wake up early and check out their Christmas presents.…
Schrödinger’s Money
The paradox of "Schrödinger's cat" is sometimes joked as "Schrödinger's cash" or "Schrödinger's money" -- something that is both there and not there.…
“Schrödinger’s Cash: When you don’t know how much is in your bank account”
The paradox of "Schrödinger's cat" is sometimes joked as "Schrödinger's cash" or "Schrödinger's money" -- something that is both there and not there.…
“When the weatherman broke both arms and legs, he called about his four casts”
"Forecasts" sounds like "four casts." A weather pun was printed in the Daily Mail (London, UK) on September 14, 1999: "Two weathermen each broke an arm and a leg in an…
Motherfuckers Touching my Ass (Metropolitan Transportation Authority or MTA nickname)
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) operates the subways and buses in New York City. The Scissor Sisters are a New York-based band, and the lyrics in its song "Let's Have a…
Second City of the World
The nickname "Second City of the World" (or "Second City in the World") was popularized with the 1898 consolidation of Manhattan, Brooklyn and other areas into Greater New York.…