Superscraper (super + skyscraper)
"Superscraper" (super + skyscraper) is an infrequently used term for a "super" skyscraper. "Superscraper" was cited in print in 1962 (when it referred to New York…
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Strike City
New York City was called "Strike City, U.S.A." in October 1968 because of so many municipal strikes. The nickname "Strike City was influenced by Mayor John Lindsay's "Fun…
Value Investing (Value Investor)
"Value investing" is the investment theory where a "value investor" seeks to buy a security that is undervalued at its current market price. Benjamin Graham (1894-1976) and…
“How do you fix a broken pizza?”/“Tomato paste.”
A popular pizza joke is: "How do you fix a broken pizza?""Use tomato paste!" The joke has been cited in print since at least 1993. Google BooksSilly School JokesBy Gary Perkins…
“Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare”
"Vision without action is a daydream; action without vision is a nightmare" is a business saying that has been printed on many images. "Vision without action is a dream" was…
Invisible Fist (invisible hand + fist)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Invisible handIn economics, the invisible hand of the market is a metaphor conceived by Adam Smith to describe the self-regulating behavior of the marketplace.…
“Ten percent of the fishermen catch ninety percent of the fish” (fishing adage)
"Ten percent of the fishermen catch ninety percent of the fish" is a fishing adage of uncertain origin. "Surveys made by biologists show that ten percent of the fishermen catch…
“Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional”
"Pain is inevitable, suffering/misery is optional" is an inspirational proverb that has been printed on many posters. M. Kathleen Casey (or Kathleen Casey Theisen) is often credited with…
“Too close to call”
A political election is "too close to call" when it's not certain who will win. Marty Plessner (1926-2014), a political director at CBS News, said that CBS coined "too close to…
Feel-Good Story
A "feel-good story" (or "feel good story") is a story that makes the reader/listener/viewer feel good about themselves and the world -- a break from the pattern of depressing…
“Don’t eat the yellow snow”
Snow is white; "yellow snow" is snow that is urinated on. "Don't Eat the Yellow Snow" was popularized as a song title on Frank Zappa's album, Apostrophe ( ' )…
“What type of cheese is made backwards?”/“Edam.”
Edam cheese is the subject of a classic joke: "What type of cheese is made backwards?""Edam." The joke has been cited in print since at least 1939. Wikipedia: Edam cheeseEdam…
“That ball is gone, goodbye” (baseball home run call)
"Going...going...gone!" was a popular home run call by New York Yankees broadcaster Mel Allen (1913-1996). New York Mets broadcaster Ralph Kiner (1922-2014) used "Going, going, gone,…
Manufacturers Hangover (Manufacturers Hanover nickname)
Manufacturers Hanover Corporation was a bank holding company based in New York City; it formed in 1961 and merged into Chemical Bank in 1991, then Chase. Manufacturers Hanover sponsored New York…
“What kind of pizza do pilots like?”/“Plain.”
Plain pizza has its own classic joke: "What kind of pizza do pilots like?""Plain." The joke has been cited in print since at least 2008. napoleonherselfdarnn on January 13th,…
Big Swinging Dick (BSD)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Google BooksLiar's PokerBy Michael LewisNew York,NY: W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.1989Pg. 57:Nothing in the jungle got in the way of a Big Swinging Dick. That was…
Job Lock (Joblock)
"Job lock" (also written as "job-lock" and "joblock") is the condition where someone is locked into a job that he or she might otherwise want to leave. One reason for…
Clowngrade (clown + downgrade/upgrade)
A "clowngrade" (clown + downgrade/upgrade) is a foolish downgrade or upgrade made by a financial analyst. The term was coined by Joshua M. Brown on The Reformed Broker blog on February…
Doomtard (doom + retard)
Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterDisturbed@lunaticoutpostDoomtards are starting to spaz: Did I miss something important? http://bit.ly/bGDmnM8:22 AM - 3 Feb 2010 TwitterJudith…
Stronghorns (Longhorns + Charlie Strong)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Charlie StrongCharles R. Strong (born August 2, 1960) is currently an American football head coach for the University of Texas Longhorns. Strong is a graduate…