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"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/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…
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…
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…
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 ( ' )…
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…
"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 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…
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,…
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" (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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A "workaholic" is someone who is addicted to work. "Workaholics Synonymous" was cited in print in 1947, when it was a pun on the group Alcoholics Anonymous. Wayne Edward Oates…
The novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus(1818), by British author Mary Shelley, is about scientist Victor Frankenstein who creates a creature or monster (not named and called…
"I'm only speeding because I really have to poop" is a popular jocular bumper sticker. “I’m only speeding because I have to poop" has been cited in print since at least…
"The serve was invented so (that) the net can play" is a tennis joke by comedian Bill Cosby that has appeared in many quotation collections. The joke first appeared in Cosby's book,…
"Radio Row" is the area at a major sporting event where all of the sportsradio shows set up to broadcast interviews. "Radio row" is often located at a major hotel or conference…