“These days govt. is a four-letter word”
"These days govt. is a four-letter word" means that "govt." (government) can be obscene. "These govt. is a four letter word" (the word "days" appears to be…
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Democide (demos/democracy + homicide)
"Democide" (demos/democracy + homicide) is a word used to describe the murder of any person or people by a government. Hunter College professor Theodore Abel (1896-1988) wrote about…
“I’d be a bum on the street with a tin cup if the markets were always efficient” (Warren Buffett)
"I'd be a bum on the street with a tin cup if the markets were always efficient" was said by billionaire investor Warren Buffett and published in the April 3, 1995 issue of Fortune…
Jackalope Dog (hot dog of rabbit, antelope and pork)
The restaurant Frank in Austin offers a "Jackalope" hot dog on its menu, described as "Our custom-made antelope, rabbit & pork sausage, huckleberry compote, sriracha aioli,…
Flat Earther
Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) sailed to the western hemisphere from Spain in 1492; a myth developed that this voyage proved that the earth was round (and not flat), but this had been known for…
“When you mix religion and politics, you get politics”
"When you mis religion/science and politics, you get politics" (or, "When you mix politics and religion/science, you get politics") means that politics overcomes any discussion…
“Kitchen closed due to illness: I am sick of cooking”
"Kitchen closed due to illness: I am sick of cooking" is a one-line saying that has been placed on many gift items. "Kitchen closed on account of illness -- I'm sick of…
Third Avenue Guy (Wall Streeter working in a less important location on Third Avenue)
A March 14, 2012 New York (NY) Times "Dealbook" article explained: "A 'Third Avenue guy' is someone on Wall Street who is not smart enough to work for a company with…
Muppets (derogatory name for financial clients)
"Muppets" are puppets originally created by Jim Henson (1936-1990). Muppet characters are almost universally loved by both children and adults. On March 14, 2012, the New York (NY) Times…
“Cooking is love made visible”
"Cooking is love made visible" has been used on many gift items. "Work is love made visible" is a saying popularized in The Prophet (1923) by Kahlil Gibran. "Cooking is…
“Open the oven, take a look; first to complain is next week’s cook”
"Open the oven, take a look; first to complain is next week's/tomorrow's cook" is a saying that has been included on many lists of humorous kitchen one-liners. The saying has…
“Enjoy life—it’s delicious!”
"Enjoy life -- it's delicious" is a saying that has appeared on many Internet lists of food sayings and that has been put on various gift items. "Enjoy life -- it's…
“I kiss better than I cook”
"Kiss the cook" is an old food saying. "I kiss better than I cook" is a saying that has been on T-shirts, refrigerator magnets and other gift items since at least 2002.…
“Broken cookies don’t have calories”
"Broken cookies don't have calories" (or "broken cookies have no calories" or "broken cookies have fewer calories") has been a popular saying on refrigerator…
“Calling children strong and able—clear your dishes off the table”
"Calling children strong and able -- clear your/the dishes off the table" is a saying that has been in print since at least 2006. The saying has been put on various gift items and has…
“Bless the cook who serves love and laughter”
"Bless the cook who serves love and laughter" is a traditional-sounding blessing that has been printed on T-shirts and other gift items. The saying, however, has been cited in print from…
“Good bread, good meat, good God, let’s eat”
"Good bread/wine, good meat, good God/Lord/gosh/heavens, let's eat" is a jocular saying of "grace" before a meal. "Good bread, good meat, good Lord, let's…
“Wine in, whine out”
"Wine in, whine out" (that is, when there is wine there is no more whining) is a saying that has been put on T-shirts and other items. The saying has been cited in print since the book…
“A backyard barbecue draws two things ... flies and relatives”
"A backyard barbecue draws two things...flies and relatives" was popularized by a list of "Truisms" that has been on the Internet since 2003. The saying has been put on…
“Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will make him wag his tail”
"Money will buy a dog, but only love will make him wag his tail" has been printed in many newspapers since 1921, when it was described as an epigram from India. In 1923, Forbes magazine…