Above, a 1934 plaque from the Big Apple Night Club at West 135th Street and Seventh Avenue in Harlem. Discarded as trash in 2006. Now a Popeyes fast food restaurant on Google Maps.
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Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Google Maps. Stolen and missing, 2021-2024.
Above, John J. Fitz Gerald, from the Aug. 15, 1931, Binghamton (NY) Press, pg. 14.
Listen to Robert Emmerich introduce "The Big Apple," a hit song from 1937. Music written by Bob and performed by Tommy Dorsey's Clambake Seven with Bob on piano. Lyrics written by Buddy Bernier and sung by Edythe Wright. Audio provided by Dorothy Emmerich.
Also listen to a 1937 "The Big Apple" song by Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra. See a 1929 photo of John J. Fitz Gerald and a 1931 photo of John J. Fitz Gerald.
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“The hardest part of making skimmed milk is throwing the cows across the lake”
Fascistbook (fascist + Facebook)
“When the wolf stares you down, will you be the lamb that cowers in fear…”
“What do you call a broken angle?”/“A wrecked angle.”
“What do you call a broken square?”/“A wrecked angle.”
“What do you call a broken angle?”/“A REKTangle.”
“Hey, Siri, why do I always mess things up with women?”/“My name is ALEXA…”
“Carving a pumpkin is a great activity if you’re in an artsy mood and also feel like stabbing…”
“What do you call a broken square?”/“A REKTangle.”
“Why isn’t there any music in skeleton church?”/“No organs.”
“I’m considering becoming a mind reader. What are your thoughts?”
“I’m considering becoming a mind reader. What do you think?”
“Never date Jack-O-Lantern. He’s hollow inside”
“What do you call a calculator that works instantly?”/“Calcunow.”
Breitfart (Breitbart News + fart)
“What is a pirate’s favorite element in the periodic table?”/“Gold, not Argon.”
“What’s a pirate’s favorite element?”/“ARRRRRRRRRgon.”
“What’s a pirate’s favorite element?”/“The element of surprise.”
“The fact that jellyfish have survived for 650 million years despite not having brains gives hope”
“The fact that jellyfish have survived for 650 million years without brains gives hope to many”
“It’s not that the majority are silent. It’s that the media are silent about the majority”