“New York City—The greatest country in the world” is a slogan on T-shirts and other gift items. “New York City, the greatest country in the world” has been cited in print since at least 2006, but it appears that the gift items began to be manufactured in 2008.
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slightlymad
06-28-2006, 05:33 AM
ALL HAIL NEW YORK CITY, THE GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD
it may not be its own country, but it FEELS like its own country to me.
LetsAllRideTogether.com
headyesq
Posted: February 8th, 2008, 12:56 pm
New York City: The Greatest Country In the World
Zazzle
New York City Greatest Country in the World Sticker
Product Details
Product id: 217338544683910878
Made on 9/10/2008 7:09 PM
KCET
Where to Snag Your Sushi
by Rick Paulas
on September 20, 2012 1:07 PM
As I’ve stated/ranted in this space before, one of the most annoying parts about living in Los Angeles is the barrage of people who just invaded the West Coast from New York City (the-greatest-country-in-the-world) and simply cannot stop letting go of their lifestyle there.
Solid Threads
‘New York City The Greatest Country In The World’ T-Shirt
By: Solid Threads
Get into an empire state of mind with this super soft vintage-style T-shirt. Part of our ‘Greatest Country’ series, this shirt is perfect for anyone who loves the city that never sleeps.
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.
Recent entries:
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•“I study old buildings because I would rather learn from those who built civilization than those who tore it down” (4/18)
•“Due to personal reasons, I’m still going to be fluffy this summer” (4/18)
•“Do not honk at me. My life is worthless. I will kill us both” (bumper sticker) (4/18)
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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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