“Old soldiers never die—they just fade away” is an old saying that was popularized by General Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) in his farewell address to Congress on April 19, 1951. Many parodies of the saying have been made.
“Old fishermen never die—they just lose their bobbers” has been printed on many wall decorations. The saying has been cited in print since at least 2007.
“Old fishermen never die—they just smell that way” is another popular saying about fishermen.
Sweet ‘n’ Simple—Quotes and Sayings
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2007
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Old fishermen never die they just loose their bobbers
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Old Fishermen never die, they just lose their bobbers
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Kris Tolle
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Old fisherman never die their bobbers quit bouncing
5:10 PM - 12 Jun 2011
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Allan Fisher
@afisher33
Old fishermen never die, the just lose their bobbers!!
1:48 PM - 24 Feb 2012
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Rogers Schneider
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Old Fishermen Never Die, They Just Lose Their Bobbers Sports Hobbies Outdoor Vinyl Wall Decal Sticker Mural Quot… http://amzn.to/HEYoPa
3:01 PM - 30 Apr 2012
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Lauren Clark
@lecclark
“Old fishermen never die, their bobbers just quit bouncing “-Saying goodbye to Grandpa Clark. http://instagram.com/p/tdrBa8nurb/
4:15 PM - 27 Sep 2014
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.
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