My thanks to the History Guy for the rapidity that you are producing videos during these odd and difficult times. It seriously makes my day to have these videos appear in my youtube sidebar as I write my own history articles. Thanks again.. BTW my Army nickname was "Two Guns" for the obvious reason.
I like your benediction at the end. Showing us a bit of your personal opinion. I love it when people call me by a nick name. Even when my father called me "snapping turtle" because I ate the contents of my convex fork, off so quickly so as not to spill it..... made me feel noticed and loved by him..... 'cause he always said it with a chuckle.
As both a lifelong fan of Batman and a recent fan of The History Guy, I loved the segment on the nickname Gotham and its relation to the comic book character. I also appreciate how you referred to both Bill Finger and Bob Kane as Batman's creators. That tells me that you may know of the long troubles of getting Mr. Finger the proper credit. Might I recommend a video on the history of his contribution to the character, and the journey to getting him officially recognized by DC Comics?
Too much fun exists beyond screens, and so my only exposure was in passing by the back door with surf or skateboard where i would sometimes hear a curious theme song that went like this: " da, da, da-da, da, da, da, da-da, Fat man!" which melodic repetition sometimes led to the responsive reply i itemized above somewhere.
While it's not exactly a nickname, my favorite reference to Washington D.C. comes from its location. At the time of its founding it was roughly in the center of the country, half way between the north and south. Noting this, some wag described it as a city that combined Southern efficiency and Northern charm.
I would have guessed the opposite. Northern efficiency as in its industrialization and Southern charm of it’s antebellum ladies. “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times”. Some say we are very divided nation today because of the vitriol in politics. Clearly history shows we have rarely been united. The founding of the nation almost didn’t happen because of the extreme distrust and even hatred among the founding fathers. Certainly the north and south were never united politically and aren’t today. The Civil War only demonstrated the severity of that divide, a divide that continued after the war and to this day. Perhaps we were united for a time to fight the WWs but we were late to those because of political divide. The Vietnam war and Civil Rights movement of the 60s demonstrated how divided we often are and how violent we can be to each other. 911 we were united in grief which tragically lead to the US longest war ever. Today not only do we divide ourselves along party lines but our parties themselves are divided as their members struggle with what it means to be a Democrat or Republican. Welcome to America my fellow citizens.
True and Wichita , Ks. was known as the Air Capital of the world . Wellington , Ks. around it is referred to as the Wheat Capital of the world . I have been there it is a nice place too see but being a country raise person I wouldn't want to live there or any other city of any size .
These videos are consistently, reliably delightful and illuminating. I'm so grateful for your efforts! My only gripe is that really important segments, such as the Pandemic of 1918, get so quickly buried by your prolific production!!! As critiques go, this is truly minor. Excellent work !!!
It wasn't until later in my life that i started really enjoying history... and it is all because of you my friend, and people like you who present it factually and enthusiastically. Man must learn from history or he is doomed to repeat it! I wish my teachers in my youth had presented information with your flair, i would be much wiser now and not have to do so much catching up... LOL Thank you for all that you do!!!
I loved this one. Nicknames are, indeed, frequently started as an insult. Long before I became a Captain, I was given the nickname of 'Captain' by my friends, who intended it as an insult to my tendency to take charge in a given situation... Several decades later, and it's a mark of honor.
Jason Smith (aka "Captain Smith"). Even though the friends were being "cleverly cute", your leadership qualities must have been obvious! Congratulations on your nice nickname! Best to all out there! ❤
They you ended this program did not subtract , but added. It added to understanding and to appreciate the positives that have come in nicknames although they may or may not of been meant as a negative! Another finer job! Thank you
3 yrs plus, well I think it is, I stumbled over your channel. I was hooked. I looked up every previous vid I could find and watched all of them. During that time I have had 2 spells in hospital - first cos I had fallen off the bicycle I had bought self diagnosing as been a flabby old man, in a heavy rainstorm, breaking, I hit some dry road, flipped off, broke arm 4 places, knocked out 7 front, top and bottom teeth, helmet no help!! - next, had a stroke, not bad, woman in hosp next to me died from hers,I was lucky. The company I worked for went bust, me and the wife parted, the apartment I moved into flooded with waste sewage from the apartment above - arguments between insurance cos kept me in a tiny Air B&B for 4 months, 3 weeks after I got out of hosp after the stroke I was injured when a bus I was travelling in - still having balance probs, still not allowed to drive etc - crashed into a lamp-post in the rain - rain again but I was walking wounded no hosp this time. Anyway, lots of other ups and downs, till now, I am in LOndon lockdown, people in the apart below are self isolating, I can hear them coughing sometimes... Anyway, over all those years I have watched EVERY vid, have liked ticked them all, I have never been disappointed. I know of no other channel, nay even broadcaster with all their massive teams that I can say that about. Thank you so much, the effort you have made is truly astonishing, again thank you. Brilliantly researched, erudite, concise, often obscure subjects, very funny, superbly presented - all round brilliant! Now, as most of the globe hide out at home, I am grateful I have one really good thing I can rely on that will allow me to fly free in the realm of the bygone worlds you create so vividly in your script and images. Truly, thank you mate.
Comprehensive research, clear organization, and impeccable delivery. You are a master. I teach US History occasionally in prison for the local community college prison education program. Your videos capture the pleasure studying history can bring as it broadens one's perspective and perception of the world around us and beyond. You are an incredible example of why I love history. Your enthusiasm is infectious and your ability to tell a story and bring it to a poignant end is second to none.
I am from the Milwaukee, WI area and was told in a high school history class that another reason for Chicago being nicknamed The Windy City had something to do with the smell coming from the livestock breaking wind in the stockyards.
Ha ha, must confess at “Hollywood for the ugly” I laughed so much I had to “rewind” the video due to missing portions. Love this kind of episode. Because reading ordinary history books, those might not delve into these kinds of “histories”. “Porkopolis”, still chuckling at that one. Shelf Trivia: Mr. The History Guy, is that a Batmobile I now see on that shelf behind you? In front of the picture of “Hero’s of the Revolutionary War”. Second, be still my heart, same shelf, a F-117? Though difficult to make out, that “diamond” shape suggests that….
That was the most proper boob joke I've ever heard. Well Played Sir. And the explanation of New York City is priceless. *Cheers* for Albany, it's just down the road from me.
The late senator and actor Fred Thompson compared the two cities by saying, “After eight years in Washington, I longed for the realism and sincerity of Hollywood.”
Bubba O'Reilly Dang!!! That is BAD!!! I mean I know DC and Hollywood are both awful and horrendous in many different ways, but what a perfect way to say how awful and corrupt DC is!!! One could claim Sodom and Gamora against most big cities!!!!!
@@wlewisiii Typical hypocritic cliché (read BS). Sure, not unlike your *typical* Democrat like Harry Reid who started out his career as a city attorney (about $20,000) per year. Went to DC and spent his entire adult life in politics and retired with a net worth over $10 million. Hmm.. Or that master of honesty and voice of the working man, Bernie Sanders who went to DC a pauper and is now worth over $4 million. At least Fred had a craft and well paying career before he went to DC. He didn't go there to get rich. I'm not sure about the others.
A series of stories of state nicknames would be fun and informative; perhaps one or two regions of several states in each episode, 7 to 9 episodes in all.
Such a teller of History bar none. Shinning ones story like a polished apple he branches out pulling all together for a sure thing episode. Which brings us to learn about wild onion's and a city by a lake. Great episode.
Interesting that New York connection to horses and apples. As a kid my uncle called horse manure, “horse apples”. A big thank for your history series, you never fail to educate and entertain. Curious out of all the things about New York,there’s no reference to Pirates?? My adoptive city is Baraboo WI “Circus city” the birth place of the Ringling Brothers Circus.
Thanks for another great video. Coming to you from Sin City. Or sometimes called Lost Wages. I can't think of any other nicknames for my city at the moment, I'm sure there are more.
In a particularly irascible school, i was often the beneficiary of thie compliment: "You're History!" (Unfortunately the sometimes large fan, would for some unknown reason, obstruct my way home, so i would hit him in the fist with my face)
Dear Mr. History, love, love, love your channel. I'm from Woburn, Ma. and I love history. When I was younger my friend used to bike to Lexington to see the green and once to Concord to see the bridge (did that only once, it was a long ride) but I digress. When I was really young my grandmother told me about the Boston Molasses Flood. She said she remembered it and said for twenty plus years plus years on hot days you could still smell the molasses. Anyway I just thought it should be remembered.
Thank you so much for keeping on with your fascinating and incredible channel! During this time, I especially get comfort and confidence from lessons of the past, good and bad. It puts things in perspective, gives me an interest in finding out more, and inspires me! My husband and I discuss your videos, giving us something more interesting and productive to discuss than, "You left the milk out AGAIN!?! Do you know how hard it is to find milk now," etc..... Arguing about history is WAY more fun, and is keeping our 35 year marriage intact during this huge challenge of actually being together every day!😅😅😅
I think the first reference to the Big-Apple is a little earlier, not in the form of words, but in the form of a large apple shaped stamp used to mark the travel papers for ships heading to New York from Bristol & Avon (you can still see the stamp on display in the canal harbor museum)... some versions have it that the big apple are a reference to the shape of Manhattan, which, before the reclamation works made it look more sausage-like, did look somewhat like an elongated apple
Nicknames for cities are a positive thing. It means someone thought enough of that city, good or bad, to give it a nickname. Even derogatory names are held proudly by it's residents. 'They just called us that because they're jealous', is the common answer. Great video!
Thanks for another great video. I'd really enjoy a video with details and histories of some of the hats you have collected in the background. Looks like an interesting collection that has meaning for you and an interest for me and perhaps others.
@@thanksfernuthin I've heard stories of families being stuck in Tucson, after moving there, whether financially or because of losing motivation. I myself lived there two years, only intending to stay 4 months.
The Burden , Well, we all have our abilities or not. I lived in this wonderful town for eight years before it was overrun by Mexico. Sadly, if we don’t care about our Grandchildren’s future then look at life in these immigrants countries. Because that’s their future!
My hometown of Rochester,NY is called "the flower city" today it refers to the lilacs that are grown there but it used to be the "flour" city in reference to the Genesee River which turned the water wheels of many flour mills in the area, it's also been referred to as "The world's image center" because it is the home of Xerox and Kodak.
In the 1960s, Cleveland, Ohio made an attempt to booster its reputation by creating bumper stickers saying: "New York might be the big apple, but Cleveland, Ohio is the plum." Cleveland, Ohio was (and still is) nicknamed "The Forest City." (In the 1800s , Cleveland had so many trees, "a squirrel could transverse the city by trees without touching the ground.") 😊
In the 1960's and 70's Cleveland (my home town) was also called the "Dirty City" due to it's downtown buildings looking black from the soot from the steel mills, No longer true. The buildings were all faced with a light gray LOCAL sand stone. When the steel mills finally closed, all the buildings were cleaned, and the beautiful stone was again revealed. Forest City, oh ya, Dirty City, well That can still be held in question, depending upon where you look.
Boston has been called "the Hub," because its elites in the early 19th century considered it the hub of the intellectual universe. "Beantown" is a better known nickname, whose origin I don't know. Maybe it has to do with being the source of gaseous emissions (see nickname #1).
Portland, Oregon has several nicknames: City of Roses, Bridge City, and Rip City. The last comes from a basketball announcer reacting to a successful shot at a Blazers game.
Maybe at the time, but I would say Los Angeles people act even crazier. Especially actors, Gwyneth Paltrow comes to mind. And for the lower class people, Florida seems to really be taking the title on that one.
I love history and love your channel. Not by any means trying to advise on what content you should publish, but it would be very interesting to see you do a segment on The Blizzard of 1978 or the 1965 Palm Sunday tornadoes that affected the Mid-West.
Norwich, England is named, 'A fine city', Due to her stunning buildings and literary history. Singapore is also named, 'A fine city', in reference to the steep fines given by the police for almost every kind of misdemeanor.
There are two flyspecks in Georgia about 120 miles apart named "Hopeful" and "Needmore". I always thought they should merge. Then there's Sopchoppy, FL, which is a name derived from the mangling of a the local Muskogean Indian word. Of course, growing up, we thought it might have been named after some sort of Asian cuisine like chop suey, or possibly had something to do with slopping and butchering hogs.
There's also a ghost town in Eastern Nevada named Metropolis. The only remains of the town are the main street on which is the concrete basement of a once grand hotel and the lonely Gothic arch that once was the main entrance into the school. At least the Metropolis in IL still has people!
There is a town in Kansas by the name of " Gas " ! One town in Oklahoma named " Slapout " ! Somewhere during my travels I seen a town named " Climax " ! It is interesting to wonder how and why these towns and many others got there names !
Dear Sir; Nipper is the dog used in early advertising campaigns for the then, new Radio Corporation of America, or better known as RCA. If you look at a picture of the statue, or any of the original artwork, you will note that the dog's head is cocked, and it's one ear is raised. This was because the full picture was the dog sitting beside a Victrola style phonograph, listening to "It's Master's Voice". Which was the core message of the RCA advertisements, that RCA products, primarily radios, but also phonographs had a higher, and better fidelity of sound quality than it's competitors. I believe that Albany New York at one time had an RCA lab campus, hence the connection of Nipper to Albany.
Love this episode! Nicely done! "Gotham" City came from an opportune placement of an advertisement, the Chicago White Sox were named in a blatant rivalry with Cincinnati. And of course, "Hollywood for ugly people"! Fascinating!
Ever heard the Lou Rawls song "Dead-End Street" He has a monologue at the beginning where he said he was born in the Windy City. They call it the Windy City because of "The Hawk" the almighty Hawk that's the wind.
The great thing about Cities and their nicknames, their original attempt at deriding them is always captured by its citizens to enhance their pride and to flip the original derision on its head.
I grew up in Schenectady N.Y. and never knew Albanys nickname was Miller. LOL. So much fun learning with The History Guy And his Beautiful Team. Pray all are well and healthy.
14:07 - "There are many more nicknames for cities that tell us a lot about history and some might make it into future episodes of The History Guy..." Oh... PLEASE tell me tell me this is a foreshadows of a Detroit City of Champions episode!! :)
Wow! Never listened to this guy before! I love this show (comments too). I had fun and loved the learning. Of course, I subscribed! Best to all out there! Be safe! ❤❤
In the middle of the Coronavirus insanity, 15 minutes of pure escape from it. Excellent as always, thank you. "How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good dead in a weary world."
Very enjoyable. You should do some other cities. I'm reminded of Tennessee Williams remark "There are only three cities in the US: NY, New Orleans and San Francisco. Everyplace else is Cleveland"
San Francisco is "The City" because when gold was discovered in Coloma in January 1848, SF quickly became and remained literally the ONLY actual city west of the Rockies.
My Belgian and Dutch ancestors had settled in New Amsterdam. Some fled to Canada, most stayed put when the Brits took over. Thank you for another interesting history lesson.
Love your videos, always super informative. Just wanted to mention that one of your images in the montage of NYC is from Tokyo. (The one with the Statue if Liberty in the right - in Odaiba - and the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower in the background)
I believe all history deserves to be remembered and learned from for it is bound to be repeated as we do see in this day but there are many things in history that I do not know and I am very grateful that you share your knowledge openly thank you
My nickname as a child was "tunafish" because of my last name - Thune. As a retired adult, my nickname has become "Papa Tom" because of being a volunteer child care person at a local establishment called "Bridgehaven". A nonprofit help for parents in crisis. That nickname will remain as I have also volunteered child care at my church during services, and an organization entitled "MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers". Sadly I'm disabled due to a degenerated hip and long term diabetes, type 1. At 78, I keep my mind active through Bible meditations that I post on Facebook, and 7 grandchildren. Currently, the 5 members of my household are self quarantined due to COVID 19. None of us have it, one is waiting for test results. We are practicing the federal guidelines from CDC. Shopping is done by one person for groceries and pharmacy items. Thanks for listening!
What an interesting bit of our own histories. My first imprinted were put downs: "Coke bottles" and "four eyes," due to my thick glasses starting around 4th grade. In the U.S. Army my nickname became "The Oboeman" since I was the only oboist in the 433rd Army Band and one of the senior NCO's loved how it flowed over his tongue. I was "Double D" to the owner of Hartson Ambulance Service, based on my initials. My last and most cherished was "The Safety Guy," bestowed by a Police Sergeant out of my commitment to employee safety as a small city Risk Manager. Nicknames can be cruel or encouraging. (May WE ALL get the new nickname of "COVID-19 Survivors." Blessings, D D)
I pray that the results will come back clear ! I will 65 next month and live alone ! But I stay stocked up on food during winter months because the weather here in Kansas is totally unpredictable ! I still try to do my best to voluntarily quarantine myself even if I don't have the virus ! Praying for everyone world for their health and well being ! I have never seen anything like this in my lifetime and pray that I never to see something like this again ! Please all of you stay safe and take care ! Good day
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My thanks to the History Guy for the rapidity that you are producing videos during these odd and difficult times. It seriously makes my day to have these videos appear in my youtube sidebar as I write my own history articles. Thanks again.. BTW my Army nickname was "Two Guns" for the obvious reason.
“The History Guy”....more than a title, but a great nickname.
Thanks for your work.
THG...by far your best "conclusion" section of your videos to date....fun, emotive and sends the viewer off with a positive feeling
I like your benediction at the end. Showing us a bit of your personal opinion. I love it when people call me by a nick name. Even when my father called me "snapping turtle" because I ate the contents of my convex fork, off so quickly so as not to spill it..... made me feel noticed and loved by him..... 'cause he always said it with a chuckle.
As both a lifelong fan of Batman and a recent fan of The History Guy, I loved the segment on the nickname Gotham and its relation to the comic book character. I also appreciate how you referred to both Bill Finger and Bob Kane as Batman's creators. That tells me that you may know of the long troubles of getting Mr. Finger the proper credit.
Might I recommend a video on the history of his contribution to the character, and the journey to getting him officially recognized by DC Comics?
Too much fun exists beyond screens, and so my only exposure was in passing by the back door with surf or skateboard where i would sometimes hear a curious theme song that went like this:
" da, da, da-da, da, da, da, da-da, Fat man!" which melodic repetition sometimes led to the responsive reply i itemized above somewhere.
While it's not exactly a nickname, my favorite reference to Washington D.C. comes from its location. At the time of its founding it was roughly in the center of the country, half way between the north and south. Noting this, some wag described it as a city that combined Southern efficiency and Northern charm.
@@v.e.7236 -- It was an ironic insult. It's a way of saying "the worst of both worlds."
@@grizzlygrizzle That idea started to grow as I contemplated my response, but thanks for the nudge. Sometimes I'm a little "slow." lol
Exactly, @@grizzlygrizzle
Northern charm and southern efficiency in a swamp
I would have guessed the opposite. Northern efficiency as in its industrialization and Southern charm of it’s antebellum ladies. “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times”. Some say we are very divided nation today because of the vitriol in politics. Clearly history shows we have rarely been united. The founding of the nation almost didn’t happen because of the extreme distrust and even hatred among the founding fathers. Certainly the north and south were never united politically and aren’t today. The Civil War only demonstrated the severity of that divide, a divide that continued after the war and to this day. Perhaps we were united for a time to fight the WWs but we were late to those because of political divide. The Vietnam war and Civil Rights movement of the 60s demonstrated how divided we often are and how violent we can be to each other. 911 we were united in grief which tragically lead to the US longest war ever. Today not only do we divide ourselves along party lines but our parties themselves are divided as their members struggle with what it means to be a Democrat or Republican. Welcome to America my fellow citizens.
I like the reference of Washington being referred to the"Swamp" . It seems fitting for many reasons.
It was a mosquito infested swamp. Nobody wanted that property, so they gave it away to be the Capitol.
Hollywood for ugly people
The actors will not drain the swamp
Since January 20, 2017, Washington has been the "Bigger Than Ever Swamp."
But why is the area of the State Department called "Foggy Bottom"? It sounds vaguely scatological to me.
@@rcknbob1 Because when the area was originally settled, it was a low area where smoke would tend to accumulate.
The humor of this channel is so witty and smart You lift my spirit History Guy!
My hometown of Manhattan, KS., is affectionately referred to as “ The Little Apple”. 😊
I lived in Ogden for 4 years while stationed at Ft Riley. Manhattan was a great place!
True and Wichita , Ks. was known as the Air Capital of the world . Wellington , Ks. around it is referred to as the Wheat Capital of the world . I have been there it is a nice place too see but being a country raise person I wouldn't want to live there or any other city of any size .
Thomas Holmes A lovely place with very kind people and funny students! The best place to live in USA!
Aurelian Pirosca I couldn’t agree more...Go State!
I have no proof but I was told that Manhattan was named because they thought it would be a center of trade due to being on the river.
Thank you @The history Guy for another fascinating episode of your wonderful channel. Regards from Rotterdam, the Netherlands' second city.
Thanks for another great episode, Bowtie Bard.
These videos are consistently, reliably delightful and illuminating. I'm so grateful for your efforts! My only gripe is that really important segments, such as the Pandemic of 1918, get so quickly buried by your prolific production!!! As critiques go, this is truly minor. Excellent work !!!
It wasn't until later in my life that i started really enjoying history... and it is all because of you my friend, and people like you who present it factually and enthusiastically.
Man must learn from history or he is doomed to repeat it! I wish my teachers in my youth had presented information with your flair, i would be much wiser now and not have to do so much catching up... LOL
Thank you for all that you do!!!
This is amazing. I grew up in Chicago and live in Cincinnati now and never knew of the Porkopolis battle!
I loved this one. Nicknames are, indeed, frequently started as an insult. Long before I became a Captain, I was given the nickname of 'Captain' by my friends, who intended it as an insult to my tendency to take charge in a given situation... Several decades later, and it's a mark of honor.
Jason Smith (aka "Captain Smith"). Even though the friends were being "cleverly cute", your leadership qualities must have been obvious! Congratulations on your nice nickname! Best to all out there! ❤
They you ended this program did not subtract , but added. It added to understanding and to appreciate the positives that have come in nicknames although they may or may not of been meant as a negative! Another finer job! Thank you
One of the best episodes yet! Worth watching, forwarding.
Truly hope you and your family are well during these challenging times. Thank you so much for your videos.
Exceptional work as always, Thank you. High praises to Mrs History Guy and yourself for your informative and enjoyable shows.
3 yrs plus, well I think it is, I stumbled over your channel. I was hooked. I looked up every previous vid I could find and watched all of them. During that time I have had 2 spells in hospital - first cos I had fallen off the bicycle I had bought self diagnosing as been a flabby old man, in a heavy rainstorm, breaking, I hit some dry road, flipped off, broke arm 4 places, knocked out 7 front, top and bottom teeth, helmet no help!! - next, had a stroke, not bad, woman in hosp next to me died from hers,I was lucky. The company I worked for went bust, me and the wife parted, the apartment I moved into flooded with waste sewage from the apartment above - arguments between insurance cos kept me in a tiny Air B&B for 4 months, 3 weeks after I got out of hosp after the stroke I was injured when a bus I was travelling in - still having balance probs, still not allowed to drive etc - crashed into a lamp-post in the rain - rain again but I was walking wounded no hosp this time. Anyway, lots of other ups and downs, till now, I am in LOndon lockdown, people in the apart below are self isolating, I can hear them coughing sometimes... Anyway, over all those years I have watched EVERY vid, have liked ticked them all, I have never been disappointed. I know of no other channel, nay even broadcaster with all their massive teams that I can say that about. Thank you so much, the effort you have made is truly astonishing, again thank you. Brilliantly researched, erudite, concise, often obscure subjects, very funny, superbly presented - all round brilliant! Now, as most of the globe hide out at home, I am grateful I have one really good thing I can rely on that will allow me to fly free in the realm of the bygone worlds you create so vividly in your script and images. Truly, thank you mate.
The collar city! I know you already did one on that, but damn history guy, you're killing it. Keep it up!
Comprehensive research, clear organization, and impeccable delivery. You are a master. I teach US History occasionally in prison for the local community college prison education program. Your videos capture the pleasure studying history can bring as it broadens one's perspective and perception of the world around us and beyond. You are an incredible example of why I love history. Your enthusiasm is infectious and your ability to tell a story and bring it to a poignant end is second to none.
Another great video. His cadence of voice sounds like he could be a segment presenter on CBS' Sunday Morning program.
Why would the history guy lower himself to perform for CBS?
I am from the Milwaukee, WI area and was told in a high school history class that another reason for Chicago being nicknamed The Windy City had something to do with the smell coming from the livestock breaking wind in the stockyards.
Quite interesting topic, and you rooted through all that history to find the info for this clip! Thank You Sir, I sure enjoyed it!
Excellent video footage. Loved every minute of your narrative, as always. Thanks!
Ha ha, must confess at “Hollywood for the ugly” I laughed so much I had to “rewind” the video due to missing portions.
Love this kind of episode. Because reading ordinary history books, those might not delve into these kinds of “histories”. “Porkopolis”, still chuckling at that one.
Shelf Trivia: Mr. The History Guy, is that a Batmobile I now see on that shelf behind you? In front of the picture of “Hero’s of the Revolutionary War”. Second, be still my heart, same shelf, a F-117? Though difficult to make out, that “diamond” shape suggests that….
Not the first time I have heard it but, yes, it's still funny. And so apt
Yet it really doesn't apply. Since the advent of JFK, TV campaign ads and CSPAN, good looks are essential to making it in politics.
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Love the mispronunciation of Paul Begala's surname. He tweaked the oft-repeated notion that "politics is show business for ugly people."
Brian: Have you seen the many presidential contenders and septagenarians in Congress? lol
That was the most proper boob joke I've ever heard. Well Played Sir.
And the explanation of New York City is priceless.
*Cheers* for Albany, it's just down the road from me.
The late senator and actor Fred Thompson compared the two cities by saying, “After eight years in Washington, I longed for the realism and sincerity of Hollywood.”
DC sounds like a great town to be from. As far from as possible.
Bubba O'Reilly
Dang!!! That is BAD!!! I mean I know DC and Hollywood are both awful and horrendous in many different ways, but what a perfect way to say how awful and corrupt DC is!!! One could claim Sodom and Gamora against most big cities!!!!!
Typical Republican - pissing on the government while stuffing his pockets with everything he can steal.
@@wlewisiii Typical hypocritic cliché (read BS). Sure, not unlike your *typical* Democrat like Harry Reid who started out his career as a city attorney (about $20,000) per year. Went to DC and spent his entire adult life in politics and retired with a net worth over $10 million. Hmm.. Or that master of honesty and voice of the working man, Bernie Sanders who went to DC a pauper and is now worth over $4 million.
At least Fred had a craft and well paying career before he went to DC. He didn't go there to get rich. I'm not sure about the others.
@@wlewisiii 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Loved this episode! I've always wondered about the nicknames of those cities.
Another entertaining video from THG. I'd love to see a similar story, or stories, about how the states got their nicknames.
A series of stories of state nicknames would be fun and informative; perhaps one or two regions of several states in each episode, 7 to 9 episodes in all.
Such a teller of History bar none.
Shinning ones story like a polished apple he branches out pulling all together for a sure thing episode.
Which brings us to learn about wild onion's and a city by a lake.
Great episode.
Morning History Guy!
Thank you History Guy!, I'll wait for part 2
Interesting that New York connection to horses and apples. As a kid my uncle called horse manure, “horse apples”.
A big thank for your history series, you never fail to educate and entertain. Curious out of all the things about New York,there’s no reference to Pirates??
My adoptive city is Baraboo WI
“Circus city” the birth place of the Ringling Brothers Circus.
Greg Froehlich this brings me to remember a term from childhood similar to horse apples, "road apples," which meant the same thing.
Most likely a german-derived term where "Pferdeäpfel" - literally translates to horse apples - is the word for horse manure
The pirates are now the Mayor and common Council!
Loved this! It would definitely make a great standalone series! Keep up the good work
I'm a trucker and know of many towns with nicknames. in fact my home town is called whiskey city the bourbon capital of the world. that's Bardstown KY
@barefoot arizona If it weren't for the big cities, who'd need to drink?! Hey, Bardstown, Wilmore's sticking up for ya!
The good LORD invented whisky too keep the Irish from taking over the world.😂😂😂
Thanks for another great video. Coming to you from Sin City. Or sometimes called Lost Wages. I can't think of any other nicknames for my city at the moment, I'm sure there are more.
As much as I love these videos, my late father would have loved them even more. My love of history comes from him.
In a particularly irascible school, i was often the beneficiary of thie compliment:
"You're History!"
(Unfortunately the sometimes large fan, would for some unknown reason, obstruct my way home, so i would hit him in the fist with my face)
Dear Mr. History, love, love, love your channel. I'm from Woburn, Ma. and I love history. When I was younger my friend used to bike to Lexington to see the green and once to Concord to see the bridge (did that only once, it was a long ride) but I digress. When I was really young my grandmother told me about the Boston Molasses Flood. She said she remembered it and said for twenty plus years plus years on hot days you could still smell the molasses. Anyway I just thought it should be remembered.
Thank you so much for keeping on with your fascinating and incredible channel! During this time, I especially get comfort and confidence from lessons of the past, good and bad. It puts things in perspective, gives me an interest in finding out more, and inspires me!
My husband and I discuss your videos, giving us something more interesting and productive to discuss than, "You left the milk out AGAIN!?! Do you know how hard it is to find milk now," etc.....
Arguing about history is WAY more fun, and is keeping our 35 year marriage intact during this huge challenge of actually being together every day!😅😅😅
You might be interested in early American history. 9 facts no one knows on Mr. Reagan today.
I love your analysis and deep dives on obscure stories. For whatever its worth, thank you for having the dedication and passion to make these videos.
I think the first reference to the Big-Apple is a little earlier, not in the form of words, but in the form of a large apple shaped stamp used to mark the travel papers for ships heading to New York from Bristol & Avon (you can still see the stamp on display in the canal harbor museum)... some versions have it that the big apple are a reference to the shape of Manhattan, which, before the reclamation works made it look more sausage-like, did look somewhat like an elongated apple
Your reaction to the Porkopolis nickname was hysterical. The closing commentary about belonging is spot on accurate. Nice episode.
Gotham, a medieval town of crazies. Seemingly, nothing has changed. Thank you.Sir.
What an appropriate name for the town that gave us the Joker, Riddler et.al.!
Following the 9/11 attacks, I remember someone remarking: for two weeks, America stopped hating New York.
Really love these philosophical endings! Such a great way to end any topic.
Love your show and your presentation in an nonbiased way.
While he strays away from blatant bias, he is clearly guided by a modern sense of “political correctness”
Nicknames for cities are a positive thing. It means someone thought enough of that city, good or bad, to give it a nickname. Even derogatory names are held proudly by it's residents. 'They just called us that because they're jealous', is the common answer. Great video!
this was an awesome episode!
Thanks for another great video. I'd really enjoy a video with details and histories of some of the hats you have collected in the background. Looks like an interesting collection that has meaning for you and an interest for me and perhaps others.
Tucson AZ is called "The Old Pueblo". I always found that a bit charming.
Aah yes, Tucson; the place where "dreams go to die." Though I'm sure the same thing has been said about many cities
@@Burden-THE, HA! I'd think that was LA or NY. If you're trying to set the world on fire you'd hardly want to start out in Tucson!
@@thanksfernuthin I've heard stories of families being stuck in Tucson, after moving there, whether financially or because of losing motivation. I myself lived there two years, only intending to stay 4 months.
The Burden , Well, we all have our abilities or not. I lived in this wonderful town for eight years before it was overrun by Mexico. Sadly, if we don’t care about our Grandchildren’s future then look at life in these immigrants countries. Because that’s their future!
Pueblo means village in Spanish?
Keep them coming! Love your stories and narration.
My hometown of Rochester,NY is called "the flower city" today it refers to the lilacs that are grown there but it used to be the "flour" city in reference to the Genesee River which turned the water wheels of many flour mills in the area, it's also been referred to as "The world's image center" because it is the home of Xerox and Kodak.
Oh , I really loved this video and hope that you will try to do more on this subject ! Thank you ! Take care and stay safe !
In the 1960s, Cleveland, Ohio made an attempt to booster its reputation by creating bumper stickers saying: "New York might be the big apple, but Cleveland, Ohio is the plum." Cleveland, Ohio was (and still is) nicknamed "The Forest City." (In the 1800s , Cleveland had so many trees, "a squirrel could transverse the city by trees without touching the ground.") 😊
In the 1960's and 70's Cleveland (my home town) was also called the "Dirty City" due to it's downtown buildings looking black from the soot from the steel mills, No longer true. The buildings were all faced with a light gray LOCAL sand stone. When the steel mills finally closed, all the buildings were cleaned, and the beautiful stone was again revealed.
Forest City, oh ya, Dirty City, well That can still be held in question, depending upon where you look.
Damn... You are so good! Another AWESOME episode...
Many Thanks!
This was fascinating - please do more American cities’ nicknames!
Boston has been called "the Hub," because its elites in the early 19th century considered it the hub of the intellectual universe. "Beantown" is a better known nickname, whose origin I don't know. Maybe it has to do with being the source of gaseous emissions (see nickname #1).
Agreed! I'd live to see this become a regular thing.
Portland, Oregon has several nicknames: City of Roses, Bridge City, and Rip City. The last comes from a basketball announcer reacting to a successful shot at a Blazers game.
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Always love your episodes! Really enjoyed the history of Chicago! Thanks for doing what you do!
My kind of town Chicago Is. By Jack Jones.
"Deliberately acting crazy", yep, just about sums up New Yorkers perfectly! LOL!!!
HEY IM walkin HERE
What ever the word wants to be ,hells gate, hells kitchen.
@@richardmiller8350 hells kitchen would be a interesting topic.
Maybe at the time, but I would say Los Angeles people act even crazier. Especially actors, Gwyneth Paltrow comes to mind. And for the lower class people, Florida seems to really be taking the title on that one.
@@JimmyMon666 Hey! Watch that! The US of A has no classes or class, just ask the Brits! Geoff Who notes freedom.
I love history and love your channel. Not by any means trying to advise on what content you should publish, but it would be very interesting to see you do a segment on The Blizzard of 1978 or the 1965 Palm Sunday tornadoes that affected the Mid-West.
Second City. Now it makes more sense about the famous comedy group from Chicago.
I'm from Steel Town, AKA, Pittsburgh, PA.
Bravo! You take what seems to be a mundane topic and give it an inspirational twist.
A very interesting segment. I think the apocryphal story of the "Big Apples" has to be the most interesting.
"The Big Easy".....Thanks very much my friend....You are the best....!
Norwich, England is named, 'A fine city', Due to her stunning buildings and literary history.
Singapore is also named, 'A fine city', in reference to the steep fines given by the police for almost every kind of misdemeanor.
B L! 😂 I like that! Is it okay if I share what you've stated?😁
@@diandoxlee7346 Thanks for asking. Share away 👍
I love watching your videos. Great writing and I love your delivery. You have such great character. Thanks :)
There's a small town in southern Illinois named "Metropolis."
There are two flyspecks in Georgia about 120 miles apart named "Hopeful" and "Needmore". I always thought they should merge. Then there's Sopchoppy, FL, which is a name derived from the mangling of a the local Muskogean Indian word. Of course, growing up, we thought it might have been named after some sort of Asian cuisine like chop suey, or possibly had something to do with slopping and butchering hogs.
There's also a ghost town in Eastern Nevada named Metropolis. The only remains of the town are the main street on which is the concrete basement of a once grand hotel and the lonely Gothic arch that once was the main entrance into the school. At least the Metropolis in IL still has people!
There is a town in Kansas by the name of " Gas " ! One town in Oklahoma named " Slapout " ! Somewhere during my travels I seen a town named " Climax " ! It is interesting to wonder how and why these towns and many others got there names !
with a big billboard with superman welcoming you to Metropolis..last time a went through 30 yrs ago...
@@steveclark4291 I used to drive through Climax, GA. It's near Bainbridge, GA.
Dear Sir;
Nipper is the dog used in early advertising campaigns for the then, new Radio Corporation of America, or better known as RCA. If you look at a picture of the statue, or any of the original artwork, you will note that the dog's head is cocked, and it's one ear is raised. This was because the full picture was the dog sitting beside a Victrola style phonograph, listening to "It's Master's Voice". Which was the core message of the RCA advertisements, that RCA products, primarily radios, but also phonographs had a higher, and better fidelity of sound quality than it's competitors.
I believe that Albany New York at one time had an RCA lab campus, hence the connection of Nipper to Albany.
Ah yes, Nipper. The dog for His Masters Voice from Victrola then RCA Victrola, RCA Victor :-)
It was HMV before RCA
Thanks :-)
@@marknesselhaus4376 If you drive through Albany today you can still see Nipper sitting on top of the old RTA Warehouse on Broadway.
@@jimrapp6955 Cool, once we can get back to traveling again I would like to see that :-)
Ah, THAT Nipper, I forgot that was name thanks.
I really love your channel. Keep up the great work.
I got wasabi on my shirt ONE time people!!
One time!!
Some things you can never live down, Wasabi...
I love your videos. You're care of the topics is so obvious.
I think series on the history of the states could be interesting.
I assume by 'states' you mean West Britain. If so you are correct in using the lower case.
@@sunnyjim1355 no, actually I meant the United States
Love this episode! Nicely done! "Gotham" City came from an opportune placement of an advertisement, the Chicago White Sox were named in a blatant rivalry with Cincinnati. And of course, "Hollywood for ugly people"! Fascinating!
As a citizen of Chicago, I'm glad we embraced the Windy City instead of Porkopolis
I know, it's hardly Kosher is it ?
I was born there and heard a nickname was "hog butcher to the world."
Cincinnati is "The Queen City." Much better than Porkopolis or Windy City.
Oddly, it turns out that Boston is windier.
Ever heard the Lou Rawls song "Dead-End Street" He has a monologue at the beginning where he said he was born in the Windy City. They call it the Windy City because of "The Hawk" the almighty Hawk that's the wind.
thank you for your great channel and interesting content 🤗☕ time well spent
The great thing about Cities and their nicknames, their original attempt at deriding them is always captured by its citizens to enhance their pride and to flip the original derision on its head.
Like "Yankee Doodle."
I grew up in Schenectady N.Y. and never knew Albanys nickname was Miller. LOL. So much fun learning with The History Guy And his Beautiful Team. Pray all are well and healthy.
Kalamazoo, Michigan. Celery City for the celery grown there, later Mall City for the first downtown pedestrian mall , we call it The Zoo.
Biggest little city out here in Reno! Love your videos!
14:07 - "There are many more nicknames for cities that tell us a lot about history and some might make it into future episodes of The History Guy..."
Oh... PLEASE tell me tell me this is a foreshadows of a Detroit City of Champions episode!! :)
Wow! Never listened to this guy before! I love this show (comments too). I had fun and loved the learning. Of course, I subscribed! Best to all out there! Be safe! ❤❤
My nickname is Red (I'm a redhead) because my best friend didn't know my real name for 6 months. So he called me Red and it stuck.
Like your logo/avatar! My first car was a '65 Impala SS, which my Finn friends pronounced, "IMP-a-la." 🇫🇮🇦🇽😎
They called me Rugrat in school 😭
In Australia redheads get called "Bluey" to their face, and "Bloodnut" behind their back.
This one guy didn’t feel like remembering my name because I “looked” much more like a Mike to him. Funny enough that’s my dad’s name.
@@philmenzies2477 😭😭😭
Portland Oregon "the Rose city" Thanks Guy.. I always have a smile when I am done watching your videos..
Interestingly the vote to incorporate Chicago had more votes than there were voters.
Where voters are encouraged to vote early and often and being deceased isn't an impediment to voting
So? Business as usual...
The Census Bureau does include cemeteries so they got the numbers thing covered. ;)
Interesting...but not surprising.
Thomas Foley , Yes, the most historical year in American history. 1968
In the middle of the Coronavirus insanity, 15 minutes of pure escape from it. Excellent as always, thank you. "How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good dead in a weary world."
Fun meteorology fact: Illinois is so windy because of the high-low pressure system caused by the way Iowa blows and Indiana sucks.
Baja Baja you must live in Illinois. Sucks to be you if it's Chicago or Champaign Illinois right now. To be safe and we'll get through this anyway.
And Illinois corrupts?
Particularly Northwest Illinois, especially Carroll County which has the record lowest temperature ever recorded in Illinois -37 F January 29, 2019.
Being born in Chicago I've heard various takes on the origins of "Windy City" but it's always welcome to be reminded of the town I love. Thanks.
Nicknames really are interesting. I have about 50 of them for my ex :)
If she is that bad, what does it say about your ability to judge the character of people, or did you just bring out the worst in her?
I imagine most of those are really epithets...
And she has a hundred.... ;)
Very enjoyable. You should do some other cities. I'm reminded of Tennessee Williams remark "There are only three cities in the US: NY, New Orleans and San Francisco. Everyplace else is Cleveland"
San Francisco is "The City" because when gold was discovered in Coloma in January 1848, SF quickly became and remained literally the ONLY actual city west of the Rockies.
I thought LA was "The City" from the old Dragnet TV show.
I have never wasted time, in watching one of your videos, sir. I cannot think of of another You Tube channel that is so time saving.
Thank you.
18:35 Poor Mrs. O'Leary
My Belgian and Dutch ancestors had settled in New Amsterdam. Some fled to Canada, most stayed put when the Brits took over.
Thank you for another interesting history lesson.
Hey Playboy, What's on the menu?"Pork chops and apple sauce"!
Just had a Brady Bunch flashback 🖐
@@lynnmitzy1643 Good eyes Youngling! Enjoy your day
Love your videos, always super informative. Just wanted to mention that one of your images in the montage of NYC is from Tokyo. (The one with the Statue if Liberty in the right - in Odaiba - and the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower in the background)
New Yorkers trying to out-do each other to appear "crazy".
Some things never change.
I believe all history deserves to be remembered and learned from for it is bound to be repeated as we do see in this day but there are many things in history that I do not know and I am very grateful that you share your knowledge openly thank you
My nickname as a child was "tunafish" because of my last name - Thune. As a retired adult, my nickname has become "Papa Tom" because of being a volunteer child care person at a local establishment called "Bridgehaven". A nonprofit help for parents in crisis. That nickname will remain as I have also volunteered child care at my church during services, and an organization entitled "MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers". Sadly I'm disabled due to a degenerated hip and long term diabetes, type 1. At 78, I keep my mind active through Bible meditations that I post on Facebook, and 7 grandchildren. Currently, the 5 members of my household are self quarantined due to COVID 19. None of us have it, one is waiting for test results. We are practicing the federal guidelines from CDC. Shopping is done by one person for groceries and pharmacy items. Thanks for listening!
Prayers and blessings from the UK.
What an interesting bit of our own histories. My first imprinted were put downs: "Coke bottles" and "four eyes," due to my thick glasses starting around 4th grade. In the U.S. Army my nickname became "The Oboeman" since I was the only oboist in the 433rd Army Band and one of the senior NCO's loved how it flowed over his tongue. I was "Double D" to the owner of Hartson Ambulance Service, based on my initials. My last and most cherished was "The Safety Guy," bestowed by a Police Sergeant out of my commitment to employee safety as a small city Risk Manager. Nicknames can be cruel or encouraging. (May WE ALL get the new nickname of "COVID-19 Survivors." Blessings, D D)
I like that you post your Bible meditations on your grandchildren, as well as Facebook... ;)
I pray that the results will come back clear ! I will 65 next month and live alone ! But I stay stocked up on food during winter months because the weather here in Kansas is totally unpredictable ! I still try to do my best to voluntarily quarantine myself even if I don't have the virus ! Praying for everyone world for their health and well being ! I have never seen anything like this in my lifetime and pray that I never to see something like this again ! Please all of you stay safe and take care ! Good day
@@steveclark4291 Amen! Me too.
Nice closing. Well written and well said.