# Glasgow smile and other city adjective noun combos **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 26, 2014, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547 "2014-10-26T05:45:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Darryl\_Lict](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7cd45c/32.png) [@Darryl\_Lict](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darryl_Lict)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/1 "2014-10-26T05:45:31Z")
So, i guess actor Tommy Flannagan has a scar from a [Glasgow Smile](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_smile) which from what I understand is slicing the corners of your mouth and leaving a distinctive scar going up to toward your ear. I guess this is also the origin of the Joker’s grin. From the Wikipedia article, this is also know as the Chelsea Grin. It also says that the actual tear comes from beating the person up and the resulting struggle causes the tearing up to the ear. Not really sure how that comes about. I’d guess that it was just from slashing the victim’s face up to his ear. The Cleveland Steamer is when you take a dump on someone’s chest, sit on it and then moosh it about. God knows how that term came about. I’ve never been to Cleveland, so maybe it’s a common pastime there. So, what are some city adjective noun combinations? Not really looking for food items 'cause that’s really common and not very interesting. ---
**Author:** ![chappachula](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/2 "2014-10-26T06:15:50Z")
one example (that’s not nearly as extreme as yours): The “Bronx cheer”–meaning making a rude noise with your mouth as a sign of disapproval. ---
**Author:** ![Cunctator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/43a26b/32.png) [@Cunctator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cunctator)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/3 "2014-10-26T06:21:12Z")
Soweto necklace ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/4 "2014-10-26T06:21:25Z")
Baltimore chop - a baseball term for hitting a ball into the ground near the plate, causing it to bounce high in the air and giving the runner time to get on base. New York minute - a very short period of time. Liverpool kiss - a headbutt ---
**Author:** ![Flywheel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Flywheel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flywheel)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/5 "2014-10-26T14:34:31Z")
[Locust Valley lockjaw](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locust_Valley_lockjaw) ---
**Author:** ![DigitalC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/6 "2014-10-26T16:19:58Z")
Sicilian tie, it’s pretty scary. ---
**Author:** ![Wendell\_Wagner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8491ac/32.png) [@Wendell\_Wagner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wendell_Wagner)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/7 "2014-10-26T17:02:48Z")
We’ve already gone beyond cities to include states and regions, so here are some: California stop Jersey barrier (i.e., New Jersey) Denver boot ---
**Author:** ![Rachellelogram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rachellelogram/32/8689_2.png) [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/8 "2014-10-26T17:08:50Z")
[Philly left](http://apexautoblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/philly-left.html). ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/9 "2014-10-26T17:17:24Z")
> [@Rachellelogram](#): > > [Philly left](http://apexautoblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/philly-left.html). Also, known as the Pittsburgh left, but in that case it’s expected and is a curtesy the drivers give to the other driver. Very confusing if you don’t know why the other driver is waiting for you, or if you don’t know to wait a moment when the light turns green! ---
**Author:** ![Sattua](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sattua/32/11906_2.png) [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/10 "2014-10-26T17:34:18Z")
Speaking of Glasgow, a “Glasgow kiss” is a head-butt. Apparently that goes for Liverpool too. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/11 "2014-10-26T18:36:10Z")
[Boston Marriage](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_marriage) ---
**Author:** ![Flywheel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Flywheel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flywheel)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/12 "2014-10-26T18:41:07Z")
[Kansas City Shuffle](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City_Shuffle) > [@](#): > > In order for a confidence game to be a “Kansas City Shuffle” (Also known as the Cleveland Switcheroo), the mark must be aware that he is involved in a con, but also be wrong about how the con artist is planning to deceive him. The con artist will attempt to misdirect the mark in a way that leaves him with the impression that he has figured out the game and has the knowledge necessary to outsmart the con artist, but by attempting to retaliate, the mark unwittingly performs an action that helps the con artist to further the scheme. ---
**Author:** ![Ale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@Ale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ale)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/13 "2014-10-26T19:16:07Z")
Delhi Belly counts? ---
**Author:** ![Cinnamon\_Imp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58956e/32.png) [@Cinnamon\_Imp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cinnamon_Imp)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/14 "2014-10-26T19:28:07Z")
> [@Sattua](#): > > Speaking of Glasgow, a “Glasgow kiss” is a head-butt. Apparently that goes for Liverpool too. Dammit, came here to say that! We also have the [Glasgow Coma Scale](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_Coma_Scale)! Which isn’t as funny ☹ ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/15 "2014-10-26T19:39:10Z")
> [@Cinnamon\_Imp](#): > > Dammit, came here to say that! > > We also have the [Glasgow Coma Scale](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_Coma_Scale)! Which isn’t as funny ☹ No, but it’s an appropriate partner for the Glasgow Kiss. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Baron\_Greenback](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/baron_greenback/32/48_2.png) [@Baron\_Greenback](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baron_Greenback)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/16 "2014-10-26T19:42:11Z")
> [@Cinnamon\_Imp](#): > > Dammit, came here to say that! > > We also have the [Glasgow Coma Scale](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_Coma_Scale)! Which isn’t as funny ☹ And Liverpool ups the ante again with the [Liverpool Care Pathway for the Dying Patient](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_Care_Pathway_for_the_Dying_Patient) ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Slithy\_Tove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slithy_tove/32/18248_2.png) [@Slithy\_Tove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slithy_Tove)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/17 "2014-10-26T19:49:30Z")
So I guess you’d be somewhere on the Glasgow Coma Scale of you were receiving the Milwaukee Protocol. ---
**Author:** ![Darryl\_Lict](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7cd45c/32.png) [@Darryl\_Lict](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darryl_Lict)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/18 "2014-10-26T20:04:08Z")
> [@Cunctator](#): > > Soweto necklace I was racking my brain to think of that. I knew it was a South African reference. It means sticking a tire around your neck and lighting it on fire.:eek: > [@Rachellelogram](#): > > [Philly left](http://apexautoblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/philly-left.html). Ugh, hate that. > [@Ale](#): > > Delhi Belly counts? I guess that’s the same thing as Montezuma’s revenge. > [@Slithy\_Tove](#): > > So I guess you’d be somewhere on the Glasgow Coma Scale of you were receiving the Milwaukee Protocol. [Milwaukee Protocol](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_protocol) is an experimental course of treatment of rabies. ---
**Author:** ![Sattua](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sattua/32/11906_2.png) [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/19 "2014-10-26T20:56:30Z")
> [@Cinnamon\_Imp](#): > > Dammit, came here to say that! Out-Scotting the Scots, that’s my goal 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Hopeful\_Crow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/da6949/32.png) [@Hopeful\_Crow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hopeful_Crow)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547/20 "2014-10-26T21:21:51Z")
Though probably not as widely known outside of Western Washington or by youngsters who didn’t have the opportunity to experience it way back when, I give you the **Tacoma Aroma.** I quote from the Wikipedia article on the city; “Beginning in the 1930s, Tacoma became known for the “Tacoma aroma”, a distinctive, acrid odor produced by paper manufacturing on the industrial tide flats. In the late 1990s, Simpson Tacoma Kraft reduced total sulfur emissions by 90%. This largely eliminated the problem; where once the aroma was ever-present, it is now only noticeable occasionally, primarily when the wind is coming from the east.” [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasgow-smile-and-other-city-adjective-noun-combos/702547.md?page=2)