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James Comey under fire for saying ’86′, but where does the slang term come from?
The Merriam-Webster dictionary traces “86” to “1930s soda-counter slang meaning that an item was sold out. There is varying ...
The old slang term ’86’ probably started as restaurant-worker jargon. Suddenly it’s in the news
The slang term at the center of a political firestorm around former FBI Director James Comey likely originated as ...
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Celebrity Leftist Doubles-Down on Comey's '86 47' Post, Gets Secret Service Wake-Up Call
One of two brothers who became social media sensations thanks to their online baiting of President Donald Trump found out it ...
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James Comey’s Riddle in the Sand
Which brings us to May 15, 2025, when — like an empty-headed, attention-seeking 13 year old — former FBI Director James Comey ...
Ex-FBI Chief Comey Under Investigation Over ‘86 47’ Post, Noem Says
Comey removed and apologized for the post, which depicted a seashell message on a beach that spelled out “86 47,” saying he ...
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Ex-FBI Boss’ ’86’ Post Ignites MAGA Fury — But Both Sides Have Used ‘Threat’ Before
MAGA raged against Comey over an Instagram post reading “86 47” – but the record the cryptic message goes way back, and Trump supporters used it too.
James Comey’s ‘weird’ social media approach lands him in hot water
James Comey’s controversial, now-deleted Instagram photo of seashells spelling out the numbers “86 47” only adds to a long ...