Terrible Towel

English

Etymology

From terrible +‎ towel. Coined by Pittsburgh Steelers football broadcaster Myron Cope, who was quoted saying, "We’ll call it the Terrible Towel, and it will wreak its powers terribly on the opposition."[1]

Noun

Terrible Towel (plural Terrible Towels)

  1. A golden-yellow rally towel with the words "Terrible Towel" emblazoned on it; created by Pittsburgh Steelers football broadcaster Myron Cope.
    Hypernym: rally towel

References

  1. ^ Turf Magazine
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