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A total cheapskate, especially when it comes to making sure to use every possible coupon and special offer--from our Dutch heritage and longtime association with Scots (Presbyterian) churches.
Washington Irving used our name in his satirical writings and played on the stereotype of cheapness, but ironically it wound up being turned right around into a sort of icon of upper-crust New York society! Don't be fooled by Ward McAllister's Four Hundred; a true Knickerbocker would never waste the bucks on the attire required to enter Mrs. Astor's ballroom.
Washington Irving used our name in his satirical writings and played on the stereotype of cheapness, but ironically it wound up being turned right around into a sort of icon of upper-crust New York society! Don't be fooled by Ward McAllister's Four Hundred; a true Knickerbocker would never waste the bucks on the attire required to enter Mrs. Astor's ballroom.
by Not R February 3, 2010
Get the knickerbockermug. Formerly all-male residential college at Rice University, originally a showcase of Brutalist architecture, used to be selected mostly for science and engineering majors, was known as the Animal House of Rice, home of the Halloween party called NoD.
by Not R May 8, 2009
Get the Wiess Collegemug. by Not R February 3, 2010
Get the knockerbockermug. by Not R December 19, 2008
Get the Pon Farrmug. by Not R June 28, 2010
Get the OTOSOTPmug. Night of Decadence, Halloween party at Wiess College celebrating Sparky the Hooter and long noted for its high alcohol content.
by Not R May 8, 2009
Get the NoDmug. by Not R June 24, 2010
Get the OTSOTPmug.