Talk:nothingburger
Origin of this term[edit]
Regarding the origin of this term, is this accurate?
The earliest known usage of “nothing burger” comes from Hollywood gossip columnist Louella Parsons (1881-1972) in reference to actor Farley Granger’s release from Sam Goldwyn’s studio MGM. In her June 1st, 1953 article “Louella’s Movie-Go'Round,” she wrote, “After all, if it hadn’t been for Sam Goldwyn Farley might very well be a nothingburger.”
173.88.241.33 05:30, 1 August 2017 (UTC)
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Rfv-sense: "A witty line presented by a less important or developed character." Currently has one citation, but that citation looks like a use of sense 2 or 3 to me. —Granger (talk · contribs) 19:54, 22 January 2018 (UTC)
RFV-failed Kiwima (talk) 23:24, 22 February 2018 (UTC)