“Call to the bar” is the process of becoming a licensed attorney in a specific jurisdiction. It involves meeting educational, moral, and character requirements, passing a bar exam, and filling out an application. Attorneys who receive a call to the bar can argue cases in court and advise clients outside of court. Some jurisdictions separate […]
Bar examiners write and administer bar exams to determine the minimum competency of lawyers. Each state in the US has its own Bar Council or Committee that administers a state-specific bar exam. The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) writes and administers national exams, tracks exam statistics, and maintains information on each state’s individual requirements. […]
Ken Griffey Jr. had a candy bar named after him despite being allergic to chocolate. The Ken Griffey Junior Milk Chocolate Bar was released in 1989 by Pacific Trading Cards Company and featured his image. He was only the second player in history to have his own candy bar. Naming a candy bar for Ken […]
A bar owner manages day-to-day operations, obtains licenses, and is responsible for advertising and promotion. They hire competent staff and must have knowledge of inventory control and accounting. Past business experience and people management skills are helpful. A bar owner makes the decisions that affect the day-to-day and long-term operations of his food and beverage […]
Tipping etiquette for bartenders varies depending on the situation. Generally, $1 per drink is appropriate, while 15-20% of the total bill is expected at a bar. It’s becoming more common to tip even if the bartender is the owner, and tipping at weddings or events is a sign of good manners. Most bartenders rely on […]
“Bar fly” is a term used to describe someone who spends a lot of time in bars. It originated as a derogatory term for alcoholics, but now refers to regulars who may not have a drinking problem. The term has been used in popular culture, and variations are used by social clubs and bands. “Bar […]
“Foo bar baz” are placeholder names used in computer programming, with “foo” possibly originating from comics and cartoons. “Foobar” may come from the WWII acronym “fubar”. These terms are part of a special category of placeholder names known as metasyntactic variables. Foo bar baz are placeholder names used in computer programming to fill in unknown, […]
Bar jokes are short stories that aim to amuse the audience with a punchline. The most common theme is “a man walks into a bar,” with jokes featuring animals or objects. Some popular examples include “a man walks into a bar and says ‘ouch’” and “a horse enters a bar, and the bartender says ‘why […]
