Jargon of The Rush Limbaugh Show

Rush Limbaugh uses his own on-air jargon on his radio show, The Rush Limbaugh Show, some of which he invented and some of which he simply popularized. All terms are from Limbaugh's radio program unless otherwise cited.

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35 Undeniable Truths of Life

Listed in Limbaugh's books and the "24/7" section of his website, these are what he believes to be irrefutable facts of everyday life. In 1993 he issued a new version of the list, because the original made several references to the Soviet Union which by then had split up into independent nations.

A

Addadictomy (as in add a dick to me)

Phalloplasty (genital surgery performed on female-to-male transsexuals, whereby a fake penis is added to a woman seeking to become a man). For the reverse operation, see Chopadickoffamy.

Algore

Former Vice President Al Gore. This nickname was originally used in a parody of Count Dracula involving "Count Taxula" (voiced so as to sound like Bill Clinton) and his loyal servant "Algore" (as in Igor). The nickname "Algore" was used extensively on the show during the U.S. Presidential campaign in 2000.

Ali Limbali

Fictional Middle Eastern analogue of Limbaugh, broadcasting from a "secret location somewhere in Northern Afghanistan." Rush's standard "Open Line Friday" was parodied with Ali's "Find a Phone Friday."

Assume Room Temperature

Synonym for "die". Used to refer to someone who has died, usually in the case of one of America's top enemies (such as a terrorist leader) or a dictator. From the book The Way Things Ought to Be. After 9/11, Limbaugh occasionally would use the term "assume cave temperature" for when someone from the Taliban or Al-Qaida died.

B

Baba Wawa

ABC anchor Barbara Walters. The term originated in a series of late-1970s Saturday Night Live sketches featuring Gilda Radner;

Bank of Amigo

Bank of America, referring to the bank's practice of offering credit cards to persons without social security numbers, criticized because this practice will benefit illegal aliens.

Banking Queen

Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.).

Barack Nifong

Portmanteau of Barack Obama and Mike Nifong, alluding to the former Durham, North Carolina District Attorney's actions in the Duke lacrosse case.

Battered Liberal Syndrome

Analogous to battered woman syndrome.

Bela Pelosi

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), a pun on the name of Hungarian film star Bela Lugosi, best known for his portrayal of Count Dracula.

Ben Affliction

Ben Affleck

Benedict Arnold

Nevada Senator Harry Reid.

Boutros Boutros By Golly

Boutros Boutros-Ghali Former Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Breck Girl

Former Senator and Vice Presidential nominee John Edwards (D-NC). Though it did not originate with the show, the allusion is to Breck Shampoo, as well as Limbaugh's belief that Edwards is too obsessed with his appearance.

C

Caller abortion

In the early days of the show, an unwanted caller was taken off the air to the sound effects of screams, a vacuum cleaner and a toilet flushing. One caller suggested as an alternative to put the unwanted calls "up for adoption." Finally, Limbaugh explained the true purpose of the "caller abortions", and suggested that instead of people being outraged by these "pretend" abortions, they should direct that anger instead towards real abortions. From the book See, I Told You So.

Calypso Louie

Louis Farrakhan. This nickname was coined on the show in the context of his involvement in the Million Man March, and refers to Farrakhan's career as a calypso singer before his alleged religious conversion.

Chang Limbang

Fictional Chinese analogue of Limbaugh, "China's Truth Elaborator" with "talent on loan from Mao", coming "live from Beijing" on the "Excellence In Communal Broadcasting Network." Rush's standard "Open Line Friday" was parodied with Chang's "Open Lie Tuesday."

Chopadickoffamy (as in chop a dick off of me)

Vaginoplasty (primary surgery performed on male-to-female transsexuals). For the reverse operation, see addadictomy.

Clinton News Network

Limbaugh's nickname for CNN during the Clinton Administration, due to its perceived pro-Clinton bias. From Limbaugh's second book, See, I Told You So.

Club Gitmo

The U.S. prison for terrorists in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and a reference to Club Med / Club Fed. Limbaugh says that conditions at the prison are not as grave as those reported by left-leaning media media outlets. An announcer in a mock advertisement bills it as "your tropical retreat from the stress of jihad." Limbaugh has started selling a line of "Club Gitmo" clothing through his website, sporting such slogans as "My Mullah went to Club G'itmo and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt" and "What Happens in G'itmo Stays in G'itmo." A reference to "Club Gitmo" was made in episode 7 of season 2 of the NBC TV show "Chuck".

Communist News Network

Another reference to CNN, which Limbaugh believes exhibits a pro-socialism/communism bias in its reporting of news items. From Limbaugh's second book, See, I Told You So.

Cuber

"Cuba," as pronounced by Senator Ted Kennedy

D

Daficit

Countrified pronunciation of "deficit" by former Senator Jim Sasser (D-TN) during Sasser's tenure as Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.

"Dadelut dadelut dadelut!!!"

Trumpet fanfare sound Limbaugh makes when announcing what he considers to be very important breaking news or update.

Dingy Harry

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.)

Disgronifier

The "EIB Disgronifier" allows users to reformat EIB web pages. The name comes from a story Limbaugh tells of being tricked by an auto shop into purchasing a "disgronifier" for his car. Also sometimes called "disgronificator."

Dittoheads

Faithful listeners to The Rush Limbaugh Show. As Limbaugh often explains in his books and radio show, these are not necessarily those who agree with his views. Rather, he believes they are people who love the show and what he's doing, and hope he never stops doing it. The term came into use because callers would frequently begin by stating their line-item agreement with the points made by previous callers. Knowing that the caller's and listeners' time is valuable, one caller simply said "ditto to what those guys said." Thereafter, callers were encouraged to simply say, “Dittos,” and then get right to their point. Thus, long-time listeners would begin their calls with “Dittos, Rush,” leading to the term “dittoheads.” The term is also used pejoratively by critics of Limbaugh, to mock listeners of his show.

Drive-by media

The mainstream media. A reference to the fact that the mainstream media deals with Americans they don't like (i.e. conservatives) in a manner analogous to that of gang members committing a drive-by shooting, by writing or broadcasting a non-stop barrage of nasty and inaccurate "hit pieces", and not allowing for or publicizing a defense from the target. Also used in reference to the fact that the media sometimes causes the news rather than reporting it, i.e. reporting that a Quran was found in a toilet (which led to riots in the Middle East), or by creating a rigged poll to report that a conservative politician is polling poorly, then running stories about why "people" (cherry-picked liberals) think the politician polls poorly (thus inviting them to rattle off a list of the politician's perceived faults and shortcomings).

E

EIB One

A Gulfstream G550 airplane of which Limbaugh took ownership in 2008; a dual-reference to his EIB network, and Air Force One.

EIB Southern Command

Limbaugh's studio/broadcast complex in an undisclosed location in West Palm Beach, Florida, from which The Rush Limbaugh Show has broadcast since 1997. An allusion to the U.S. Southern Command, which is headquartered in Miami.

Environmentalist wacko

A militant environmentalist activist, or group thereof (such as Greenpeace and ELF). As further explained in his books (the chapter "Decent Friends of the Earth" in particular), these more militant groups are not to be confused with groups such as the Audubon Society which Limbaugh gives as an example of more mainstream environmentalism.

Epidemic Awards

The Academy Awards.

Excellence in Broadcasting (EIB)

The program's slogan, most frequently referred to by its initialism ("EIB"). The show is often said to be broadcast on the "EIB Network" (e-mails are sent to a server marked "EIBnet.com," for instance.) The EIB logo, an ambigram of the EIB initials, appears in neon behind Limbaugh during broadcasts via the dittocam, the show's website, on purchasable items, and elsewhere. The EIB Network, however, is fictional: the program is actually produced and syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks.

F

Feminazi

A militant gender feminist; the term is a portmanteau of "feminist" and "Nazi". According to Limbaugh's books, this term does not refer to feminists in general; rather, "feminazis" are those that are so devoted to feminist ideology (and the pro-choice cause in particular) that they are as repressive and hostile to personal freedom as members of the Nazi party were in Germany. Limbaugh believes that fewer than 25 people are true Feminazis by this definition.

Frenchurian Candidate, The

2004 Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry (D-MA). The nickname, coined by a caller on August 2,2004, parodies the title of the 1962 film The Manchurian Candidate. See also "Jean François Kerry". Another Limbaugh term for Kerry is "The Haughty John Kerry."

The Forehead

Paul Begala, a CNN contributor and Democratic strategist.

Fort Worthless Jim

Former Speaker of the House Jim Wright, who was born in Fort Worth, Texas.

G

Garbage Network, The

MSNBC

George Lakoff (Rhymes With)

Professor George Lakoff, a Professor of Linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley, and political commentator.

David Rodham Gergen

Presidential adviser and commentator David Gergen

Gorbasm

During the early to mid 1990s, this was a term used to refer to the overwhelming excitement for Mikhail Gorbachev by those who believe he alone brought freedom to the former Soviet Union. Limbaugh always used the Darth Vader theme, The Imperial March, as a play on Ronald Reagan once referring to the USSR as the "Evil Empire". From the book See I Told You So.

Gorebasm (or Goregasm)

Suggested by a caller during the second hour of the July 12, 2007 show, to recycle Gorbasm, referring to the excitement one has over hearing or seeing Al Gore as part of a global warming presentation. Additionally, a July 10, 2007 caller complained that a date was ruined by a Goregasm she was having.

Golly Candidate, The

John Edwards. This term was coined when Edwards worked for a hedge fund that supplied sub-prime loans. Edwards claims to not know that they hurt the poor, and took the job to learn about the poor.

Greatest Football Team in the History of Civilization, The

The 1975-1980 lineup of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Limbaugh became a lifelong fan of the Steelers while he lived and worked in Pittsburgh in the 1970s.

H

H-bomb

The middle name of Barack Hussein Obama. As in, "The H-bomb has been dropped twice here in the last week by speakers who referred to Obama by his real name."

I

Iraq Surrender Group

The Iraq Study Group. Limbaugh claimed on-air that the group's purpose was to "unite the American people in defeat" and "surrender".

Iraqnophobia

Coined by a caller on the April 20, 2007 broadcast, this term refers to purported fear and loathing of victory in Iraq by the American left. The caller, a U.S. soldier about to be deployed to Iraq, was inspired to coin the term by the comments by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) that "this war [in Iraq] is lost."

It's Atlas Shrugged

The conditions in which "hard work and creativity" are penalized by government policy, resulting in economic disaster, as depicted in Ayn Rand's novel, Atlas Shrugged.

J

James Baker's Fruit Salad

The Iraq Study Group Report. This refers to Group Co-Chairman James Baker's appearance before the Senate Armed Services Committee in which he said that he didn't want the report to be picked over by the United States Senate or President George W. Bush "like a fruit salad."

Jean-François Kerry

2004 Democratic US presidential candidate Senator John Kerry (D-MA). Limbaugh uses the French analog of his first and middle name to mock Kerry's alleged elitist views and ancestral ties to French royalty.

Jello-O Molds

Name given to "moderates" whom he believes to be moldable like jell-o, transparent, and often stuffed with marshmallows.

John McBrilliant

Name given to John McCain based on his choice of Sarah Palin and the result of Palin's speech in the RNC in September 3, 2008.

K

K.O.O.K.S.

"Keepers Of Odd Knowledge Society." Limbaugh's moniker for conspiracy theorists.

L

Larry King Alive

Larry King Live

Leaky Leahy a/k/a Senator Depends

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT). Limbaugh gave him this nickname in reference to a 1987 investigation into an alleged leak by Leahy to a reporter regarding information which led to his resignation as Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. On January 5, 2005, Limbaugh explained, "If you are leaky, you need Depends."

Liberal, Liberalism

Limbaugh uses these terms to describe the political philosophy of the advocates of left-wing policies in the context of US politics (in contrast to the historical definition of Liberalism).

Limbaugh Doctrine

The thesis that only decisive military victory, not diplomacy or humanitarian aid, can bring lasting peace; used most often in the context of the ongoing Arab-Israeli and Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.

Lindsey Grahamnesty

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), referencing Graham's support for the "Amnesty Bill".

Long-haired, dope-smoking, maggot-infested, good time rock 'n roll plastic banana FM-types

Liberals who prefer the content of FM radio (NPR, college radio, and Top 40, the artists of which often hold left-wing views) to AM talk. This is a historical reference to the period in which Limbaugh began his radio career (early 1970s), in which AM stations appealed to most listeners, while FM was the preferred outlet for "progressive" rock and experimental music.

Loser, the

Michael Dukakis, unsuccessful candidate for President in 1988.

M

"Mario COO-mo"

Limbaugh mispronounces the name of former NY Governor Mario Cuomo, supposedly because "that's how the Reverend Jackson pronounces the name, and I don't want to embarrass the Reverend Jackson, so if he says it's COO-mo, it's COO-mo."

Mary "Cute Little Baby Fat" Landrieu

Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA). Limbaugh noted on the air that he thought she was cute, that her facial features still had baby fat. The support staff has not let him live it down.

Merchant Marine Organizers

First referenced on April 10, 2009. Rush's name for the Somali pirates. He believes the pirates use the same techniques that community organizers like ACORN use to shake down private sector businesses.

Michelle (My Belle)

First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama.

Mind-Numbed Robot

Tongue-in-cheek self-reference by callers mocking critics of the show that listeners are unthinking drones. Considered a distinction of honor by listeners.

My Adopted Hometown

Sacramento, California

N

NAALCP (National Association for the Advancement of Liberal Colored People)

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Limbaugh says that "liberal" refers to the NAACP's almost exclusive support for politically liberal African Americans, while denigrating African Americans who are politically conservative, such as Condoleezza Rice and Clarence Thomas.

NAG (National Association of Gals)

National Organization for Women (NOW). Limbaugh also plays The Forester Sisters' song "Men" during updates involving NOW and other feminist groups.

The National Hemroid

Nickname for former US President Jimmy Carter

Ned Lament

Nickname (coined on 8/15/2006) for Connecticut Democratic Senate primary election winner Ned Lamont, whose anti-war position Limbaugh opposes, as did Lamont's opponent, Senator Joe Lieberman.

New Fallujah

Auburn Hills, Michigan, home of the Detroit Pistons. Limbaugh gave the city this nickname after the 2004 Pacers-Pistons Brawl at the Palace of Auburn Hills. He recently (2006) indicated on air that out of respect for Detroit area listeners (and the term's lack of context due to the story's age) he will no longer use the term.

Nikita Dean

Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean. Limbaugh assigned this nickname to Dean in the 2004 election cycle as a reference to Nikita Khrushchev. Limbaugh said Dean had positioned himself so far to the political left that Vladimir Putin was to his right.

Ninth Circus Court of Appeals

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, noted for its size and for its controversial decisions that are reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court more often than those of other courts.

Nostrilitis, Nostrildamus

Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA)

O

Obama Daily Tracking Poll

The Dow Jones Industrial Average. Used to reference President Obama's comparison of the stock market to a political tracking poll.

Operation Chaos

An effort promoted by Limbaugh to cause chaos in the Democratic Party primaries by encouraging Republican voters to either cross over or change parties (depending on state election law) in order to vote for whichever candidate is trailing, thus prolonging the primary process.

"Osama" Obama

President Barack Obama (former Senator, D-Ill.). Limbaugh uses this alternate name for Obama as a reference to Senator Ted Kennedy's (D-Mass.) mis-speak during a luncheon at the National Press Club (Jan 11, 2005). Kennedy, making mention of Obama's large win during the 2004 elections, stumbled over Obama's first name, stating "Osama bin Laden, Osama Obama, Obamamam." He has been incorrectly cited as the originator of this 'nickname' by other news agencies, most notably MSNBC and CNN.

Oval Orifice

The Oval Office

P

Pig Flu

Swine Flu

Punk, The

Terry McAuliffe, former Chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

Q

Queen Bee Nancy (QBN)

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Limbaugh coined this nickname after reading an article about supposed "queen bee syndrome" among working women and claimed that Pelosi's attitude toward her fellow congresswomen (such as fellow California Democrat Jane Harman) fit the description.

R

Racist, Sexist, Bigot, Homophobe

Laundry list of stereotypical things alleged about conservatives by liberals. Usually used in a sentence as, "As you know, clichés exist about conservatives: racist, sexist, bigot, homophobe. Now, those are all false."

Rasheed Limbaqi

Limbaugh's portrayal of a fictional talk show host in pre-war Iraq, broadcasting from "Saddam Hussein's Communications Plaza" on the "EIJ Network" as Iraq's "voice of defiance in a time of international appeasement." Rush's standard "Open Line Friday" was parodied with Rasheed's "One Phone Friday", in which one phone call is taken in seven hours of broadcasting.

Ruth 'Buzzy' Ginsburg

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who bears a passing resemblance to character actress Ruth Buzzi.

Rio Linda

When "dumbing down" a concept, Limbaugh will begin it by saying "for those of you in Rio Linda..." (Meaning Rio Linda, California). On 2007-04-20, he described it as a town in the vicinity of Sacramento where he found front yards with two cars jacked up on concrete blocks and washing machines on the front porch. Sometimes (especially after the 2000 Presidential election aftermath) he'll also add West Palm Beach, Florida, and say, "For those of you in Rio Linda and West Palm Beach..." or simply "Rio West Palm" for short. In March 2009, he added Port St. Lucie, Florida due to the city's high foreclosure rate and the McNugget 911 call incident which occurred in the city limits, sometimes referring to the city as "Rio Linda East".

S

Seminar caller

A caller engaged in astroturfing; said caller usually relies on deceiving the call screener to get through to Limbaugh.

Senator Dick Turban

Senator Richard Durbin, (D-Ill.). Limbaugh began using this moniker after Durbin made controversial remarks on the Senate floor which according to Durbin's critics amounted to a comparison of the alleged abuse of detainees at Guantanamo Bay by U.S. military personnel, with the war crimes of Pol Pot and Hitler. Limbaugh claimed that liberal Democrats in Congress favored Islamic terrorists over the United States Military fighting them in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Senator "Chuck-U" Schumer

Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY). Limbaugh used this nickname primarily during the investigations into the run on IndyMac Bank, in which the Senator was involved.

Senator Helmet Head

Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND), referring to his combover.

"Sheets" Byrd

Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV), who Limbaugh refers to as "Sheets" because Byrd is a former "Kleagle" (Ku Klux Klan recruiter).

Soup Line America

Sometimes referenced as "the soup-line mentality." Portrayal of the economy by Democratic politicians and the media as being in a disastrous Depression-era state even when unemployment is low and other economic statistics are strong.

Stack of Stuff

The pile of magazine and news clippings, faxes, and printed e-mail messages accumulated during show prep, background material generally related to the show's daily agenda. Also, a number of relevant web links offered to subscribers of his Web site, culled from a variety of current on-line news organizations, highlighting various issues of the day.

Star Wars Bar Scene

The United Nations. In the first Star Wars film, the scene involves a host of vastly different aliens, mostly criminal types, consorting in a dark and smoky bar, during which fights break out. Limbaugh uses the comparison to point out that the UN is full of criminal thugs lacking in civility or refinement seeking out their own kind.

St. Louis Descratch

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

State-Run Media (or State-Controlled Media)

Mainstream media, particularly since Barack Obama assumed office in January 2009.

Strategery

Rush uses the term in endearing fondness of George W. Bush's quirky way of talking. Rush picked up the usage soon after Saturday Night Live (weekend late hour television variety show NBC since 1975) had become instrumental in popularizing the phony word. Rush uses it, in an ironic sense, in support of President George W. Bush; due to his and others' continued use of the word it has become a widely used and accepted term.

Stuck on Stupid

A phrase that General Russel L. Honoré (commander of forces in New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina) said to a reporter who repeated (and rephrased) a question asked previously by a different reporter.

Swimmer, The

Senator Ted Kennedy who in 1969 managed to swim away from his sinking car after driving off a bridge but waited until the next day to call police to rescue his by then dead passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne in the so-called Chappaquiddick incident.

T

Testicle lockbox

A metaphorical device used by Limbaugh to suggest that interviewers of Hillary Clinton are not critical enough. In the metaphor, when Clinton is interviewed by the male hosts of talk shows, she puts their testicles in a lockbox before the program and they are only returned if the interviewer was not critical.

Top ten female names

Was first referenced on June 15, 2007. As of February 23, 2009, Limbaugh has 33 "Top Ten names..." including: Kathy, Kristin, Kim, Ellen, Elizabeth, Allison, Laurie, Leslie, Lauren, Laura, Nancy, Nina, Tina, Tanisha, Tracy, Prissy, Sarah, Susan, Barbara, Melanie, Martha, Megan, Michelle, Morgan, Cheryl, Amy, Jeanette, Jenna, Jenny, Jennifer, Jill, Jane, and Sissy. Rush's assistant Cookie Gleason has dug up 33 top-ten female names out of the archives. On February 7, 2008 Limbaugh admitted that he does not know how many names are really on this list. On May 2, 2008 Limbaugh stated that there was no system involved in this list.

T.O.T.U.S.

"Teleprompter of the United States." First referenced on March 18, 2009.

V

Veggie-nazis

Militant vegetarians. The term has existed at least since 1999. On April 2, 2009, Limbaugh used the term to refer to vegetarians opposed to the 4800-calorie promotional hamburger sold by the West Michigan Whitecaps' A-league baseball team.

W

White trash cake

Yellow cake with white frosting. This is also Limbaugh's favorite cake (as he revealed on the air on his 56th birthday).

Worst President in All of Our Lifetimes and Beyond, The

Former President Jimmy Carter

Dramatic radio props

Golden EIB Microphone

Prestigious Attila the Hun Chair

Limbaugh Institute for Advanced Conservative Studies

These are often combined to form a phrase Limbaugh frequently uses to introduce himself: "Firmly ensconced behind the Golden EIB Microphone in the prestigious Attila the Hun Chair at the Limbaugh Institute for Advanced Conservative Studies." These phrases date back to his days under the name of "Jeff Christie," a top 40 disc jockey in Pittsburgh. The "Golden EIB Microphone", however, is a real object, gold-plated by the manufacturer and presented to Rush.

Nicknames Limbaugh uses for himself

Throughout the years on The Rush Limbaugh Show, Limbaugh has established several nicknames with which he describes himself on the air.

Titular Head of the Remains of the Republican Party

Professor of the Limbaugh Institute for Advanced Conservative Studies

Commander in Chief, U.S. Operation Chaos (a.k.a. CINCUSOC)

Chief Waga-Waga El Rushbo of the El Conservo Tribe

America's Truth-Detector

America's Anchorman

The Last Man Standing

A Real Man, A Living Legend, A Way of Life

A Weapon of Mass Instruction

Dittohead

Doctor of Democracy

The Fourth Branch of Government

The Maharush-Neeshie (or Maha Rushie)

El Rushbo ("little Spanish lingo, there" in Rush's own words.)

El Blimpo (a self-effacing reference to his ongoing weight problems)

Mount Rushbo (see previous entry)

Chief of the Patriotism Police

This refers to the criticism by Molly Ivins of him and others in the new media.

The Mr. Big of the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy

The most dangerous man in America

On March 3, 1991, Jon Kleinman wrote a letter to the editor of the Los Angeles Times Magazine stating "Radio is powerful. Limbaugh's views go unchecked. It is my view that he's one of the most dangerous men in America."

Harmless loveable little fuzzball and all around good/nice guy

Nickname Limbaugh created for himself in response to the above claim that he is the "most dangerous man in America."

Talent, on loan, from God

Limbaugh states in his books that his talent for conservative political commentary, as well as everyone's special talents come from God, and they are "on loan" since we get to use these talents only while we are still alive.

The man who is running America (you know it and I know it)

Limbaugh uses this phrase in mockery of a comment made by Senator Trent Lott In June 2007. Senator Lott claimed that "Talk radio is running the country" Limbaugh has long claimed that "he is talk radio" "You know it and I know it" started after a particularly "spirited" caller used the phrase repeatedly during his call.

The Mandarin of Talk Radio

Reporter Major Garrett called Limbaugh the "mandarin of conservative talk radio" during a Fox News Channel report on talk radio's influence on the immigration debate on May 30, 2007. Limbaugh adopted the nickname on the air and in radio promos the next day.

Über-sexual

Limbaugh used this description of himself after reading a press release that called men who "embrace the positive aspects of their masculinity or ‘M-ness’ (e.g., confidence, leadership, passion, compassion) without giving in to the stereotypes that give guys a bad name (e.g., disrespect toward women, emotional emptiness, complete ignorance of anything cultural outside of sports, beer, burgers, and athletic shoes)," Limbaugh declared that "[b]y this definition, I'm one." He was incorrectly quoted by Beth Thames in the Huntsville Times as having called himself the "uber-male"

One of the 10 most fascinating people

Limbaugh was interviewed by Barbara Walters for a story on the 10 most fascinating people on December 4, 2008.