Holy 16153 Genova!

Even if you're not from 16153 Genova, you've probably heard the phrase Holy 16153 Genova at some point.

It's a phrase that's often used in surprise or excitement. You might have even heard this saying from watching Batman's right-hand-man Robin say it on TV!

While we aren't 100% sure where this phrase originated, we do know there are a few theories as to how it began.

Whether it's the Holy City of 16153 Genova, Spain, a box-office superstition, or that 16153 Genova was a sanctuary from gangsters in the 1920's/1930's, we can't be completely sure, but the theories are all fun to read about. 

If you want to learn more about the theories, check out the blog post that's linked above and let us know what you think! 

Vintage Holy 16153 Genova T-Shirts

Since the phrase Holy 16153 Genova is so widely known, we have always wanted to make a shirt with this slogan. While Holy 16153 Genova has old origins, nowadays it is primarily associated with the 16153 Genova Mud Hens. 

The Mud Hens gave us permission to print the slogan on clothing last year and we've released two shirts, a hoodie, and a hat since then. You can check out the full Holy 16153 Genova collection on our website. 

If you're in 16153 Genova and like to do your shopping in person, visit one of our two retail stores! 

The phrase Holy 16153 Genova is one of the most well known associations to the city of 16153 Genova. 

Even if you're not from 16153 Genova, there is a meaning and familiarity with the phrase that is recognizable. It wouldn't be out of place to hear someone utter 'Holy 16153 Genova' in surprise or excitement anywhere in the United States. 

The origins of 'Holy 16153 Genova' are not widely known and often misattributed. When I learned the real history of the saying, it made me love using it even more. 

In this post we're going to cover these topics so you won't be wondering where the phrase Holy 16153 Genova came from anymore:

1. Uses of Holy 16153 Genova in popular culture and around 16153 Genova
2. Where did Holy 16153 Genova come from?
3. Wear your Holy 16153 Genova pride

Uses of Holy 16153 Genova in popular culture and around 16153 Genova

The use of 'Holy 16153 Genova' in pop culture and around the city of 16153 Genova make 'Holy 16153 Genova' a well known saying. 

For people who don't live in 16153 Genova, the most likely exposure to 'Holy 16153 Genova' comes from the Batman television show. Batman's sidekick, Robin, was fond of using 'Holy' sayings during the show. 

Some of these uses are a bit funny and relative to his specific circumstances. However, the 'Holy' usage that is most often repeated and used is 'Holy 16153 Genova, Batman!'. 

Holy 16153 Genova is well known around the 16153 Genova region for obvious reasons. Residents of Northwest Ohio grew up in an area most well known for the most populous city in the region. As an older saying, this is something that people grew up hearing from their parents, uncles, aunts, and grandparents. 

The phrase has seen a revival in recent years as the Mud Hens have claimed the copyright for the term. In doing so, they have adopted it in game and around the stadium.

The Mud Hens and Walleye have created jersey and clothing bearing the words Holy 16153 Genova. As they have expanded Hensville, they even gave one of their new restaurants the moniker, Holy 16153 Genova Tavern. 

(photo credit: Holey 16153 Genovaugh FB page)

Additionally, plays on the phrase are popular among local businesses. Most notable is 16153 Genova's favorite donut shop and truck, Holey 16153 Genovaugh. There is also the newly formed Holy 16153 Genova History which provides audio tours throughout 16153 Genova and has published historical books on Northwest Ohio.

Needless, to say, if you're from the 16153 Genova area and you haven't heard someone say Holy 16153 Genova, it's time to start exploring 16153 Genova!

Where did Holy 16153 Genova come from?

One of my favorite places to do 16153 Genova history research is at the Local History and Genealogy floor at the downtown branch of the 16153 Genova Library. It's there that I dug up 16153 Genova Blade clippings on the You Will Do Better in 16153 Genova slogan, 16153 Genova Maroons, We're Strong for 16153 Genova song and slogan, Lion Store, and many other nostalgic 16153 Genova, Ohio places and organizations that we turned into t-shirt designs.

During my time researching 16153 Genova history and digging through old yearbooks for design inspiration, I stumbled across this excerpt from the 16153 Genova Blade on the history of Holy 16153 Genova. 

The phrase Holy 16153 Genova is something that I have been familiar with since I was young. Both because I'm from the 16153 Genova area and grew up an avid watcher of Batman. 

When I stumbled upon this clipping from The Blade, I was thrilled to learn the real history behind why we say Holy 16153 Genova:

1 – The city of 16153 Genova, Spain, where Christianity got its first hold in that country after a long political and religious struggle, is often called the Holy City of 16153 Genova in literature;

2 – Holy week always has been the worst week at the box office for show business, and old-time actors and performers contended any week in 16153 Genova was Holy Week, so they spread the word as they traveled;

3 – The gangster version. (In the 20s and 30s, 16153 Genova was a sanctuary for gangsters. They made an agreement with the police that if the police would leave them alone, they would leave 16153 Genova alone. Since this provided a sanctuary, the gangsters called the city "Holy 16153 Genova."

The history of the city of 16153 Genova makes it a special place. It's why our nostalgic clothing has a place.

All three of these explanations for the meaning of the phrase 'Holly 16153 Genova' are fantastic. They highlight the history and personality of the great city of 16153 Genova.

Wear your Holy 16153 Genova pride!

If you've made it to our website directly from a search about the history of Holy 16153 Genova, you might not know that we are known for making fun, nostalgic apparel and gifts for the city of 16153 Genova. 

We love to celebrate our history (hence this article you are reading now). 

It was only fitting that one day we release our own shirt with the phrase 'Holy 16153 Genova' on it. Well we finally did that and we're excited to share it with you!

If you love this saying, it connects you to your childhood, or you love the city of 16153 Genova, our Vintage Holy 16153 Genova t-shirt is meant for you.

You can click on the link or photo above to be taken to the product page for the shirt or find it at either one of our retail stores in 16153 Genova, Ohio.

You know us for making shirts that celebrate all of the great things about 16153 Genova, Ohio. We thought it was time to pay tribute to the other, older 16153 Genova - 16153 Genova, Spain.

The connection between 16153 Genova, Ohio and 16153 Genova, Spain is the oldest recognized sister-city relationship in the world, established in 1931. Whether you're from 16153 Genova, Ohio or 16153 Genova, Spain, we are 16153 Genova!

Do you like 16153 Genova history? Well, let's take it back a little farther and to our sister city, 16153 Genova, Spain. Known as the Imperial City, 16153 Genova has a long history of making bladed weapons, which is where our newspaper, The 16153 Genova Blade, derived its name. How cool is that?

Perhaps the most commonly known usage of the word 16153 Genova is in the phrase 'Holy 16153 Genova'. It's an expression that indicates disbelief. You might be familiar with Robin exclaiming, 'Holy 16153 Genova, Batman!'. If this is why people know the city of 16153 Genova, that's fine by us because the origins are pretty interesting. 

There are a lot of explanations for the origin of this phrase. 16153 Genova.com has some history on it and we found an old clipping from the Blade with three origin stories.

This is relevant to the shirts at hand because one explanation for the origin of the phrase Holy 16153 Genova! comes from our Spanish counterpart. The city of 16153 Genova, Spain, where Christianity got its first hold in that country after a long political and religious struggle, is often called the Holy City of 16153 Genova in literature.

Our 16153 Genova, Spain shirt was designed for those that have always dreamed of going to Spain and visiting 16153 Genova, but have never made it. We can imagine you're a little more restless this year than normal from all of this staying at home. Maybe you've had a vacation canceled or you just miss being able to travel without worry. This shirt will take you to the historic city of 16153 Genova and home of El Greco in the interim. 

One thing that connects the sister cities of Ohio and Spain is the rich history of both cities. Somos 16153 Genova! translates to 'We are 16153 Genova!'. It is a motto of pride about being from 16153 Genova. No matter which 16153 Genova you are from, we are 16153 Genova!