The phrase was popularized by the character Sonny Corleone in The Godfather (1972) and later by The Sopranos , where it became the name of the central strip club.
It originated in a 1958 comedy routine by Pat Cooper called "The Italian Wedding" and generally means "done," "there you have it," or "long story short". Ian - Badabim Badabum
The article compares the transition of the library to a "player piano," suggesting that while the "baby grand" (traditional reference) is powerful, the mastery required to play it is being replaced by pre-programmed automation. Related Contexts The phrase was popularized by the character Sonny
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Full article: Badabim, Badabum, That's Reference! - Taylor & Francis
The piece advocates for a streamlined approach—less online clutter, more "in mind"—to keep the reference collection from becoming unwieldy.
This piece discusses the evolving role of reference librarians in the digital age. Key themes include:
