American slang

[ollie98]

Who are the 'bridge and tunnel posse'? I heard the phrase in film and wondered if its a common american saying

[mikewall01]

This is the term that Manhattan people use to describe the 'weekend warriors' who drive over the bridges or through the tunnel from Brooklyn and Queens (Long Island) or New Jersey to flood the best clubs. Incidentally there is a London based band called Bridge & Tunnel said to have taken their name from this American term. They have shown their affinity for the area in their record 'Borough of Kings' which is about Brooklyn and includes lyrics naming the subways that connect the area.

[mikewith]

B&T types are the suburban hordes who come into Manhattan on a Friday/ Saturday night to try and get a taste of the glamour and hotspots of the city. And therefore disturb/ upset the ever-so-cool-and-trendy people who live in the city. The equivalent in the UK would be the 'white stiletto brigade' or Essex Boys & Girls.