"Someone in the real estate business is trying to sell his condominium in Staten Island, but no one has bought a condominium there in sixteen years. He says, 'I've got an idea. I'll put in a swimming pool. I'll put in a tennis court. I'll get a doorman.' His friend says, 'Forget it, Harold. It's a toyten bankes.'" (source)

"There's no way to send your kids to Hebrew School in Staten Island. And who can get married there? Do you know how big Staten Island is? Stop kidding yourself. It's a toyten bankes." (source)

"Mrs. Kitzman, weight 170, brought home a new dress, size 12, plus a new miracle 'korset' (girdle), which she claims will enable her to get into the new 'kleyd' (dress). Will it? 'It will help vi a toyten bankes!'" (source)