From Lab Accident to Kitchen Staple: 30 Surprising Facts About Teflon’s Journey (And Why Scientists Are Worried)

29. The ‘Teflon President’ Nickname

Teflon’s reputation for slipperiness even slipped into pop culture. U.S. President Ronald Reagan was famously dubbed the “Teflon President” because scandals and criticism seemed not to stick to him. The catchy metaphor highlights just how deeply Teflon has embedded itself in the collective imagination. (Source: History.com)