Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases.
Above, the header from the February 18, 1924 New York (NY) Morning Telegraph newspaper column of John J. Fitz Gerald. Click to see a portion of the column which includes his use of "Big…
The United States gives a lot of U.S. taxpayer money to other countries. A joke is that someone has just finished doing personal income taxes and has figured out how much is owed to another…
The United States gives a lot of U.S. taxpayer money to other countries. A joke is that someone has just finished doing personal income taxes and has figured out how much is owed to another…
"I’m driving a stick shift. We’re on a hill. Do you really want to be close enough to read this?” (bumper sticker) is a jocula saying that has been printed on many images. "ok funny…
The New York (NY) Times has a Book Review section, and it has had a weekly best seller list since October 12, 1931. There are many categories. For many people who buy books, it often seems that…
The New York (NY) Times has a Book Review section, and it has had a weekly best seller list since October 12, 1931. There are many categories. For many people who buy books, it often seems that…
The United States gives a lot of U.S. taxpayer money to other countries. A joke is that someone has just finished doing personal income taxes and has figured out how much is owed to another…
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Entry in progress -- BP
In September 2024, a Springfield, Ohio pet-eating rumor was that Haitian immigrants were eating people's pets (cats and dogs). A new spin was provided on the jocular student homework excuse,…
When people eat cranberries (such as at Thanksgiving), it's usually from a can. The joke is that this is the "natural shape." "THIS is the natural state of cranberry sauce for…
"Under Communism, I'd be starving too much to have tits this big" (women's T-shirt saying) is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Under communism…
"Stop buying plastic skeletons for Halloween. It’s terrible for the environment. Locally sourced, all natural skeletons are much more environmentally friendly." is a Halloween joke that…
"Idiot Noah Builds An Ark When He Could Have Just Paid More Taxes To Stop Climate Change" was posted on The Babylon Bee on September 30, 2024. The joke is that paying taxes to the…
"Tomorrow isn’t promised, block them (her/him) today" is a jocular social media saying that has been used since 2019. "tomorrow isn’t promised. block that nigga today" was…
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Entry in progress -- BP
"You only live once so make sure you spend 15 hours a day on the internet seeking validation from strangers" is a sarcastic saying that has been printed on many images. "You only…
"You only live once so make sure you spend 15 hours a day on the internet seeking validation from strangers" is a sarcastic saying that has been printed on many images. "You only…
"Lacking In Basic Education, Reason And Logic" is a backonym (back acronym) of the word "liberal" that has been printed on many images. "LIBERAL = Lacking In Basic…