Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
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…
Many restaurants and ice cream shops offer "hand-scooped" ice cream. This means hard ice cream that is scooped with someone's hand (using an ice cream scoop), as opposed to soft ice…
Many restaurants and ice cream shops offer "hand-scooped" ice cream. This means hard ice cream that is scooped with someone's hand (using an ice cream scoop), as opposed to soft ice…
Many restaurants and ice cream shops offer "hand-scooped" ice cream. This means hard ice cream that is scooped with someone's hand (using an ice cream scoop), as opposed to soft ice…
Many people believe that once a fork, a knife or a spoon is used for cat food or dog food, it cannot be used for human food ever again. This comment was posted on X/Twitter by Lux on March 2, 2026,…
"Sunday mornings smell like coffee and feel like freedom" is a Sunday saying that has been printed on several images. "Sunday mornings smell like coffee and feel like freedom"…
Paying taxes is not pleasant, and many people shake their heads -- as if that somehow improves matters, or at least registers a disagreement. "Doing my taxes and shaking my head the whole time…
Paying taxes is not pleasant, and many people shake their heads -- as if that somehow improves matters, or at least registers a disagreement. "Doing my taxes and shaking my head the whole time…
Are beer burps the best burps, or is that just alliteration? "Ginger Beer makes the best burps" was posted on Facebook on Chelsea Kunkle by May 15, 2010. "I like root beer. It gives…
New York City housing is expensive. Maybe an apartment can be sublet when the owner isn't using it? This was posted on X/Twitter by matt on March 3, 2026, and it received over 10,000 likes:…
Many managers see employees working hard and reward them with pizza. The employees, however, really want bonuses. A pizza meme was posted on Facebook by Drew Kamin on October 15, 2019. "When…
Many managers see employees working hard and reward them with pizza. The employees, however, really want bonuses. A pizza meme was posted on Facebook by Drew Kamin on October 15, 2019. "When…
Many managers see employees working hard and reward them with pizza. The employees, however, really want bonuses. A pizza meme was posted on Facebook by Drew Kamin on October 15, 2019. "When…
Many managers see employees working hard and reward them with pizza. The employees, however, really want bonuses. A pizza meme was posted on Facebook by Drew Kamin on October 15, 2019. "When…
Many managers see employees working hard and reward them with pizza. The employees, however, really want bonuses. A pizza meme was posted on Facebook by Drew Kamin on October 15, 2019. "When…
Many managers see employees working hard and reward them with pizza. The employees, however, really want bonuses. A pizza meme was posted on Facebook by Drew Kamin on October 15, 2019. "When…
At Subway sandwich restaurants, the customer instructs how to make the sandwich. Some customers object to giving a tip because they made the sandwich together. "Subway got some nerve asking…
At Subway sandwich restaurants, the customer instructs how to make the sandwich. Some customers object to giving a tip because they made the sandwich together. "Subway got some nerve asking…
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A croissant can be flaky and messy and have calories, but many people love them. This was posted on X/Twitter by Boredwalk on February 22, 2022: "Like a croissant I too am delicious yet messy…