Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
People might eat a lot of Thanksgiving, and they often blame weight gain on that, but what about all the other days of the year? This was posted on X/Twitter by Tank.Sinatra on November 15, 2016:…
Returning a shopping cart feels like doing a civic duty, displaying a person's good character. This was posted on X/Twitter by Han Solo Cup on November 9, 2023, and it received over 1,100…
People might eat a lot of Thanksgiving, and they often blame weight gain on that, but what about all the other days of the year? This was posted on X/Twitter by Tank.Sinatra on November 15, 2016:…
The United States Postal Service's tracking system is, perhaps, not the best, and a joke has a parcel being tracked at the extremes. "USPS Tracking: 1. We're not sure it exists. 2.…
Cyber Monday sales can be just like Black Friday sales, but on Cyber Monday one shops from home and avoids the crowds of people. "Cyber Monday is just Black Friday for introverts who hate…
Cyber Monday sales can be just like Black Friday sales, but on Cyber Monday one shops from home and avoids the crowds of people. "Cyber Monday is just Black Friday for introverts who hate…
The Constitution of the United States was written in the 1780s. Is it an outdated document, or do its principles still apply today? "The constitution was written for a country that no longer…
Many people do not view a potato salad (usually made without lettuce) as a salad. This was posted on X/Twitter by Troy Johnson on July 4, 2020, and it received over 750 likes: "My favorite…
The battery-operated game of Operation tests players' hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, seemingly like a medical operation. Similar skills are required for dipping a tortilla chip…
"It’s already today/tonight?? What’s next? Tomorrow? Fuck this" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "It’s already tonight?? What’s next? Tomorrow???…
"It’s already today/tonight?? What’s next? Tomorrow? Fuck this" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "It’s already tonight?? What’s next? Tomorrow???…
"It’s already today/tonight?? What’s next? Tomorrow? Fuck this" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "It’s already tonight?? What’s next? Tomorrow???…
"It’s already today/tonight?? What’s next? Tomorrow? Fuck this" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "It’s already tonight?? What’s next? Tomorrow???…
"It’s already today/tonight?? What’s next? Tomorrow? Fuck this" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "It’s already tonight?? What’s next? Tomorrow???…
A "turducken" is a portmanteau food name after its ingredients -- turkey, duck and chicken. There is no "turd" in "turducken," but there are jokes. Wikipedia:…
"We battled" is a saying of the New Jersey Nets (later the Brooklyn Nets)., meaning a valiant effort -- but a loss. Nets fans have often used it satirically. Avery Johnson was coach of…
Not everyone wants presents for Christmas -- many people just need money. "Dear Santa, Cash" (also "Dear Santa, You leave cash" and "Dear Santa, You can leave cash")…
Not everyone wants presents for Christmas -- many people just need money. "Dear Santa, Cash" (also "Dear Santa, You leave cash" and "Dear Santa, You can leave cash")…
Not everyone wants presents for Christmas -- many people just need money. "Dear Santa, Cash" (also "Dear Santa, You leave cash" and "Dear Santa, You can leave cash")…
Not everyone wants presents for Christmas -- many people just need money. "Dear Santa, Cash" (also "Dear Santa, You leave cash" and "Dear Santa, You can leave cash")…