Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Is social media like a soap opera? "X is like a soap opera. You can stay away for months. Then tune in one day, and it's all the same people saying all the same shit" was posted on…
Is social media like a soap opera? "X is like a soap opera. You can stay away for months. Then tune in one day, and it's all the same people saying all the same shit" was posted on…
"The world is full of good/kind/nice people. If you can't find one, be one" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Remember The world is full of nice people. If you…
"The world is full of good/kind/nice people. If you can't find one, be one" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Remember The world is full of nice people. If you…
"SAP" stands for "soon as possible." "Sap -- Soon as possible" was printed in the book The Phillips Code: A Thoroughly Tested Method of Shorthand, Arranged for…
"SAP" stands for "soon as possible." "Sap -- Soon as possible" was printed in the book The Phillips Code: A Thoroughly Tested Method of Shorthand, Arranged for…
"You're not the boss of me. My dog is" has been printed on many images, and "You're not the boss of me. My cat is" has also been printed on many images. It often seems…
Some people who order a taco salad are more "taco people" than "salad people." This was posted on X/Twitter by Not Mark on July 16, 2015: "I feel like a taco salad is the…
People who can't eat a large block of cheese can also somehow eat unlimited chips and queso. This was posted on X/Twitter by Amitryptyling on November 16, 2025, and it received over 56,000…
The Silence of the Lambs is a 1991 American psychological horror thriller film. There is no film called "Silence of the Yams," but there are yam jokes that have been printed on many…
The Silence of the Lambs is a 1991 American psychological horror thriller film. There is no film called "Silence of the Yams," but there are yam jokes that have been printed on many…
"The world is full of good/kind/nice people. If you can't find one, be one" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Remember The world is full of nice people. If you…
Only a few alcoholic drinks have a garnish. A Bloody Mary cocktail is often garnished with a celery stalk and a lemon or lime wedge. "Why are bloody marys the only drink that comes with food…
"Employees must wash hands before returning to work" is a sign in many restrooms. "Employees must wash hands. You should too" is a jocular version that has been printed on many…
To "make a hash" of something means to mess up, but what if one is making hash (a food)? "I know tinned corned beef is supposed to be 'easy' food, but I'm still making…
"Employees must wash hands before returning to work" is a sign in many restrooms. "Employees must wash hands. You should too" is a jocular version that has been printed on many…
"When your children are teenagers, it’s important to have a dog so that someone in the house is happy to see you" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. A dog is…
"You're not the boss of me. My dog is" has been printed on many images, and "You're not the boss of me. My cat is" has also been printed on many images. It often seems…
"You're not the boss of me. My dog is" has been printed on many images, and "You're not the boss of me. My cat is" has also been printed on many images. It often seems…
"You're not the boss of me. My dog is" has been printed on many images, and "You're not the boss of me. My cat is" has also been printed on many images. It often seems…