Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"The people on the ‘right side of history’ are usually fighting for freedom and liberty, not censorship and reeducation camps" (also shown on an image) was posted on Twitter by Kevin…
One point made by people against vaccinations (such as Covid-19 vaccinations), is that unvaccinated is the "default" state. People were born that way. "Don't discriminate…
The musical Rent (1996) by Jonathan Larson (1960-1996) contains the song "Out Tonight," with the lyrics: "In the evening, I’ve got to roamCan’t sleep in the city of neon and…
"Marbling" (streaks of fat) is usually preferred in a steak. But in humans? "I'm not fat, I'm well-marbled" was posted on Twitter by "Nina Bargiel, probably"…
One point made by people against vaccinations (such as Covid-19 vaccinations), is that unvaccinated is the "default" state. People were born that way. "Don't discriminate…
Beyond Meat (a producer of plant-based meat substitutes) has nothing to do with the chain store Bed Bath & Beyond, but there are jokes. "bed bath and beyond meat" was posted on…
"Marbling" (streaks of fat) is usually preferred in a steak. But in humans? "I'm not fat, I'm well-marbled" was posted on Twitter by "Nina Bargiel, probably"…
Beyond Meat (a producer of plant-based meat substitutes) has nothing to do with the chain store Bed Bath & Beyond, but there are jokes. "bed bath and beyond meat" was posted on…
"Propaganda works best when those who are being manipulated are confident that they are acting on their own free will" is a saying that has been printed on many images. It is credited to…
"Gluten" shouldn't be confused with "glutton," but there are jokes. One joke on the phrase "glutton for punishment" is "gluten for punishment."…
Pringles potato-based crisps have been compared to particle board. "Pringles are the potato chip's answer to particle board" was posted on the newsgroup alt.tv on October 18, 2000.…
A ravioli riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on August 31, 2016: Q: What do you call religious pasta?A: Raviholy. "Raviholy" is a portmanteau word of "ravioli" and…
A "pap smear" has nothing to do with a "schmear" (or "shmear"), but there are jokes. Sometimes the "pap" stands for "papaya," "paprika"…
"Poverty exists not because we cannot feed the poor, but because we cannot satisfy the rich" (or "Poverty exists not because we can't feed the poor, but because we can't…
"Gluten" shouldn't be confused with "glutton," but there are jokes. One joke on the phrase "glutton for punishment" is "gluten for punishment."…
"Poverty exists not because we cannot feed the poor, but because we cannot satisfy the rich" (or "Poverty exists not because we can't feed the poor, but because we can't…
"Soba" noodles are not "sober" noodles, but there are jokes. "Did you know: Soba noodles is just gangsta speak for noodles that are sober. It's the opposite of drunken…
"Soba" noodles are not "sober" noodles, but there are jokes. "Did you know: Soba noodles is just gangsta speak for noodles that are sober. It's the opposite of drunken…
A "pap smear" has nothing to do with a "schmear" (or "shmear"), but there are jokes. Sometimes the "pap" stands for "papaya," "paprika"…
"I like my women like I like my coffee" is a meme that has been used on many images. "A Negro comedian pulled this one: 'I like my coffee strong and black -- the same way I like…