Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
The months and holidays at the end of the year, such as October (Halloween), November (Thanksgiving) and December (Christmas), all have different bread. "From here on out, 'let’s get…
The months and holidays at the end of the year, such as October (Halloween), November (Thanksgiving) and December (Christmas), all have different bread. "From here on out, 'let’s get…
Does "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens reflect the true meaning of Christmas? This was posted on X/Twitter by Dana Schwartz on December 19, 2019, and it received over 40,000 likes:…
Many people hate Monday, the traditional start of the work week. They also hate the entire work week. "'Hopefully this week is over soon' -- Me on a Monday" is a jocular saying…
Many people hate Monday, the traditional start of the work week. They also hate the entire work week. "'Hopefully this week is over soon' -- Me on a Monday" is a jocular saying…
Netflix (an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service) notices that someone has had the service on for a very long time, and it asks, "Are you still watching?"…
"Follow your dreams" is popular advice, but many people cannot afford to leave a job that pays the bills to, for example, travel the world or pursue an artistic endeavor. However, in a…
"Follow your dreams" is popular advice, but many people cannot afford to leave a job that pays the bills to, for example, travel the world or pursue an artistic endeavor. However, in a…
Burger King (a fast food restaurant chain) has nothing to do with King Arthur and his mythical sword "Excalibur," but there are some "Excaliburger" jokes. "quickly! to the…
"Cold calling" is when a salesperson makes a pitch to a potential customer without prior contact. Cold calling has nothing to do with being called by someone with a common cold, but there…
Many people check their bank account and see a high balance. They hope that they can locate fraud -- and they won't be responsible for the balance -- but then they find that they made all of…
Almost everyone hates getting a phone call from a telemarketer. "Answering the phone 'Sheriff's Department, Fraud Division' sure has slowed down the telemarketer calls" is…
Social media has allowed people's voices to be heard who hadn't been heard before. This is not always a good thing. This jocular comment was posted on X/Twitter and Bluesky by Mike…
Dentists often set up appointments in six months -- at a specific day and time, as if the patient really knows what the personal schedule will be at that time in the future. "Dentist will…
People seem to have back problems, regardless if they have a physical job or a desk job. This was posted on X/Twitter by waluigi simulator (the account is now private) on July 6, 2018, and received…
Many people believe that the two-party system (Democrats and Republicans) in the United States is a joke, and that both work together to destroy the country. This sign was posted on X/Twitter by…
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Winter coats can often stay in the closet, not used, for over half a year. When worn again (usually in November), the coat pockets might contain surprises, such as a year-old candy. This was posted…
Adulthood and coffee seem to go together. This was posted on Facebook by Sarcastic Mama 2 on October 28, 2025: "No one warned me adulthood came with this level of coffee dependency."…