Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
A music riddle was posted on X/Twitter by LaughBreak: Dad Jokes ‘N More on November 5, 2025: Q: What do you call a group of talented musicians performing on a hill? A: Musically inclined. A…
Froot Loops (often misspelled as "Fruit Loops") is a multi-colored cereal. Each color of the cereal does not count as a daily serving of fruit, but there are jokes. "How am I…
Froot Loops (often misspelled as "Fruit Loops") is a multi-colored cereal. Each color of the cereal does not count as a daily serving of fruit, but there are jokes. "How am I…
"What do you get for a person who has everything?" is a birthday and Christmas gift dilemma for many people. The "everything bagel" is sometimes added to make this phrase a…
"What do you get for a person who has everything?" is a birthday and Christmas gift dilemma for many people. The "everything bagel" is sometimes added to make this phrase a…
"Airbnb" has "bnb" (shortened from "bed and breakfast") in its name, but the accommodations do not include breakfast. "I’m curious… Why is there no breakfast…
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The right sandwich eaten at the right time can be magical. "Never underestimate the power of the right sandwich at the right time. ✨" was posted on Facebook by New York Deli &…
Many people regard talking about the weather as small talk that everyone can have an opinion on (but no one can do anything about). Many other people regard talking about the weather as very…
Many people like a text or an email -- anything but a telephone call, which requires immediate interaction. The innocent question "Can I call you?" is an obvious "no" answer,…
Zohran Mamdani, a sociliast candidate, successfully ran for New York City mayor in 2025. It was said that the "Big Apple" (New York City's nickname) would become the "Red…
Zohran Mamdani, a sociliast candidate, successfully ran for New York City mayor in 2025. It was said that the "Big Apple" (New York City's nickname) would become the "Red…
Zohran Mamdani, a sociliast candidate, successfully ran for New York City mayor in 2025. It was said that the "Big Apple" (New York City's nickname) would become the "Red…
Zohran Mamdani, a sociliast candidate, successfully ran for New York City mayor in 2025. It was said that the "Big Apple" (New York City's nickname) would become the "Red…
"Dippy eggs and soldiers" is a typical breakfast in the United Kingdom, meaning soft boiled eggs and strips of toast. The strips of toasted bread are called "soldiers," and yes,…
Many people regard talking about the weather as small talk that everyone can have an opinion on (but no one can do anything about). Many other people regard talking about the weather as very…
The right sandwich eaten at the right time can be magical. "Never underestimate the power of the right sandwich at the right time. ✨" was posted on Facebook by New York Deli &…
The right sandwich eaten at the right time can be magical. "Never underestimate the power of the right sandwich at the right time. ✨" was posted on Facebook by New York Deli &…
Many people do not like bumper stickers. When they see a bumper sticker on a car -- especially a political bumper sticker -- they think less of the driver. "Bumper stickers are somewhat…
Many people find it difficult to type using a TV remote, such as entering an email address. "Typing in your email address on the TV is a different type of irritation" was posted on…