Entry in progress—BP84
Entry in progress -- BP
Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases.
Entry in progress -- BP
"Don't stand in their way" usually means don't oppose, but a joke takes this literally. "Our friend, E. J. Canada, over in Luther, says that if your wife wants to learn to…
"Don't stand in their way" usually means don't oppose, but a joke takes this literally. "Our friend, E. J. Canada, over in Luther, says that if your wife wants to learn to…
"Don't stand in their way" usually means don't oppose, but a joke takes this literally. "Our friend, E. J. Canada, over in Luther, says that if your wife wants to learn to…
"Sometimes I meet people and feel bad/sorry for their dog" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker feels sympathy for a dog with a bad owner. "Sometimes I meet…
La Croix Sparkling Water has many flavors, but some people describe them as just a "hint" or a "suggestion" or a "concept" of a flavor. La Croix has often been…
La Croix Sparkling Water has many flavors, but some people describe them as just a "hint" or a "suggestion" or a "concept" of a flavor. La Croix has often been…
La Croix Sparkling Water has many flavors, but some people describe them as just a "hint" or a "suggestion" or a "concept" of a flavor. La Croix has often been…
"Hung my Christmas lights on the house across the street so I can see them" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on X/Twitter by Just Bill on…
Many people order online, then forget about what they'd ordered. When they get a notification and see a package at the door, opening it is like opening Christmas presents. "enjoys the…
"I am the human version of tangled Christmas lights" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, the speaker's life is not in proper working order. "I'm the…
"I am the human version of tangled Christmas lights" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, the speaker's life is not in proper working order. "I'm the…
"I am the human version of tangled earphones" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, the speaker’s life is not in proper working order. "You are the human…
"I am the human version of tangled headphones" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, the speaker’s life is not in proper working order. "When I drink coffee…
How is French toast different from regular toast? There are several joke answers. "French toast is just regular toast but with some tongue" was posted on X/Twitter by Mᴇᴛᴛᴀ…
How is French toast different from regular toast? There are several joke answers. "French toast is just regular toast but with some tongue" was posted on X/Twitter by Mᴇᴛᴛᴀ…
How is French toast different from regular toast? There are several joke answers. "French toast is just regular toast but with some tongue" was posted on X/Twitter by Mᴇᴛᴛᴀ…
How is French toast different from regular toast? There are several joke answers. "French toast is just regular toast but with some tongue" was posted on X/Twitter by Mᴇᴛᴛᴀ…
Many bars have dart boards. Is this a good idea? "Who thought it was a good idea to put dart boards in bars? This guy might kill someone tonight" was posted on X/Twitter by Hodera on…
"Paper towels are just napkins on the cob" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Many people eat corn on the cob with napkins. "Paper towel is just napkin on the…