Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"If police are really here to protect us, the entire government would be in prison" (or "If the police were here to protect us, the entire government would be arrested") is a…
Someone who is "anti-vaccination" has been called an "anti-vaccer" (antivaccer) or "anti-vaxer" (antivaxer) or "anti-vaxxer" (antivaxxer). The terms --…
"Overnight" can mean "quickly" or "suddenly," but sometimes it literally means over night. This is the basis of a solar power pun. "Scientists agree that solar…
"Overnight" can mean "quickly" or "suddenly," but sometimes it literally means over night. This is the basis of a solar power pun. "Scientists agree that solar…
Coca-Cola used to be made with cocaine (in the 19th century). "Dear Coca-Cola Company: No more new flavors. Either add the cocaine back, or leave it alone" is a jocular saying that has…
"Coffee. Because sarcasm needs to stay hydrated" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "Coffee . . . Because sarcasm needs to stay hydrated" was posted on…
The real pandemic is stupidity" (or "Stupidity is the real pandemic") is a COVID-19 saying that has been printed on many images. "The real pandemic is how stupid everyone…
"Only those who have something to hide will work relentlessly to censor those who speak the truth" is a saying about censorship that has been printed on an image. The saying (on an image)…
The real pandemic is stupidity" (or "Stupidity is the real pandemic") is a COVID-19 saying that has been printed on many images. "The real pandemic is how stupid everyone…
"Whiskey Wednesday. It's like Taco Tuesday, but for badasses" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Taco Tuesday" and "Whiskey Wednesday" are terms…
"Whiskey Wednesday. It's like Taco Tuesday, but for badasses" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Taco Tuesday" and "Whiskey Wednesday" are terms…
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in many people getting tested weekly or monthly, even if they displayed no symptoms of any disease. This was posted on Twitter by Naomi Seibt on May 12,…
"Over-medicated and under-educated is exactly how they want us" is a saying that has been printed on several images. One popular image shows a young school student. "They"…
"The mind of a slave asks 'Is it legal?' The mind of a free man asks 'Is it right?'" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "The mind of a slave asks,…
"Follow the money" has an extended adage. This meme was posted on Facebook by J. T. Kowalski on August 21, 2021: "IF YOU WANT TO FIND THE CULPRITS, FOLLOW THE MONEY.IF YOU WANT TO…
"Control Oppress Victimize Isolate Divide" (a back acronym or backronym for the word "COVID") has been printed on many images. "The true meaning of Covid and this entire…
The real pandemic is stupidity" (or "Stupidity is the real pandemic") is a COVID-19 saying that has been printed on many images. "The real pandemic is how stupid everyone…
"Home is where the heart is" is a 19th century saying. "Home is where the tap water doesn't taste funny" is a variation that has been printed on many images. Tap water is…
"You can either trust the government or you can understand history, but you can't do both" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The message has been told slightly…
"Home is where the heart is" is a 19th century saying. "Home is where the tap water doesn't taste funny" is a variation that has been printed on many images. Tap water is…