Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Some things have to be stored in a "cool, dark place." "Just a note to all you comic collectors: always keep your comics in a cool dark place. I keep mine in a jazz club in the…
The word "melancholy" is not a food portmanteau of "melon" and broccoli," but there are jokes. "Melancholy. A cross between a melon and a broccoli. At least…
“Insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result” is a famous saying, often incorrectly credited to German-born theoretical physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955).…
The word "melancholy" is not a food portmanteau of "melon" and broccoli," but there are jokes. "Melancholy. A cross between a melon and a broccoli. At least…
Some things have to be stored in a "cool, dark place." "Just a note to all you comic collectors: always keep your comics in a cool dark place. I keep mine in a jazz club in the…
A pretzel riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on October 5, 2016: Q: If you eat too many salted pretzels on Halloween, what happens the next day?A: November thirst. "November thirst" is…
Poutine is often stated to be a form of potato salad. "OH in the elevator: What's for lunch, poutine? No, salad. Poutine is like salad - potato salad, warm. With cheese curds..." was…
"You shouldn't need an exemption to opt out of a medical procedure that has DEATH as a possible adverse reaction" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying became…
"When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore ("love" in Italian -- ed.)" is the famous line from the song "That's Amore" (1953) by…
Coffee has been compared to cocaine (coke), using the Motion Picture Association film rating system. "Caffeine is PG13 cocaine" was posted on Twitter by Fuego on July 21, 2018.…
Various types of music have been compared to cursive writing -- flowing and elegant, but sometimes difficult to understand. "Opera's like singing in cursive" was posted on Twitter by…
Poutine is often stated to be a form of potato salad. "OH in the elevator: What's for lunch, poutine? No, salad. Poutine is like salad - potato salad, warm. With cheese curds..." was…
Various types of music have been compared to cursive writing -- flowing and elegant, but sometimes difficult to understand. "Opera's like singing in cursive" was posted on Twitter by…
People don’t like to find a hair in their food -- especially if they're bald. Many chefs are bald. "RT @yourfavwhiteguy: The only thing worse than finding a hair in your food is finding…
Apple cider is usually a winter drink. Lemonade is usually a summer drink. "Lemonade. Apple cider is for fall" was posted on Twitter by The Turquoise Temptress on September 6, 2021.…
Various types of music have been compared to cursive writing -- flowing and elegant, but sometimes difficult to understand. "Opera's like singing in cursive" was posted on Twitter by…
Coffee has been compared to cocaine (coke), using the Motion Picture Association film rating system. "Caffeine is PG13 cocaine" was posted on Twitter by Fuego on July 21, 2018.…
"The greatest prison people live in is the fear of what other people think" (or "One of the greatest prisons people live in is the fear of what other people think") is a saying…
Remembrance Day (November 11th) recalls the end of the First World War. "If you show your papers to attend a Remembrance Day ceremony, you’ve already forgotten" is a saying that has…
Various types of music have been compared to cursive writing -- flowing and elegant, but sometimes difficult to understand. "Opera's like singing in cursive" was posted on Twitter by…