Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"The farmer allows walkers across the field for free, but the bull charges" is a jocular property sign that has been printed on many images. "Notice in a British farm field:…
"Elections have consequences" is a political saying that became popular in the 1980s. "Stolen Elections Have Consequences: Unelected Fascist Franken Denies Lieberman an…
Slim Jim is an American snack brand, but it can be an acquired taste. For many people, a Slim Jim tastes like grease and leather. "SlimJims are greasy meat sticks, i dare you to squeeze…
Many people do not like broccoli. "Maybe broccoli doesn't like you either" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "I bet broccoli doesn't like YOU…
Slim Jim is an American snack brand, but it can be an acquired taste. For many people, a Slim Jim tastes like grease and leather. "SlimJims are greasy meat sticks, i dare you to squeeze…
Monopoly is a favorite board game. "Monotony is my favorite bored game" is jocular saying, with "Monotony" for "Monopoly" and "bored" for "board."…
Some people try to end an argument by simply stating, "It's science!" However, the science can be questioned. "If you cannot question it, it’s not science. It’s…
Walmart stores have a reputation for not having enough registers open. "Due to panic buying, Walmart has opened a second register" is a joke that has been printed on many images. The joke…
Monopoly is a favorite board game. "Monotony is my favorite bored game" is jocular saying, with "Monotony" for "Monopoly" and "bored" for "board."…
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in 2020 death numbers that were similar to the annual flu, and the number of deaths from the flu dropped dramatically. Many people believed that the new…
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in some vaccine mandates, where people were required to show proof of vaccination (sometimes on paper and sometimes on a smart phone). It reminded many…
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in some vaccine mandates, where people were required to show proof of vaccination (sometimes on paper and sometimes on a smart phone). It reminded many…
"There is no excuse for animal abuse" is a popular vegan saying that has been printed on many images. The expression has been popular since the 1980s. "There is no excuse for animal…
"If you carve a pumpkin in September, it’s called premature ejackolantern" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Premature ejackolantern" is a portmanteau…
"If you carve a pumpkin in September, it’s called premature ejackolantern" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Premature ejackolantern" is a portmanteau…
Zero Hedge is a libertarian financial blog. Some critics have called it "ZeroCred" (zero credibility). "After being dead wrong on the #Euro for a year, @zerohedge wants to tutor us…
The "Federal Reserve" ("the Fed") is the central banking system of the United States. It should not be confused with a "national reserve" (a national park), but the…
Telephone calls to a company's customer service often receive messages such as "Our phone options have changed" and "We are experiencing high call volume." "When is…
Telephone calls to a company's customer service often receive messages such as "Our phone options have changed" and "We are experiencing high call volume." "When is…
Telephone calls to a company's customer service often receive messages such as "Our phone options have changed" and "We are experiencing high call volume." "When is…