Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
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…
There is "parking," but no "parqueen." The two terms have been printed on several images. "The opposite of parking. Parqueen" was posted on Twitter by Rad Luke on May…
There is "parking," but no "parqueen." The two terms have been printed on several images. "The opposite of parking. Parqueen" was posted on Twitter by Rad Luke on May…
There is "parking," but no "parqueen." The two terms have been printed on several images. "The opposite of parking. Parqueen" was posted on Twitter by Rad Luke on May…
Ice cream (and other frozen desserts) usually does not have the stick that a popsicle has. Some people have called these frozen desserts "boneless popsicles." "Ice cream is just…
Ice cream (and other frozen desserts) usually does not have the stick that a popsicle has. Some people have called these frozen desserts "boneless popsicles." "Ice cream is just…
Ice cream (and other frozen desserts) usually does not have the stick that a popsicle has. Some people have called these frozen desserts "boneless popsicles." "Ice cream is just…
Ice pops (called freezies, Otter Pops, Icees and other names) do not have the stick that a popsicle has. Some people have called these water-based frozen confections "boneless popsicles."…
Ice pops (called freezies, Otter Pops, Icees and other names) do not have the stick that a popsicle has. Some people have called these water-based frozen confections "boneless popsicles."…
A white shirt often becomes noticeably dirty after a meal. A joke was posted on Facebook by Glo Jean on September 23, 2021, and received over 141,000 shares: "Me eating:My white shirt: let me…