Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
School loans can feel like years of poverty. "I’m so glad I went to school and studied hard so I could get a good job and pay off my student loans and 10 years later...still feel poor…
"IF YOU FEEL THREATENED BY PEOPLE WANTING TO BE LEFT ALONE, YOU'RE PROBABLY NOT THE GOOD GUY" (shown on an image) was posted on X/Twitter by Edgar Friendly ⬛️🟨 on December 6,…
"Vaccination: The delusion that profit-thirsty institutions are protecting you from diseases by injecting you with hazardous chemicals" is an anti-vaccination saying that has been printed…
A "lagniappe" (pronounced "lan-yap") means something extra, a gratuity or a bonus. For example, if one buys a dozen donuts, an extra donut might be included free as a…
Black Friday sales often have reduced price televisions, but most people need reduced price necessities -- and alcohol. "Dear Black Friday, We Got Plenty of Tv’s Put the Liquor on Sale"…
Black Friday sales often have reduced price televisions, but most people need reduced price necessities -- and alcohol. "Dear Black Friday, We Got Plenty of Tv’s Put the Liquor on Sale"…
Black Friday sales often have reduced price televisions, but most people need reduced price necessities -- and alcohol. "Dear Black Friday, We Got Plenty of Tv’s Put the Liquor on Sale"…
"Big Easy" is a nickname of New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans Pelicans basketball player Derik Queen was nicknamed "Big Easy" during his rookie season in 2025. The nickname…
Larry Goldberg (1934-2003) founded Goldberg's Pizzeria in New York City. A favorite dish was the "SMOG" pizza, standing for Sausage-Mushrooms-Onions-Green Peppers. "The biggest…
"Binary: It's as easy as 01, 10, 11" (or "How easy is it to count in binary? It's as easy as 01 10 11") is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The…
"Binary: It's as easy as 01, 10, 11" (or "How easy is it to count in binary? It's as easy as 01 10 11") is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The…
The Big Apple is a family owned farm in Wrentham, Massachusetts, that has been selling many varieties of apples since 1950. Some products sold include cider, cider donuts, muffins, pies, peaches,…
"I (still) cook my turkey the old fashioned way. I let my mom do it" is a jocular Thanksgiving saying that has been printed on many images. Mom's cooking of a turkey on Thanksgiving…
"I (still) cook my turkey the old fashioned way. I let my mom do it" is a jocular Thanksgiving saying that has been printed on many images. Mom's cooking of a turkey on Thanksgiving…
The days are shorter in the fall, and many things are done in the dark. "Some of the nice things about fall are going to bed when it’s dark, and waking up when it’s dark and going to work…
A waiter or waitress at a restaurant often asks if a diner has any questions -- that is, questions about the menu. This joke was posted on X/Twitter by Nayele18 on January 15, 2025: "Me: Why…
A diet is easy to follow --when one is sleeping (and not eating). "I do really good on my diet for like 8 or 9 hours, and then I wake up" was posted on X/Twitter by That Girl on January…
A diet is easy to follow --when one is sleeping (and not eating). "I do really good on my diet for like 8 or 9 hours, and then I wake up" was posted on X/Twitter by That Girl on January…
In elementary school, "math" is called "math." It's usually just addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. In later grades, "math" is called…
Black Friday sales often have reduced price televisions, but most people need reduced price necessities. "DEAR BLACK FRIDAY: We already have BIG TVs. Put rent & mortgage on sale…