“Dear Black Friday, We all have big tvs. Put beer 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"…
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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"…
A "Gatorade shower" is often given to a winning coach by the team's players. Some people believe that a losing coach should suffer through this unusual sports ritual. "It makes…
A "Gatorade shower" is often given to a winning coach by the team's players. Some people believe that a losing coach should suffer through this unusual sports ritual. "It makes…
"You weren't educated. You were programmed. They didn't teach you how to think -- they taught you what not to question" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The…
At a family Thanksgiving get-together, a toddler often offers others some food, but it could be a dubious offering. This was posted on X/Twitter by Sara Says Stop on November 21, 2017, and it…
Working can be bad for one's health, and walking can be good for one's health, so... "quitting my job to focus on walking 20k steps everyday" was posted on X/Twitter by numzz on…
Netflix (an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service) notices that someone has had the service on for a very long time, and it asks, "Are you still watching?"…
The months and holidays at the end of the year, such as October (Halloween), November (Thanksgiving) and December (Christmas), all have different bread. "From here on out, 'let’s get…
The months and holidays at the end of the year, such as October (Halloween), November (Thanksgiving) and December (Christmas), all have different bread. "From here on out, 'let’s get…
Does "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens reflect the true meaning of Christmas? This was posted on X/Twitter by Dana Schwartz on December 19, 2019, and it received over 40,000 likes:…
Many people hate Monday, the traditional start of the work week. They also hate the entire work week. "'Hopefully this week is over soon' -- Me on a Monday" is a jocular saying…
Many people hate Monday, the traditional start of the work week. They also hate the entire work week. "'Hopefully this week is over soon' -- Me on a Monday" is a jocular saying…
Netflix (an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service) notices that someone has had the service on for a very long time, and it asks, "Are you still watching?"…
"Follow your dreams" is popular advice, but many people cannot afford to leave a job that pays the bills to, for example, travel the world or pursue an artistic endeavor. However, in a…
"Follow your dreams" is popular advice, but many people cannot afford to leave a job that pays the bills to, for example, travel the world or pursue an artistic endeavor. However, in a…
Burger King (a fast food restaurant chain) has nothing to do with King Arthur and his mythical sword "Excalibur," but there are some "Excaliburger" jokes. "quickly! to the…
"Cold calling" is when a salesperson makes a pitch to a potential customer without prior contact. Cold calling has nothing to do with being called by someone with a common cold, but there…
Many people check their bank account and see a high balance. They hope that they can locate fraud -- and they won't be responsible for the balance -- but then they find that they made all of…
Almost everyone hates getting a phone call from a telemarketer. "Answering the phone 'Sheriff's Department, Fraud Division' sure has slowed down the telemarketer calls" is…