Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases.
"Texas" should not be confused with "text us," but there are jokes. This was posted by Jokerswild on X/Twitter on June 24, 2019: My mate phoned me and said "I'm in a…
May 4th is Star Wars Day ("May the Fourth be with you") and May 5th is Cinco de Mayo. "May the 4th be with you. May the 5th be Cinco de Mayo" is a joke. "May the 5th be…
May 4th is Star Wars Day ("May the Fourth be with you") and May 5th is Cinco de Mayo. "May the 4th be with you. May the 5th be with tacos" is a joke. "Sure, May the 4th be…
A "paper jam" is not a food, but there are jokes. "Paper Jam is the most flavorless of all condiments" was posted on X/Twitter by The Drawn on June 16, 2011. "paper jam is…
A "paper jam" is not a food, but there are jokes. "Paper Jam is the most flavorless of all condiments" was posted on X/Twitter by The Drawn on June 16, 2011. "paper jam is…
"Tap to Pay" might be a simple system to some, but it confuses others. This was posted on X/Twitter by Mommy Needs A Life on March 5, 2024: "I think I’m pretty smart until I’m…
"Can't even rob Peter to pay Paul anymore... Peter ain't got it either" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "To rob Peter to pay Paul" is an old saying…
"Ewok" is a fictional species in the Star Wars universe, and the name sounds like "he walk." A baseball riddle is: Q: Why was the pitcher from the moon of Endor cut from the…
"Why do mornings have to be so early?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Why do mornings have to be so early in the morning?" was posted on X/Twitter by…
"Why do mornings have to begin so early?" (or "Why do mornings begin so early?") is a jocular saying. "Why do mornings begin so early?" was posted on X/Twitter by Lisa…
"Why do mornings start so early?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several images. "Why do mornings have to start so early?" is another form of the saying. "Why…
"Why do mornings start so early?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several images. "Why do mornings have to start so early?" is another form of the saying. "Why…
"Why do mornings have to begin so early?" (or "Why do mornings begin so early?") is a jocular saying. "Why do mornings begin so early?" was posted on X/Twitter by Lisa…
The word "cracker" has several meanings. "Do you serve crackers?"/"We serve everybody" is a popular joke. In the American sketch comedy television series In Living…
The word "cracker" has several meanings. "Do you serve crackers?"/"We serve everybody" is a popular joke. In the American sketch comedy television series In Living…
There are Sun Chips, but no Moon Chips. "Note to self: Sun Chips big hit. Action item: invent Moon Chips" was posted on X/Twitter by Jason K on May 11, 2009. "If you open a bag of…
"Say what you will about the south, but no one retires and moves up north" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "say why you want about the south... but no one retires…
"Unitard" is a portmanteau of the words "uniparty" and "retard." The word "unitard" also sometimes means "uniparty"/"uniform" and…
"Unitard" is a portmanteau of the words "uniparty" and "retard." The word "unitard" also sometimes means "uniparty"/"uniform" and…
"Happiness is when you realize that you have an unopened bottle of wine at home" is a wine saying that has been printed on many images. "Happiness is when you realize that you have…