Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
The COVID-19 vaccines were developed within a year, and many people believed that there were microchips in the vaccines. Microsoft Corporation founder Bill Gates helped to develop and distribute…
"I’ve just released my own fragrance, Nobody in the bus/car/elevator/train seemed to like it" i a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. That is, the speaker just let out…
American-born UK-based jazz singer and entertainer Adelaide Hall (1901-1993) and her husband, Bertram Hicks, opened a nightclub called La Grosse Pomme (French for "The Big Apple") in…
"I’ve just released my own fragrance, Nobody in the bus/car/elevator/train seemed to like it" i a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. That is, the speaker just let out…
"I’ve just released my own fragrance, Nobody in the bus/car/elevator/train seemed to like it" i a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. That is, the speaker just let out…
The Big Apple dance craze of 1937 popularized the "Big Apple" term, but didn't originate it. New York (NY) Morning Telegraph track writer John J. Fitz Gerald (1893-1963) had been…
"We should dolphinately/dolphinitely scale back on the fish puns" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several images. "We should dolphinitely scale back on the fish…
"The Self-Deprecation Society is now accepting new members. I've already put myself down" was posted on Twitter by ROBERT KENNY on March 10, 2016. "The Self-Deprecation Society…
The term "Big Apple" (or "Big Apple Circuit") usually refers to the racetracks of New York City (and, by extension, "Big Apple" for New York City itself), but the…
"I’ve just released my own fragrance, Nobody in the bus/car/elevator/train seemed to like it" i a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. That is, the speaker just let out…
"The Self-Deprecation Society is now accepting new members. I've already put myself down" was posted on Twitter by ROBERT KENNY on March 10, 2016. "The Self-Deprecation Society…
"A real smart TV would increase the volume when you start(ed) eating chips" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, a louder TV sound is needed to cover the sound of…
In November 2006, I received the following email. The famous upside-down apple plaque from the 1934 Harlem "Big Apple" club at Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard and 135th Street was…
"You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake" is an old joke that has been printed on many images. However, people older than teenage years usually just have…
"We should dolphinately/dolphinitely scale back on the fish puns" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several images. "We should dolphinitely scale back on the fish…
"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A pervert version (NSFW) is: Q: Why did the pervert cross the road?A:…
"Penne" (a type of pasta) can sound like "penny," and there are jokes about it being "worth every penne." "How did I enjoy my pasta dish? It was worth every…
"I've found the key to happiness. Stay away from assholes" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "I have found the key to happiness... Stay away from…
A watch has a face, and there is a very old joke about that. "I have two jobs open. I've got a chance to go making faces in a watch factory or drawing mugs in a beer hall" was…
"Penne" (a type of pasta) can sound like "penny," and there are jokes about it being "worth every penne." "How did I enjoy my pasta dish? It was worth every…