Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
There is no goalie in the game of darts. People who try to stop darts from hitting a target could suffer great pain, but there are jokes about it. "There is no goalie in darts. #protip"…
"Pie-oneer" (pie + pioneer) is a jocular portmanteau word, usually used to describe a "first" involving a pie. "The old time pastry cooks have organized a pie-oneer…
A seal riddle was posted on Twitter by Kimberly Smith on October 27, 2010: Q: What is a seal's favorite subject in school?A: Art art! "What is a seals favourite subject? 'art,…
Many people doubt "global warming" after a big or a late snowfall. "I just shoveled X inches of global warming off my driveway/sidewalk" is a popular trope. "Having just…
"Pie-oneer" (pie + pioneer) is a jocular portmanteau word, usually used to describe a "first" involving a pie. "The old time pastry cooks have organized a pie-oneer…
"What does a government do once it has disarmed its citizens? Anything/Whatever it wants" is a pro-gun saying that has been printed in many images, usually with a picture of Cuban…
Eggo is a brand of frozen waffles. There is no "alter Eggo" (alter ego + Eggo), but there are jokes. "My Alter-Eggo is craving pancakes right about now. Maybe even fresh blueberry…
"Asking government to fix government is like asking cancer to cure cancer" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Unfortunately asking government to fix itself is a lot…
"Maybe plants are farming us, supplying us with oxygen until we all die, then decompose in the ground and feed them" is a saying that has been printed on many images. This thought -- the…
"Pie-oneer" (pie + pioneer) is a jocular portmanteau word, usually used to describe a "first" involving a pie. "The old time pastry cooks have organized a pie-oneer…
The "Roses are red, violets are blue..." poem was possibly once thought to be romantic, but the verses are now frequently used for jokes. "roses are red broccoli is green that is the…
"Maybe plants are farming us, supplying us with oxygen until we all die, then decompose in the ground and feed them" is a saying that has been printed on many images. This thought -- the…
Eggo is a brand of frozen waffles. There is no "alter Eggo" (alter ego + Eggo), but there are jokes. "My Alter-Eggo is craving pancakes right about now. Maybe even fresh blueberry…
A seal riddle was posted on Twitter by Kimberly Smith on October 27, 2010: Q: What is a seal's favorite subject in school?A: Art art! "What is a seals favourite subject? 'art,…
"Pie-oneer" (pie + pioneer) is a jocular portmanteau word, usually used to describe a "first" involving a pie. "The old time pastry cooks have organized a pie-oneer…
"Facebook be like, 'What's on your mind?' then ban you for saying it" has been printed on a meme that has been posted frequently on Facebook. The saying was posted on…
An animal riddle is: Q: What is 3/7 chicken, 2/3 cat and 2/4 goat?A: Chicago. The listener probably expects some sort of animal (or a culinary dish like "turducken"). The city name of…
"Self-educated people cannot be fooled by institutionalized propaganda" is a saying that has been printed on an image. The meme (of uncertain authorship) was posted on Facebook by WhosGot…
A fruit riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on February 12, 2021: Q: What fruit do you use to make toe jam?A: You use fruit by the foot. Fruit by the Foot is a fruit snack. "Toe jam" has…
Guacamole is made with avocados. Some people have pointed out that an avocado is a fruit, so this means that guacamole is a jam. Jams are made with added sugar, however, and no one seriously…