Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
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…
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…