Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"The people who take memes/politicians seriously are the same people who think the stripper likes them" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The stripper does not…
In the New Testament Gospel of John, Jesus turns water into wine. Many people, in jest, want this recipe. "Does anyone know which page of the Bible explains how to turn water into wine?"…
"Congress is like 2 drunks arguing the bar bill on the Titanic" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The RMS Titanic passenger liner struck an iceberg and sank on April 15,…
"I'm outdoorsy in that I like getting drunk on patios" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "This weekend I found out I'm 'outdoorsy'. In…
Many people go to Starbucks (a coffeehouse) and post their order on Instagram -- as if anyone was interested. "are you even allowed to have an Instagram account if you don't post…
"The people who take memes/politicians seriously are the same people who think the stripper likes them" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The stripper does not…
Many people go to Starbucks (a coffeehouse) and post their order on Instagram -- as if anyone was interested. "are you even allowed to have an Instagram account if you don't post…
"Can you put vodka in a humidifier? Asking for a friend" is a jocular question that has been printed on many images. Some people love the smell of vodka. "So what if you put vodka in…
"Ask your doctor if medical advice from a television commercial is right for you" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Medical companies often advise to "ask…
Entry in progress -- BP (Oxford English Dictionary)as mad as a hornet North American.1848 Tioga (Wellsboro, Pa.) Eagle 12 Jan. 1/4 While old Darling, who was mad as a hornet, was gwine to have…
"Minty is just reverse spicy" was posted on Reddit -- Showerthoughts on January 4, 2018. "Minty food is just reverse spicy food" was posted on Twitter by Jovi 2021 on December…
Internet Protocol (IP) sounds like "I pee," and, of course, there are jokes. "What Did The Modem Say To The Doctor When He Wasnt Feeling Well?: It hurts when IP" was posted on…
Entry in progress -- BP (Oxford English Dictionary)as mad as a hornet North American.1848 Tioga (Wellsboro, Pa.) Eagle 12 Jan. 1/4 While old Darling, who was mad as a hornet, was gwine to have…
Internet Protocol (IP) sounds like "I pee," and, of course, there are jokes. "What Did The Modem Say To The Doctor When He Wasnt Feeling Well?: It hurts when IP" was posted on…
Many Chinese restaurants put up Christmas decorations and never seem to take them down. "To avoid taking down my Christmas decorations..I'm converting my house into a Chinese…
Many Chinese restaurants put up Christmas decorations and never seem to take them down. "To avoid taking down my Christmas decorations..I'm converting my house into a Chinese…
Entry in progress -- BP (Oxford English Dictionary)as mad as a hornet North American.1848 Tioga (Wellsboro, Pa.) Eagle 12 Jan. 1/4 While old Darling, who was mad as a hornet, was gwine to have…
"Minty is just reverse spicy" was posted on Reddit -- Showerthoughts on January 4, 2018. "Minty food is just reverse spicy food" was posted on Twitter by Jovi 2021 on December…
“I’m a lawyer.” “Honest?” “No, the regular kind" is a lawyer joke that was posted on the newsgroup alt.bbs.wildcat on February 15, 1996. The joke is that the speaker had meant…
The 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic caused many people to be locked down in their homes. "All of us stuck at home, should call random numbers in India and ask them about their extended…