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People lie about impossibly perfect days of getting everything accomplished. "I just went to the gym, ran 10 miles, went to church and then came home to write a tweet that is a total lie"…
The 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in many changes to the classic song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," often called "The 12 Days of Corona" or "The 12 Days…
"Eggnogstic" (eggnog + agnostic) is a jocular term that has been cited in print since at least 1885. Various definitions have been given. "If I don't like egg nog, does that…
A salesman joke was posted on Reddit -- 3amjokes on AUgust 13, 2020: "I bought a new sofa yesterday. The assistant told me it will seat 6 people without a problem.... Where the fuck am I going…
"If you're looking/waiting for a sign that you should have a glass of wine, this is it" is a jocular drinking saying that has been printed on many images, especially bar and…
"If you're looking/waiting for a sign that you should have a glass of wine, this is it" is a jocular drinking saying that has been printed on many images, especially bar and…
The year 2020 had the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, elections, riots and other events. The year was a disaster for many people. "Just imagine.... 2020 turns 21 next year; it's going…
At a buffet, one helps one's self. "Just been to a 'fear of buffets' help group. I was warned against signing up but I couldn't help myself" is a joke that was posted…
A corn on the cob has corn kernels on the outside. Pomegranates have many seeds, which are on the inside. "pomegranates are like reverse corn" was posted on Twitter by Jingle Gisele on…
A bartender's job is to "poison" people with alcohol. "As a bartender, Broken souls ask me for help. I poison people #haiku" was posted on Twitter by…
Soup usually doesn't come in slices -- except maybe in a joke. This was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on May 17, 2018: "I hate to admit it, but my wife's cooking has seriously…
A corn on the cob has corn kernels on the outside. Pomegranates have many seeds, which are on the inside. "pomegranates are like reverse corn" was posted on Twitter by Jingle Gisele on…
A thought about coffee makers was posted on Reddit -- Showerthoughts on May 18, 2020: "A person who makes coffee makers is a coffee maker maker. His/her parents are coffee maker maker…
"If you're looking for a sign to drink tonight, this is it" is a jocular drinking saying that has been printed on many images, especially bar and restaurant signs. "If…
A corn on the cob has corn kernels on the outside. Pomegranates have many seeds, which are on the inside. "pomegranates are like reverse corn" was posted on Twitter by Jingle Gisele on…
At a buffet, one helps one's self. "Just been to a 'fear of buffets' help group. I was warned against signing up but I couldn't help myself" is a joke that was posted…
"Have you seen the dog bowl?" is a question that usually doesn't refer to bowling or cricket, but there are jokes. "'Anyone seen the dog bowl?' she asked.…
"Pawnography" (chess pawn + pornography) is a jocular portmanteau word that some chess players have used. Pawnography!! (1973) was the title of a book by Douglas R Long and Bryan M…
"Have you seen the dog bowl?" is a question that usually doesn't refer to bowling or cricket, but there are jokes. "'Anyone seen the dog bowl?' she asked.…
Zoom video communications became popular in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic. The Yiddish word "oysgezoomt" (fatigued or bored by Zoom) was coined, "New Yiddish-English…