Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
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…
"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.…
"Some times" is expressed in math puns as "sum times." "math final. 'hey do you know your multiplication?....sum times!!' yayyyy" was posted on Twitter by…
"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…
Cupcakes are often compared to muffins, and frosting is a key difference. Many people believe that a cupcake is a frosted muffin, and that a muffin is an unfrosted cupcake. "I just ate a…
Cupcakes are often compared to muffins, and frosting is a key difference. Many people believe that a cupcake is a frosted muffin, and that a muffin is an unfrosted cupcake. "I just ate a…
Watermelons are often compared to pumpkins. Watermelons are usually associated with summer, while pumpkins are usually associated with Halloween in October. "Pumpkins are just spooky…
Watermelons are often compared to pumpkins. Watermelons are usually associated with summer, while pumpkins are usually associated with Halloween in October. "pumpkins are just goth…
Watermelons are often compared to pumpkins. Watermelons are usually associated with summer, while pumpkins are usually associated with Halloween in October. "watermelons are summer pumpkins…
Watermelons are often compared to pumpkins. Watermelons are usually associated with summer, while pumpkins are usually associated with Halloween in October. "Pumpkins are watermelons of…
Watermelons are often compared to pumpkins. Watermelons are usually associated with summer, while pumpkins are usually associated with Halloween in October. "Pumpkins are watermelons of…