“Welsh Scrabble has no vowels”
The Welsh language is known -- incorrectly -- for its lack of vowels, and there are several Scrabble jokes. "In Welsh Scrabble, you lose points for using vowels. True story" was posted on…
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The Welsh language is known -- incorrectly -- for its lack of vowels, and there are several Scrabble jokes. "In Welsh Scrabble, you lose points for using vowels. True story" was posted on…
The Welsh language is known -- incorrectly -- for its lack of vowels, and there are several Scrabble jokes. "In Welsh Scrabble, you lose points for using vowels. True story" was posted on…
In the Harry Potter series of seven fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling, Harry has a friend named Ron Weasley. There is a popular joke about that. "Why does Harry get his…
Eczema, diarrhoea, gonorrhoea and haemorrhoids are difficult to spell, and there are Scrabble jokes. "I got eczema, diarrhoea, gonorrhoea and haemorrhoids last week. First time I've ever…
Many jobs do not pay a living wage. This comment was posted on X/Twitter by Ꮍᴀᴇʟ on September 21, 2025, and it received over 237,000 likes: "'Not all jobs are supposed to earn you…
Entry in progress -- BP X/Twitter mariana @pastapilled You can't get the Sunday scaries if you're scared all week long 4:53 PM · Apr 6, 2025 ·
"Any job can be remote if you dissociate hard enough" (or "Any job can be remote if you disassociate hard enough") is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. A…
A saying about pets was posted on X/Twitter by erika on September 7, 2025, and this received over 155,000 likes: "a pet resting their little paw on you is a sign of respect in their…
"Any job can be remote if you dissociate hard enough" (or "Any job can be remote if you disassociate hard enough") is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. A…
Why spend a small amount to purchase a bag of apples at the store when you can spend a larger amount to pick them yourself? "Why would I spend $5 on a bag of apples at the store when I can…
"'AI is going to replace you.' I'd love to see Al drink 6 beers before 11 AM in Spain" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Drinking beers in the…
Some recipes are for when someone has "nothing in the fridge," but list ingredients that certainly won't be there. This joke was posted on X/Twitter by charlie on Januay3, 2022, and…
Cooking shows can be unrealistic. This was posted on X/Twitter by Simon Holland on January 1, 2017: "The most unrealistic part of cooking shows is when they have enough room in their fridge to…
There are usually four burners on a stove, but most people have a favorite and use that one more than the others. "Does anyone else have a favourite burner on their stove....." was posted…
When people order ravioli at a restaurant, it's usually too expensive (about $19) and the amount of ravioli is usually too few (about 3-6 pieces). "Should learn that ordering ravioli at a…
When people order ravioli at a restaurant, it's usually too expensive (about $19) and the amount of ravioli is usually too few (about 3-6 pieces). "Should learn that ordering ravioli at a…
The Irish are known for their potatoes, and mashed potatoes have sometimes been called "Irish hummus." "Mashed potatoes are just Irish hummus" was posted on X/Twitter by Whiskey…
The Irish are known for their potatoes, and mashed potatoes have sometimes been called "Irish hummus." "Mashed potatoes are just Irish hummus" was posted on X/Twitter by Whiskey…
Work sometimes claims that it is "like family." This was posted on X/Twitte (the account is now private) by Laura Klein on March 1, 2022: "If your boss tells you your team at work is…
"I do not want to have a career. I want to sit on the porch" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Many people would rather relax at home than go to work. The saying was…