“Taking a dog named Shark to the beach is a very bad idea”
"Taking a dog named Shark to the beach is a very bad idea" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Our next dog will be named Shark. There's gonna be a riot…
“He could rescue a child from drowning and you’d accuse him of starving the sharks” (meme)
“If I (a politician) could walk on water, you’d (the press would) say that I can’t swim” is an old saying. "He (a politician) could rescue a child from drowning and you'd (the…
“No One Under 21 Must Have ID” (business sign)
"No One Under 21 Must Have ID #MurderEnglish" was posted on Twitter by Andrew Pelletier on December 29, 2015, along with a photo of this business sign. The two lines of "No One Under…
“Doesn’t It Always Run Really Horribly Over Each Ankle” (“diarrhoea” backronym)
"Diarrhea" ("diarrhoea" is the popular spelling in the UK) is a difficult word to spell. Many people use a backronym (back acronym) or mnemonic. "Does It Always Run Really…
“How did the banker die?”/“He cashed out.”
A banker riddle is: Q: How did the banker die?A: He cashed out. "Cashed out" is slang for "died." The joke was posted on Twitter by Simon Phillips on September 4, 2014.…
“Dining In A Rough Restaurant: Hurry, Otherwise Expect Accidents” (“diarrhoea” backronym)
"Diarrhea” ("diarrhoea" is the popular spelling in the UK) is a difficult word to spell. Many people use a backronym (back acronym) or mnemonic. "Dining In A Rough Restaurant:…
“Diarrhoea Is A Really Runny Heap Of Endless Amounts” (“diorrhoea” backronym)
"Diarrhea” ("diarrhoea" is the popular spelling in the UK) is a difficult word to spell. Many people use a backronym (back acronym) or mnemonic. "Diarrhoea Is A Really Runny…
“I’ve been social distancing for years…mostly because of restraining orders”
The 2020 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many social distancing requirements. Social distancing was compared to a restraining order. "I do my social distancing the old-fashioned way, usually…
“In France, they applaud meringue, but in Australia, they boo meringue”
"Boomerang" sounds like "boo meringue." "How do Australians express their disgust for French deserts? They boo meringue" was posted on Twitter by David Hannant on…
“Does It Always Run Really Horribly Over Each Ankle” (“diarrhoea” backronym)
"Diarrhea" ("diarrhoea" is the popular spelling in the UK) is a difficult word to spell. Many people use a backronym (back acronym) or mnemonic. "Does It Always Run Really…
“Social distancing is like a restraining order for everyone against everyone”
The 2020 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many social distancing requirements. Social distancing was compared to a restraining order. "I do my social distancing the old-fashioned way, usually…
“Parking is for eating customers only” (restaurant sign)
Restaurants sometimes state that tables or parking or restrooms are "for eating customers only." The joke is that this implies cannibalism of "eating customers" (rather than…
“Bathroom is for eating customers only” (restaurant sign)
Restaurants sometimes state that tables or parking or restrooms are "for eating customers only." The joke is that this implies cannibalism of "eating customers" (rather than…
“My head gets cold at the drop of a hat”
"At the drop of a hat" means without hesitation (instantly). The phrase usually does not literally involve a hat, but there are jokes. "My head gets cold at the drop of a hat"…
“Does social distancing tack on six additional feet to each active restraining order?”
The 2020 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many social distancing requirements. Social distancing was compared to a restraining order. "I do my social distancing the old-fashioned way, usually…
“Restroom is for eating customers only” (restaurant sign)
Restaurants sometimes state that tables or parking or restrooms are "for eating customers only." The joke is that this implies cannibalism of "eating customers" (rather than…
“If we shouldn’t eat at night, why is there a light in the fridge?”
"If we're not supposed to eat late-night snacks, why is there a light in the refrigerator?" is a jocular saying that has been cited in print since at least 1999. "If we…
“I love smoothies. They’re so much nicer than hairies”
A "smoothie" drink has nothing to do with a lack of hair, but there are jokes. "I love smoothies. They're so much nicer than hairies" was posted on Twitter by sickipediabot…
“Tables are for eating customers only” (restaurant sign)
Restaurants sometimes state that tables or parking or restrooms are "for eating customers only." The joke is that this implies cannibalism of "eating customers" (rather than…
“If we’re not meant to have midnight snacks, why is there a light in the fridge?”
"If we're not supposed to eat late-night snacks, why is there a light in the refrigerator?" (or, "If we're not meant to have midnight snacks, why is there a light in the…