Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"The truth will set you free" is in the New Testament, John 8:31-32. "'The truth will set you free' except on Twitter and Facebook! #MAGA" was posted on Twitter by…
There have been several magazine puns on the term “back issues.” "I've been getting the periodical Osteopath weekly for years. I have a lot of back issues" was posted on Twitter…
"Codification" has to do with "code" and not "cod" (a fish), but there are jokes. "Note to self: When something's been 'codified', that does NOT…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many requirements to wear face masks. Many people wore the masks even at home. "Somewhere, someone is showering with a mask on. I just know…
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." The year 2020 brought many problems, such as the coronavirus pandemic, and in late August…
"Premeditated murder" means a murder that was planned in advance. It doesn't mean a murder "before meditation," but there are jokes. "Just heard about the yoga…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic sent many people home to quarantines, but many essential workers stayed on the job. "I'm adding 'showed up for/to work during the apocalypse'…
There have been several magazine puns on the term “back issues.” "I've been getting the periodical Osteopath weekly for years. I have a lot of back issues" was posted on Twitter…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to drink a lot. The drinking saying "it's five o'clock somewhere" no longer applied for many people. "Drink whenever…
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." The year 2020 brought many problems, such as the coronavirus pandemic, and in late August…
"A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone" is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images. The form is similar to the proverb "a bird in the hand is worth two in…
"A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone" is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images. The form is similar to the proverb "a bird in the hand is worth two in…
"A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone" is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images. The form is similar to the proverb "a bird in the hand is worth two in…
"A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone" is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images. The form is similar to the proverb "a bird in the hand is worth two in…
"A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone" is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images. The form is similar to the proverb "a bird in the hand is worth two in…
"A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone" is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images. The form is similar to the proverb "a bird in the hand is worth two in…
"Codification" has to do with "code" and not "cod" (a fish), but there are jokes. "Note to self: When something's been 'codified', that does NOT…
"A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone" is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images. The form is similar to the proverb "a bird in the hand is worth two in…
Almonds are a healthy snack, but they are expensive. A joke was posted on Twitter by Simon Holland on May 23, 2016: "Almonds are good for when I want to have a healthy snack and want to stop…
A bag of ice contains nutritional information. The numbers are usually zero, but that information is there. "Think about this...if you’re ever feeling useless, just remember that ice has…