“My brother ate a Rolex because I told him ‘watch his mouth’”
A Rolex is an expensive watch. "My brother ate a Rolex cause I told him 'watch his mouth'" is from a short rap video that was posted on Twitter by Girlhefunnyaf4 on September…
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A Rolex is an expensive watch. "My brother ate a Rolex cause I told him 'watch his mouth'" is from a short rap video that was posted on Twitter by Girlhefunnyaf4 on September…
"I need a coffee, a vacation, and a bag full of cash. That's all" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "I need a coffee, a vacation and a bag full of cash. Thats…
A riddle was printed in the Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution on January 18, 2005: Q: What do you call someone who never gets angry?A: A no-mad (nomad). "What type of people never get angry?…
A NFSW riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on August 23, 2014: Q: What is the difference between Coors beer and a clitoris?A: A clitoris only tastes like piss for a second. The joke has been told…
"Do audio engineers give sound advice?" is a one-line saying that was posted on Twitter by Tim Powell on June 12, 2010. "Audio engineers give sound advice" was posted on Twitter…
Where is the front of a hamburger? "There is no front of a hamburger until a bite is taken! #NationalBurgerDay" was posted on Twitter by Gerald on August 27, 2015. "A hamburger…
On "10 Life Hacks You Need To Know For Summer!" by The King of Random (Grant Thompson), broadcast on YouTube on uly 25, 2013, it was suggested to eat a hamburger upside-down. The…
Bars were closed and struggled to survive during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo re-opened New York in stages, ruling that restaurants could open for outdoor dining --…
Many people believe that "tiramisu" (an Italian dessert, meaning "pick me up" or "cheer me up") sounds more Japanese than Italian. "Anyone else ever think…
"Mark my words" is an expression meaning that one should remember what the speak is saying. "Mark my words" usually does not involve literally marking words, but there are…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. "Can I find just one mask that doesn’t smell like bad breath?" was posted on Twitter by Padraic…
"Mark my words" is an expression meaning that one should remember what the speak is saying. "Mark my words" usually does not involve literally marking words, but there are…
"Mark my words" is an expression meaning that one should remember what the speak is saying. "Mark my words" usually does not involve literally marking words, but there are…
"Pride comes before a fall" is a version of the saying in the Bible, Book of Proverbs, 16:18. "Pride" does not mean a group of lions and "fall" does not mean autumn,…
"She sells sea shells by the sea shore" is a tongue-twister that has been cited in print since at least 1904. There are several puns on this famous line, such as the woman who sells…
"She sells sea shells by the sea shore" is a tongue-twister that has been cited in print since at least 1904. There are several puns on this famous line, such as the woman who sells…
"She sells sea shells by the sea shore" is a tongue-twister that has been cited in print since at least 1904. There are several puns on this famous line, such as the woman who sells…
"I heard the government is putting chips inside people. I hope I get Doritos" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The "chips" are usually radio-frequency…
Do pencils come from Pennsylvania? "Most of the ordinary slate pencils come from Pencil-vania" was printed in the Pittsfield (MA) Sun on December 27, 1876. "Pencils come from…
"Spätzle" (a type of pasta made with fresh eggs) can sound like "special." "Chefs are Spaetzle. But Bakers do it Batter" was posted on Twitter by Matthew M on…