Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases.
"If cops can execute you because they 'saw a gun,' you do not have the right to bear arms" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "If a cop can execute you…
A statement about the inefficiency of government was posted on X/Twitter by American businessman, attorney, lobbyist, and politician. Andrew Yang on March 26, 2020: "Government may be the only…
"If a hot girl DMs/messages/texts you about crypto, block him" is a jocular saying. That is, it's a scam--and the person sending the message is not a hot girl, but a man. "If a…
Artichokes have nothing to do with choking, but there are jokes. "When vegans have sex they ask to be artichoked" was posted on X/Twitter by ZΔCKΔRI XΔVIER on July 5, 2018. "When…
"Electric cars: A plan that doesn't work to fix a problem that doesn't exist" is a saying that has been shown on many images. "- TRUE or FALSE - 'Electric Cars: A plan…
New York City doesn't have earthquakes often. On April 25, 2024, at 10:23 AM, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck New Jersey and was felt in New York City. Almost immediately, "I survived…
A jocular courthouse piece of advice was posted on X/Twitter by Canyou ⚜️ on March 25, 2024, and received over 162,000 likes: "Pro-tip: If you are at the courthouse, always check behind…
"Coffee... It's cheaper than a defense attorney" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "Coffee. Because it's cheaper than a defense attorney.…
"If a hot girl DMs/messages/texts you about crypto, block him" is a jocular saying. That is, it's a scam--and the person sending the message is not a hot girl, but a man. "If a…
"If a hot girl DMs/messages/texts you about crypto, block him" is a jocular saying. That is, it's a scam--and the person sending the message is not a hot girl, but a man. "If a…
Cured meats are eaten by some people as a hangover cure. This was posted on X/Twitter by Chase on February 12, 2020, and received over 238,000 likes: "imagine being drunk as a vegan you gotta…
"Long story short... I need $1M" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "long story short… i need $1M" was posted on X/Twitter by mamas on July 9, 2021, and this…
"'Your password is weak' well so is my memory so plz let me keep it" is a computer joke that has been printed on many images. There are several slight variations.…
"Can someone fix bacon packaging? This has gone on long enough" (or "Can someone please fix bacon packaging? There has to be a better way") is a saying that has been printed on…
"Can someone fix bacon packaging? This has gone on long enough" (or "Can someone please fix bacon packaging? There has to be a better way") is a saying that has been printed on…
Crescent roll packaging can open with a pop. This was posted on X/Twitter by VoiceOfReason on April 9, 2002: "You'd think the crescent roll's packages would have a warning like: May…
"Controligarch" (control + oligarch) and "controligarchy" (control + oligarchy) are portmanteau words that was popularized in the book Controligarchs: Exposing the billionaire…
"Stop blaming yourself and/or others. Learn Feng Shui and blame the furniture" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "stop blaming others for the bad things that…
"Stop blaming yourself and/or others. Learn Feng Shui and blame the furniture" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "stop blaming others for the bad things that…
"Stop blaming yourself for your failures. Learn astrology and blame the planets" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on Facebook by Illumi on…