Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
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…
"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…
Many employees who are dragged into a meeting by a boss later lament that "this meeting could have been an email." Sometimes, however, people desire a meeting over an email, especially so…
Many employees who are dragged into a meeting by a boss later lament that "this meeting could have been an email." Sometimes, however, people desire a meeting over an email, especially so…
Flies are called that because they fly, but what about other creatures? This joke was posted on X/Twitter (it is now set to private) by Jaclyn on May 30, 2025, and it received over 148,000 likes:…
A jocular post explains the origins of cutlery. "Spoons are a species of bowl. Knives are a species of plate. Forks are descended from a now-extinct dish that would be completely…
A jocular post explains the origins of cutlery. "Spoons are a species of bowl. Knives are a species of plate. Forks are descended from a now-extinct dish that would be completely…
"Just paid my bills, only thing left on my card is my name & expiration date" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The name and expiration date are printed on the…
A frozen pizza box often states, "Remove cardboard before baking." This message might seem obvious to everyone, but it isn't. "I think we've evolved enough to not need…
A frozen pizza box often states, "Remove cardboard before baking." This message might seem obvious to everyone, but it isn't. "I think we've evolved enough to not need…
"Come the Rapture, can I have your car?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "IN CASE OF RAPTURE, CAN I HAVE YOUR CAR?" was posted on the newsgroup…
"Come the Rapture, can I have your car?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "IN CASE OF RAPTURE, CAN I HAVE YOUR CAR?" was posted on the newsgroup…
The best food in the American south can often be found at gas stations. "Michelin star restaurants are cool and everything but have you ever had food from a gas station down south?"…
Many people have what they call a "spaghetti eating shirt," to be worn while the user is eating spaghetti. When the spaghetti sauce gets on the shirt (as expected), it's not as bad…
Many people have what they call a "spaghetti eating shirt," to be worn while the user is eating spaghetti. When the spaghetti sauce gets on the shirt (as expected), it's not as bad…