Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" (1976) is a hard rock song by the Australian band AC/DC. The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic created panic buying (and shortages) of some cleaning supplies.…
"Badge" does not mean that there is a "goodge," but there are jokes. "It's not a badge; it's a goodge" was posted on Twitter by Sidyom H on December 13,…
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." "[X] walks into a bar...and lowers it" is a popular form of the joke, where…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic left many people troubled by the erosion of constitutional rights and civil liberties. "The coronavirus will come and go. But the government will NEVER…
"Badge" does not mean that there is a "goodge," but there are jokes. "It's not a badge; it's a goodge" was posted on Twitter by Sidyom H on December 13,…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in social distancing. "I'm excited that the phrase 'get the fuck away from me' is no longer rude but a public service announcement.…
"Heroes work here" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "It (a sign -- ed.) reads: 'Heroes Work Here' in reference to the six squad members who worked last…
"A license is what you get when the government steals your rights away from you and then sells them back" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The most popular image credits…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many schools to close. Many parents homeschooled for the first time. Many of these parents needed alcohol to get through it. "Home schooling question:…
"Witches" sounds like "which is." "RT @timbuckteeth: Halloween is only good for one thing. Which is...." was posted on Twitter by Darcy Moore on October 31, 2009.…
"I used to be in a band called 'Missing Cat'. You probably saw our posters" is a popular joke that has been printed on several images. "XD RT @sickipediabot I used to be in…
"I wouldn't touch him/her with a ten-foot pole" was a common expression of avoidance in the United States in the 20th century. The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic created social…
"Witches" sounds like "which is." "RT @timbuckteeth: Halloween is only good for one thing. Which is...." was posted on Twitter by Darcy Moore on October 31, 2009.…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic cancelled many entertainments. "I don’t think the Renaissance Festival should be closed, because having a real life plague there will add to the…
"I wouldn't touch him/her with a ten-foot pole" was a common expression of avoidance in the United States in the 20th century. The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic created social…
The 2020 death of George Floyd while in police custody created national protests in the United States. This riddle was posted on Reddit -- Darkjokes on June 1, 2020: Q: Whats the difference between…
The 2020 death of George Floyd while in police custody created national protests in the United States. This riddle was posted on Reddit -- Darkjokes on June 1, 2020: Q: Whats the difference between…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic brought some to recall the lyrics in the traditional American country folk song "Cotton-Eyed Joe" (also known as "Cotton-Eye Joe") --…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was followed by George Floyd protests. "I can’t believe it’s riot season already. I still have my COVID decorations up" was posted on Twitter by…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic closed many schools, and many parents were homeschooling for the first time. "Field trips" were a little different. This was posted on Facebook by…