Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in the closing of many schools. Many parents were homeschooling for the first time. "If you see my kids locked outside today, mind your business! We…
A popular trope in movies and television is that something (such as a house or a town) is cursed because it was built on an ancient Indian burial ground. This became a viral joke about America.…
"The key to getting along with people is to either lower your expectations or learn to drink" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "The key to getting along with people…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many announcements that people should wash their hands. "Wash your hands to kill Corona Virus. It doesn't kill itself, just like…
A coronavirus riddle (NSFW) was posted on Reddit -- 3amjokes on March 19, 2020: Q: What's the difference between COVID-19 and your mom?A: COVID-19 doesn't spread as fast. Wikipedia:…
A popular trope in movies and television is that something (such as a house or a town) is cursed because it was built on an ancient Indian burial ground. This became a viral joke about America.…
A "Child Abuse Hotline" is usually to report about abuse to children, but a joke has it that the hotline is to get abuse from children. "I phoned the Child Abuse Hotline. A kid…
A popular trope in movies and television is that something (such as a house or a town) is cursed because it was built on an ancient Indian burial ground. This became a viral joke about America.…
"COVID spelled backwards is DIVOC" ("da fuck" or "the fuck") is a saying that has been printed on many images. COVID-19 is the name of the 2019–20 coronavirus…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many requirements to wear face masks. People with glasses and a Face mask experienced fog. "Forced to wear glasses and a mask at the same time?…
"Do you know why birds sing in the morning(s)? Because they don't have to go to work!" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Birds sing in the morning…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic shut down bars and professional sports, and kept people quarantined in their homes. "This VIRUS has done what no woman had been able to do...cancel all…
SpaceX is a private American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company. Many people believe that the SpaceX space missions are fake, and the company has been nicknamed FakeX.…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in quarantines, and many people got fat. Barbershops were closed, and many people grew their hair long. "Hard to believe that five weeks of uncut…
"Lettuce meat olive your eggspectations" is a pun for "Let us meet all of your expectations." The saying has been printed on a sign for Subway restaurants, as well as on…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in home quarantines. Many people felt like house cats. "Stay inside, isolate or practice social distancing, clean yourself. Omg, I’ve become a…
A riddle about sago pudding is: Q: How do you start a rice pudding race? A: Sago (say go). This riddle version as been cited in print since at least 2007. “How do you start a pudding…
A popular NSFW riddle is: Q: What's the difference between a pickpocket and a peeping Tom?A: A pickpocket snatches watches (and a peeping Tom watches snatches). People used to have pocket…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic closed most barbershops and salons. People were quarantined in their homes, where they dressed informally. "DO NOT call the police on suspicious people in…
The deaths of African Americans such as Eric Garner (in Staten Island on July 17, 2014) and George Floyd (in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020) at the hands of police resulted in protests. Garner was…