“Drinking water through a straw is the opposite of snorkeling”
A straw sucks air up. Snorkling sucks air down. "Did you guys realize that drinking water out of a straw is the exact opposite of snorkeling?" was posted on Twitter by Jenny Gaynor on…
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A straw sucks air up. Snorkling sucks air down. "Did you guys realize that drinking water out of a straw is the exact opposite of snorkeling?" was posted on Twitter by Jenny Gaynor on…
Coney Island has long been New York City's popular beach and playground destination every summer. It has been called "New York’s/America’s/People’s Playground" since at least…
"Insisting on your rights without acknowledging your responsibilities isn’t freedom, it’s adolescence" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying became popular…
Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterSteve Cox@RealSteveCox"If you don't like the mafia, why don't you join it and change it from the inside?"Quote TweetGeoff Campbell…
"A stock market crash is worse than a divorce. You lose half your money and your wife is still around" is a jocular line that has been printed on many images. "Found on FB 'A…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: 2019-20 coronavirus outbreakThe 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: 2019-20 coronavirus outbreakThe 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in home quarantines. Many women did not wear bras. "I may be quarantined, but my boobs have never been freer" is a saying that has been printed…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. However, many people who wore the masks did not cover their nose and/or their mouth with the mask. "After…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many children being homeschooled. Parents who had, in the past, complained about teachers suddenly experienced a new understanding. "Teachers,…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some recommendations to wear gloves. "Glovetard" (glove + retard) represents someone who wears gloves, or is a fanatic that everyone wears…
German politician and leader of the Nazi Party Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) shot himself in the head on April 30, 1945, just as Soviet troops were approaching. (Many believe tat Hitler escaped to South…
German politician and leader of the Nazi Party Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) shot himself in the head on April 30, 1945, just as Soviet troops were approaching. (Many believe tat Hitler escaped to South…
"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…
"Total Eclipse of the Heart" (1983) is a song recorded by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler. It is not called "Totally Clips of the Heart," but there are jokes. "My cardiac surgeon…
"Happytalism" (happy + -talism) is defined by the United Nations New World Order: "Happytalism is a new economic paradigm which places happiness, well-being, and freedom at the…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic made "social distancing" popular. "Social pisstancing" (social distancing + pissing) is when men use social distancing at the urinals in a…
Many people believe that cereal tastes better at night than it does at breakfast.Perhaps that is because at night, cereal becomes a snack (a guilty pleasure) and a much-needed sugar boost.…
"Run" and "rum" should not be confused. "@BKnockin afternoon run or rum? I like the latter ;)" was posted on Twitter by Michelle “MBennz” Bennett on January 5,…
Many people wanted to know during the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic: just how effective is bowling alley shoe spray? "Have we tried fighting the corona with bowling alley shoe spray" was…