Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
A riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on May 11, 2020: Q: What's the difference between jam and jelly?A: I ain't never been caught in a traffic jelly. There usually is no such thing as…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in the cancellation of the National Hockey League season. "We haven't seen the last of this Zamboni driver in the NHL, he will resurface"…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic required many people to use "social distancing" (standing six feet away). Many people also practiced "social media distancing" -- staying away…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic required many people to use "social distancing" (standing six feet away). Many people also practiced "social media distancing" -- staying away…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to be locked down at home, where many of these people watched Netflix (an American media-services provider). "I finished Netflix…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. "FYI: wearing a mask with your nose sticking out is like wearing a condom with the tip cut off" is a…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was called the "controlavirus" (control + coronavirus) by some who believed that the most harmful thing of the coronavirus was the loss of liberty and…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was called the "controlavirus" (control + coronavirus) by some who believed that the most harmful thing of the coronavirus was the loss of liberty and…
"Drink responsibly" is a popular saying. "They say 'Drink Responsibly' but my Responsibilities are why I drink" was posted on Twitter by Jerry Albitre on September 14,…
"Contact lenses" shouldn't be confused with "contacts," but there are jokes. "Someone stole my glasses. I will find you. I have my contacts" was posted on Twitter…
Many students have trouble with math...and other things. "Math is like sex, I don't get it ;p" was posted on Twitter by @ramonthetaco on December 29, 2010. "Math is like sex. I…
A popular jokes is told about Matryoshka dolls, also called Russian dolls or nesting dolls. "RT @sillybeggar 'Russian dolls are really full of themselves'" was posted on Twitter…
"When you let people do whatever they want, you get Woodstock. When you let governments do whatever they want, you get Auschwitz" was written by Doug Newman and printed in The Libertarian…
"When you let people do whatever they want, you get Woodstock. When you let governments do whatever they want, you get Auschwitz" was written by Doug Newman and printed in The Libertarian…
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…
"Cooking is an art, baking is a science” is an old saying, with many variations. The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic created many confusing regulations. Adley Stump, of The Adley Show on…
A jocular 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic reopening plan has been cited in print since at least April 30, 2020: "We have a 6 phase plan to reopen the state. The plan will be a phased plan that…
"Cooking is an art, baking is a science” is an old saying, with many variations. The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic created many confusing regulations. Adley Stump, of The Adley Show on…
The Municipal Art Society (MAS) of New York City was founded in March 1893. "To make us love our city, we must make our city lovely" was the first MAS motto. "To make us love our…
A classic Summer Olympics joke has someone (such as a reporter) ask a participant in track and field: REPORTER: Are you a pole vaulter?ATHLETE: No, I'm German, but how did you know that my…