Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"Irony is drawing a tree on paper!" was posted on Twitter by Romeo Grayson on June 29, 2011. "On a wooden desk. RT @lotyslove: With a pencil. RT @americanmade65: Irony; Drawing a…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was called COVID-19. Some people quickly assumed a COVID-20, as if it were a movie or a software release. "Breaking news: they just told me, don't get…
"Apocalyptic" shouldn't be confused with "alpaca lip tick," but there are jokes. "—Have you seen that film about what happened after the alpaca had a parasite…
A joke about the coronavirus (COVID-19) was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on March 12, 2020: "I like my women how I like my covid19 and easily spread." A slightly different version was posted…
A joke about the coronavirus (COVID-19) was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on March 12, 2020: "I like my women how I like my covid19 and easily spread." A slightly different version was posted…
"Strawberry" is sometimes pronounced as "strobbery." "A piece of fruit held up a bank and stole some money. It was a strobbery" was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic required many people to wear face masks. A new portmanteau word was "namaske" (namaste + mask). "The mask i wear to protect you recognizes the mask…
"Eat beans, not beings" is a vegan saying that has been printed on many images. The slogan was used in December 1989 by the group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in social distancing requirements. Many long-married people had prior experience with this. "Irish couples married more than 7 years being hired by…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in home lockdowns. Many people did not get enough exercise and ate a lot, gaining weight similar to a college student's "freshman 15"…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some laws requiring the mandatory wearing of face masks. Many of these requirements came in April 2020. "Making a mask mandatory months after the…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic saw people play many indoor games, but one sport was suggested by some people as especially appropriate. "Best sport for the pandemic? Fencing! You get to…
A martial arts riddle is: Q: What do you call karate for amputees?A: Partial Arts. "Is karate for amputees called partial arts?" was posted on Twitter by sickipediabot on July 6, 2010.…
"Animals are here with us, not for us" is a vegan slogan that has been printed on many images. "Mankind must change its thinking -- animals are here with us, not for us!" was…
"You're being conditioned to believe freedom is selfish" was posted on Twitter by Sal the Agorist on April 29, 2020. No explanation was given, but it was said during the 2019-20…
A hen riddle has been printed on many images: Q: What do you call a hen who counts her eggs?A: A mathemachicken. "Mathemachicken" (mathematics + chicken) was posted on Twitter by…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic forced many people to work from home. Some companies used Zoom (a videotelephony and online chat service). For many workers, Zoom was a new experience. This joke…
Chips (such as potato chips or tortilla chips) often break in a dip. "#iHate when the chip break in the dip and you send in the recon chip, and it break too!" was posted on Twitter by…
Chips (such as potato chips or tortilla chips) often break in a dip. "#iHate when the chip break in the dip and you send in the recon chip, and it break too!" was posted on Twitter by…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to use hand sanitizer and to wash their hands frequently. "My body has absorbed so much soap and disinfectant lately that when I pee it…