Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
A jocular rule about relationships is that a woman can eat a man's french fries, but a man cannot eat a woman's french fries. This was posted on X/Twitter (the tweet no longer exists) by…
"Sex is like cooking, Everyone can do it, but only some can make it delicious" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Sex is like cooking, Everyone can do it, But only…
"When I like a song, I repeat it until the artist comes out and ask(s) for water" is a jocular saying that has been printed on man yimages. Many people play favorite songs over and over,…
"Sex is like cooking, Everyone can do it, but only some can make it delicious" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Sex is like cooking, Everyone can do it, But only…
"When I like a song, I repeat it until the artist comes out and ask(s) for water" is a jocular saying that has been printed on man yimages. Many people play favorite songs over and over,…
"Some people inspire you to be nothing like them" is a jocular inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on X/Twitter by smo on July 13, 2023, but…
"Looking back at all the successes & failures in my life, I can’t help but be proud that at least the potty training thing stuck" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many…
A popular work meme has the text, "When you see the overly happy new employee actually enjoying their day at work..." Someone is shown stopping the employee and says, "We don't…
Entry in progress -- BP “Their plan for a paperless office looked good, on paper” is a related joke. Google Groups: rec.humor oxymorons Henry Troup Jul 11, 1991, 6:17:30 PM (...) "a…
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"Food that sizzles and pops in the microwave and then comes out cold is the reason I have trust issues" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The microwave can trick people…
"Ever be having a good day and then remember you have to make dinner" was posted on X/Twitter by Scarlett Longstreet on January 19, 2021. A good day for most people -- especially for…
Many people make small talk in an elevator. This was posted on X/Twitter by big diesel, and it received over 110,000 likes: "If you say 'excellent choice' after somebody selects a…
"Greektown" or "Greek Town" is a term meaning a city (not in Greece) that has many people of Greek ancestry. The Greektown in Chicago, Illinois, is well known, but there are…
"Hoaxassination" is a portmanteau of the words "hoax" and "assassination." A purported assassination is a fake. "Both. Kubrick also directed the JFK…
Entry in progress -- BP Instagram Facebook YouTube @ScottsPizzaTours June 25, 2025 “Orange” Pizza? 🟠🍕 Sometimes we get a New Yorker on a tour who will ask where to get a classic…
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"I do 5 sit-ups every morning. May not sound like much, but there's only so many times you can hit the snooze button" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. To the…
"I do 5 sit-ups every morning. May not sound like much, but there's only so many times you can hit the snooze button" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. To the…
"I do 5 sit-ups every morning. May not sound like much, but there's only so many times you can hit the snooze button" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. To the…