Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic essentially resulted in medical martial law. A meme shows the painting "Washington as Statesman at the Constitutional Convention" by Junius Brutus…
"Got a long well" is not the same was "got along well," but there are jokes. "My neighbor and I are good friends. So we thought we share our water supply. We got a long…
"Not knowing the truth makes you ignorant. Not wanting to know the truth is what makes you stupid" or "Not knowing the truth doesn’t make you ignorant. Not wanting to know the…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in, essentially, medical martial law. Many people were locked down in their homes. by order of state governors. "If the government can suspend your…
"I saw two men in matching outfits, so I asked them if they were gay. They arrested me!" -- the men were police officers -- was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on July 15, 2018, and on several…
"Anyone know how much vodka goes in the mashed potatoes?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Vodka is usually made with the liquid from potatoes or cereal grains.…
Food is kept in a refrigerator, and usually only food. It is the last place one would look for a phone or a wedding ring, but sometimes people get desperate. "You know something is really lost…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic saw face mask requirements in several places. This was posted on Reddit -- Showerthoughts on April 21, 2020: "Motorcyclists wearing face masks but no helmet…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to quarantine in their homes. It was difficult for some people -- especially people who were not working -- to differentiate weekdays from…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic saw people quarantine in their homes -- where many wore pajamas all day. "As summer arrives, do we dig out shorts or do we just cut the legs off our…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in the closures of non-essential businesses. Liquor stores -- and, in some states, marijuana stores -- were deemed essential businesses. "1920:…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused home quarantines, and people were under stress. "Yeah, it's bad... I'm starting to miss people I don't even like!" was posted on…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic required many people to wear face masks. "That Face Mask you were duped into wearing symbolizes you loosing your Freedom of Speech" was written on a…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many people being locked down at home. Many of these people were bored. "i cannot believe i’m saying this , but even sleeping got boring to me…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic saw governments use "snitches get rewards/riches programs. Some people countered with an image of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler and a reference to the Third…
"If the government was created to protect our liberties, why do we have to fight with the government to keep them?" is a saying that as been printed on an image. The saying as been…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in the closures of non-essential businesses. Liquor stores -- and, in some states, marijuana stores -- were deemed essential businesses. "1920:…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic forced many people to lock down in their homes. Many people worked from home -- if they still had work. "Shorten your morning commute by sleeping directly on…
A swimming riddle is: Q: What kind of exercises are best for a swimmer?A: Pool-ups. The riddle was posted on Twitter by Dermaswim Pro on February 25, 2011. There is no defined exercise as a…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic increased use of Lysol (a brand name of cleaning and disinfecting products). "To be honest.. I’ve wanted to spray a lot of people with Lysol before this…