Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"I've melted an ice cube just by staring at it!!! Took a little longer than I thought it would" is a joke that was posted on Twitter by Jodge Ledesma (and others) on March 13, 2012.…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic prevented many people from enjoying their favorite hobbies. "New twitter bio: my hobbies include touching my face, touching face and also touching my…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused home quarantine. The price of gas dropped significantly. This was posted on Facebook by Areol Clayton on March 30, 2020: "It’s like I’m 16 again.…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to stay at home -- and get fat. "The buttons on my jeans are the only ones following social distancing" was posted on Twitter by…
"Dad" is sometimes called "pop." Bad jokes are sometimes called "corn." "What idiot called them dad jokes instead of pop corn?" was posted on Twitter by THE…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused social distancing. "'Exiled for the good of the realm' sounds a lot cooler than 'self-isolation' or 'social distancing'…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic led to quarantines, and many people speculated that there would be a baby boom nine months later. "Children of the Quarn" -- a pun on the American…
"Dad" is sometimes called "pop." Bad jokes are sometimes called "corn." "What idiot called them dad jokes instead of pop corn?" was posted on Twitter by THE…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic forced many people to work from home. The joke "twerk from home" had been used earlier, but was popularized during this time. "Twerk From…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many workers deemed "non-essential" to stay at home. This has nothing to do with "naan" (bread), but there are jokes. "Can't…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many quarantines. There is no "teen" in the word "quarantine," but some have used "quaranadult" (quarantine + adult). A…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many quarantines. There is no "teen" in the word "quarantine," but some have used "quaranadult" (quarantine + adult). A…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic had some people confusing the symptoms with seasonal allergies. "Who the hell put Corona virus and allergy season in the same month? I don’t know if I…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many workers deemed "non-essential" to stay at home. This has nothing to do with nuns, but there are jokes. "It would be wrong for the Pope…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many quarantines. There is no "teen" in the word "quarantine," but some have used "quaranadult" (quarantine + adult). A…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic forced many people to stay at home. "Might Stay In The Spare Bedroom Tonight And Pretend I'm In A Hotel..." was posted on Facebook by Daniel…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many quarantines. There is no "teen" in the word "quarantine," but some have used "quaranadult" (quarantine + adult). A…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in quarantines. Many people stayed at home and didn't drive their cars. "Anyone else getting two weeks to the gallon out of their car lately...…
Many people are schooled at home. "Since I am home schooled all my work is homework" was posted on Twitter on February 12, 2009. "Being home schooled all work is homework. *lame…
Tall people frequently get asked if they play basketball. Fat (and tall) people frequently get asked if they play football. This was posted on Reddit -- Showerthoughts on April 2, 2020: "You…