Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
People don't like to find a hair in their food. "One of the best things about making your own food? If you find a hair in it, you know it's yours" was posted on Twitter by Shawn…
Meatloaf has often been compared to meatballs. "Meatloaf is basically a rectangular meatball" was posted on Twitter by KK Sniper on November 14, 2013. "Meatloaf is basically a giant…
During the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic, many governments shut down businesses that were deemed "non-essential." "The only non-essential business I see is the Government and News…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic led many governments to propose solutions, such as quarantining citizens in their homes. This was posted on Twitter by Kyle Reese #SovereignSoulja on March 13,…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic is sometimes jocularly understood as the "car owner virus." "Car Owner Virus" was posted on Twitter by Loudmouthman on January 22, 2020.…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic is sometimes jocularly understood as the "car owner virus." "Car Owner Virus" was posted on Twitter by Loudmouthman on January 22, 2020.…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic is sometimes jocularly understood as the "car owner virus." "Car Owner Virus" was posted on Twitter by Loudmouthman on January 22, 2020.…
An "isolationship" (isolated + relationship) usually means someone or something isolated, so that no relationships are possible. The term "isolationship" had been infrequently…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to be quarantined in their homes. People would, however, leave the home briefly to take out the garbage. "'I got so excited about…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many movie houses to close and for people to quarantine and to "socially distance" themselves. The Colonial Theatre (Phoenixville, PA) closed,…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many closings. A joke was posted on Twitter by danielle weisberg on March 15, 2020: "Wow.. bars, clubs, and gyms all closed?? my life is about to…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic used the term "novel coronavirus." "Rey: Why do they call it the 'novel' coronavirus? Han: It’s a long story" was posted on…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020. A joke on the title of the song "Who Let the Dogs Out"…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic led to several jokes. "Let me tell you this coronavirus joke.We have to wait two weeks to see if you got it" was posted on Twitter by Imtiaz Mahmood on…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in a lot of salons closing. "Have you Noticed that since all the Beauty Salons have closed Nobodies taking Selfies" was posted on Facebook by…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in a lot of salons closing. "Have you Noticed that since all the Beauty Salons have closed Nobodies taking Selfies" was posted on Facebook by…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to stay home. "My mom use to tell me I wasn't going to accomplish nothing by sleeping all day....now look at me saving the…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to self-isolate. "Dad: what is the opposite word for isolate Me: doesn’t answer for 5mins Dad: you so early" was posted on Twitter…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to self-isolate. "Dad: what is the opposite word for isolate Me: doesn’t answer for 5mins Dad: you so early" was posted on Twitter…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to self-isolate. "Dad: what is the opposite word for isolate Me: doesn’t answer for 5mins Dad: you so early" was posted on Twitter…