Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak led to many people working from home -- but did that include cleaning ladies? "Our cleaning lady just emailed to say she’ll be working from home for the…
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak was declared to be a pandemic, and this resulted in several jokes. "Pandemic jokes are only funny if everyone gets it" was posted on Twitter by Josh on…
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak cancelled many mass gatherings and caused people to "social distance" themselves. A "yo mama" insult "fat joke" was posted on…
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak caused many cancellations, such as schools and sporting events. "Everything is cancelled expect for laundry..laundry is never cancelled 😜" was posted…
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak had nothing to do with Corona beer, but there were jokes. This was posted on Twitter by Anthony McHats on February 28, 2020: "If coronavirus isn't about…
Buses have route numbers on the back, but why? "I love how buses show the route number on the back as well .. so you can be sure it was definitely your bus you just missed" was posted on…
"Recipe for an atomic salad: protons, neutrons, electrons and croutons" is a joke that was printed in Boys' Life in April 1987. "Crouton" sounds like it belongs with the…
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak caused panic buying (and shortages) of toilet paper. Toilet paper puns were used during the crisis, but they had also been used earlier. "No toilet paper at…
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak was declared to be a pandemic, and this resulted in several jokes. "Pandemic jokes are only funny if everyone gets it" was posted on Twitter by Josh on…
"Recipe for an atomic salad: protons, neutrons, electrons and croutons" is a joke that was printed in Boys' Life in April 1987. "Crouton" sounds like it belongs with the…
The idiom "like shooting fish in a barrel" (meaning something that is extremely easy) shouldn't be confused with "shooting fish in apparel," but there are jokes. "My…
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak caused panic buying and shortages in toilet paper and hand sanitizer. "Two weeks left to stock up cookies! They're a lot easier to get than toilet…
"Adult/Child/Children/Occupant/Passenger/Person/Teen with autism on board" printed on many images. The sign warns that this occupant may not be able to respond in an emergency. This is a…
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak caused panic buying and shortages in toilet paper and hand sanitizer. "Two weeks left to stock up cookies! They're a lot easier to get than toilet…
"Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer you get to the end, the faster it goes" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is uncertain. "Life is like a…
The idiom "like shooting fish in a barrel" (meaning something that is extremely easy) shouldn't be confused with "shooting fish in apparel," but there are jokes. "My…
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak created much fear -- and a few jokes. "Purée la paranoïa du coronavirus s’étend je vient de toussé devant mon pc il a lancé un scan antivirus…"…
"Life is like (a) toilet paper. You're either on a roll or taking crap/shit from some asshole" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Life is like toilet…
"Adult/Child/Children/Occupant/Passenger/Person/Teen with autism on board" printed on many images. The sign warns that this occupant may not be able to respond in an emergency. This is a…
"Life is like (a) toilet paper. You're either on a roll or taking crap/shit from some asshole" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Life is like toilet…