“You want to hear a Social Security joke? You probably won’t get it”
The Social Security crisis led to this "joke": "You want to hear a Social Security joke? You probably won't get it." "Get it" refers to both the joke and the…
“Back in my day…there was so much toilet paper, people used to string it up in the trees”
The 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak caused panic purchasing, especially in toilet paper. "Back in my day...there was so much toilet paper, people were literally stringing it up in the trees of…
“Back in my day, the only time we started panic buying was when the bartender yelled ‘last call’”
The 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak had caused panic purchasing. "In my day, the only time we started panic buying was when the barman shouted 'Last Call'" was posted on Facebook…
“Due to panic purchasing, Walmart has opened a second register”
Walmart almost never, it seems, opens enough checkout lanes. "Update: Walmart prepares for the beginning of school year rush by opening a second register" was posted on Twitter by BSU…
“Despite a valiant effort by my dog from our window, our neighbor has entered his own home”
Dogs can protect property, but they frequently bark unnecessarily at neighbors. A joke was posted on ,a href="https://twitter.com/Darlainky/status/1176568789481267201">Twitter by…
“The smell of breakfast is the best alarm clock”
"The smell of grandmas breakfast is the best alarm clock" was posted on Twitter by KB on June 27, 2009. "The smell of breakfast is the best alarm clock :)" was posted on Twitter…
“In my day, the only time we started panic buying was when the barman shouted ‘last call’”
The 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak had caused panic purchasing. "In my day, the only time we started panic buying was when the barman shouted 'Last Call'" was posted on Facebook…
“This asparagus is just a spear, I guess”
"Asparagus" sounds a bit like "a spear, I guess." "What rhymes with asparagus? I don't know.. A spear? I guess.." was posted on Twitter by Neil on April 12, 2014.…
“Breakfast is the best alarm”
"The smell of grandmas breakfast is the best alarm clock" was posted on Twitter by KB on June 27, 2009. "The smell of breakfast is the best alarm clock :)" was posted on Twitter…
“Due to panic purchasing, Walmart has opened a second checkout lane”
Walmart almost never, it seems, opens enough checkout lanes. "Update: Walmart prepares for the beginning of school year rush by opening a second register" was posted on Twitter by BSU…
“Coronavirus be canceling everything but my bills”
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak resulted in many cancellations. "Why has #coronavirus canceled everything BUT my debt and my bills?" was posted on Twitter by André Marcel Harris on…
“You want to hear a coronavirus joke? You probably won’t get it”
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak led to this "joke": "You want to hear a coronavirus joke? You probably won't get it." "Get it" refers to both the joke and the…
“Back in my day…there was so much toilet paper, people were stringing it up in the trees”
The 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak caused panic purchasing, especially in toilet paper. "Back in my day...there was so much toilet paper, people were literally stringing it up in the trees of…
“Passenger with autism on board” (vehicle sign)
"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…
“You want to hear an Ebola joke? You probably won’t get it”
The Western African Ebola virus epidemic (2013-2016) led to this "joke": "You want to hear an Ebola joke? You probably won't get it." "Get it" refers to both the…
“Walked into a bank today and saw people wearing masks. Fortunately, it was just a robbery”
The 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak caused many people to purchase surgical masks. Many people with symptoms wore masks. "I was queueing in the bank local branch this morning and 2 guys arrived…
“The subway is just a moving waiting room”
Various forms of transportation have been described as "a moving waiting room." "Traveling is kind of like sitting in a moving waiting room" was posted on Reddit --…
“Person with autism on board” (vehicle sign)
"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…
“Walked into a post office and saw people wearing masks. Fortunately, it was just a robbery”
The 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak caused many people to purchase surgical masks. Many people with symptoms wore masks. "I was queueing in the bank local branch this morning and 2 guys arrived…
“Coronavirus is canceling everything but my bills”
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak resulted in many cancellations. "Why has #coronavirus canceled everything BUT my debt and my bills?" was posted on Twitter by André Marcel Harris on…