Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Weekends often seem to go by quickly. "Weekends used to feel like mini vacations. Now they feel like the minute boxers get between rounds" is a saying that has been printed on an image.…
Saratoga Springs, New York, became popular in the 19th century for its natural mineral springs. Saratoga was frequently called the "Queen of the Spas" or "Queen of American…
"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A chicken/donkey version is: Q: Why didn't the chicken/donkey a…
"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A chicken/donkey version is: Q: Why didn't the chicken/donkey a…
"Coffee is the best Monday motivation' is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. "Coffee is the best Monday motivation ☕☕☕☕☕" was posted on…
"Stop taking Facebook so seriously. Most of your likes are coming from people on the toilet" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Stop taking Facebook so…
"Someone offered me grapes, but I declined. I'm not used to consuming wine in pill form" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "'Someone offered me…
"Pretty rude that it's not Friday, but ok" is a non-Friday saying that has been printed on many images. "Very rude that it's not Friday" was posted on Twitter by KiKi…
Toddlers put many things in their mouths, then often run away quickly when a parent tries to take it out. "The fastest land mammal is a toddler who’s been asked what’s in their mouth"…
"I'll have a café mocha vodka Valium latte to go, please" is a jocular order (combining various popular daily infusions) that has been printed on many images. “I’ll have a cafe…
"Someone offered me grapes, but I declined. I'm not used to consuming wine in pill form" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "'Someone offered me…
Some people apologize to their car. "Ever drive through a huge pot hole and immediately apologize to your car... Sort've as a preventative measure to ensure no car backlash" was…
"I think I still have some unfinished procrastinating to do from yesterday" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "I think I still have some unfinished…
"Life could probably be worse. milk could have pulp. that's a pretty shitty thing we don't have to live with" was posted on Twitter by тαу (and others) on February 11, 2015.…
A hospital joke is: Stranger: "Excuse me, how do I get to the hospital quickly?"Me: "Just stand in the middle of the road for a while." That is, the person standing in the…
"If by 'crunches' you mean Captain Crunch cereal, then yes, I do crunches" and "If by 'crunches' you mean the sound potato chips make when you chew them, then…
"If by 'crunches' you mean Captain Crunch cereal, then yes, I do crunches" and "If by 'crunches' you mean the sound potato chips make when you chew them, then…
"If by 'crunches' you mean Captain Crunch cereal, then yes, I do crunches" and "If by 'crunches' you mean the sound potato chips make when you chew them, then…
"If by 'crunches' you mean Captain Crunch cereal, then yes, I do crunches" and "If by 'crunches' you mean the sound potato chips make when you chew them, then…
A winter version of the "Roses are red..." poem has been printed on many images: "Noses are red,Fingers are blue.I'm sick/tired of winter.How about you?" The first two…