Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
People often lose Tupperware lids. "The best murder weapon would be a Tupperware lid because nobody would ever find it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "The best…
A New Year's Eve riddle is: Q: What did Adam say the day before New Year's (December 31st)?A: "Happy/It's New Year's, Eve." "What did Adam say to Eve on December…
A New Year's Eve riddle is: Q: What did Adam say the day before New Year's (December 31st)?A: "Happy/It's New Year's, Eve." "What did Adam say to Eve on December…
New Year's Day is January 1st. New Year's Eve is December 31th. Some people think that December 30th should be called "New Year's Adam" because Adam came before Eve.…
Do werewolves like béchamel sauce? A riddle was posted on Twitter by "Caelyn Sandel is still here" on October 21, 2019: Q: What's a werewolf's favorite sauce?A: Béchamel,…
Who really wins when everyone gets a trophy? The trophy makers! "When everyone gets a trophy, the trophy maker wins" was posted on Twitter by chuck chalfant on November 15, 2012.…
Many people have had enough of winter, even at the start. This was posted on Facebook on November 12, 2019: "Dear Mother Nature, Having received my free sample of winter I would like to cancel…
"Must Lett Tom Pick Onion" are sandwich instructions to add "mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions." It's not a sentence, but this was posted on Reddit -- Funny on…
"I sure do eat a lot of food for someone that/who expects to fit into clothes" is a food saying that has been printed on several images. "I sure do eat a lot of food for someone that…
"I sure do eat a lot of food for someone that/who expects to fit into clothes" is a food saying that has been printed on several images. "I sure do eat a lot of food for someone that…
The work week of Monday through Friday often seems to go by slowly, while the weekend of Saturday and Sunday seems to go by quickly. "Have a good/great weekend because Monday will be here in…
"That awkward moment when you're running and your boobs/breasts are bouncing/jumping...and you're a dude/guy" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "dat…
Some people compare cranberry juice to alcohol (especially wine). This was posted on Twitter by Jessica Rumo on March 19, 2019: "Cranberry juice tastes like it wants to be alcohol but it’s…
"That awkward moment when you're running and your boobs/breasts are bouncing/jumping...and you're a dude/guy" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "dat…
"That awkward moment when you're running and your boobs/breasts are bouncing/jumping...and you're a dude/guy" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "dat…
"Dishes! We meet again you dirty bastards" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Ok....dishes...we meet again....you dirty dishes....I'm half tempted to…
"Having a daughter/kid is like having a little broke best friend who thinks you're rich" is a saying about money that has been printed on many images. "Having a kid is like…
Many people don't measure the ingredients when they cook. "I don't measure a thing when I cook. I just sprinkle and add stuff until I hear the spirit of my ancestors whisper…
"Having a daughter/kid is like having a little broke best friend who thinks you're rich" is a saying about money that has been printed on many images. "Having a kid is like…
"I don't know what it is, but it's on sale!" is a shopping saying that has been printed on many images. "I don’t know what it is, but it’s on SALE - BUY IT" was…