Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
The Hallmark Channel features family television programming; there are many original movies, with Christmas movies being a popular theme. Many of the movies are similar. A riddle was posted on…
The expression "to be fair" means to speak or act honestly. It usually doesn't mean "to be of a fair complexion," but there are jokes. This was posted on Reddit --…
"Always dress like it’s the best day of your life" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Fashion Beans12 Of The Stupidest Quotes About Men’s FashionFashion’s most…
"Hangovers are temporary. Drunk stories are forever" is a drinking saying that has been printed on many images. "RT @jmpress: hangovers are temporary; awesome times with your friends…
A clock riddle is: Q: Why did the clock get kicked out of the library?A: It tocked (talked) too much. The punchline "It tocked too much" has been cited in print since at least 1970 and…
"Hangovers are temporary. Drunk stories are forever" is a drinking saying that has been printed on many images. "RT @jmpress: hangovers are temporary; awesome times with your friends…
"Xmas" (Christmas) shouldn't be confused with "eczemas" (a skin disease), but there are jokes. Merry Eczema (1992) by David Shrigley was a book title. "To all dry skin…
Many online services alert: "Someone has signed into your account!" Often, it's just the user signing on from a different device, but a "panic" joke was posted on Twitter…
"I can't stand" (meaning a dislike of something) usually is not taken literally, but there are jokes. This gym joke was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on August 3, 2019: "Honestly, I…
“The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other" is a Christmas saying that has been printed on many images. "The best of…
Origami is the art of paper folding. A one-line saying was posted on Reddit -- Showerthoughts on December 10, 2019: "Technically, origami is a kind of woodworking." "Origami is the…
"Religion is the opiate of the masses" is a famous statement of German philosopher and economist Karl Marx (1818-1883). "Sugar is the cocaine of the food industry/world" and…
"Religion is the opiate of the masses" is a famous statement of German philosopher and economist Karl Marx (1818-1883). "Sugar is the cocaine of the food industry/world" and…
Origami is the art of paper folding. A one-line saying was posted on Reddit -- Showerthoughts on December 10, 2019: "Technically, origami is a kind of woodworking." "Origami is the…
"A snowflake is winter's butterfly" (or the plural, "Snowflakes are winter's butterflies") is a seasonal saying that has been printed on many images. Snowflakes and…
Many people pay their monthly bills and have little money left over, even for food. "I am so broke, I could really need some good recipes for water..." was posted on Twitter by n y r r r…
"Yoga is spending an hour trying not to fart" is a jocular yoga saying that has been printed on many images. The joke has been told by several comedians. "Yoga is a Sanskrit word…
"Once I started spending my own money, I realized mom was right. We do have food at home" (eating at home -- and saving money -- rather than eating at a restaurant) is a jocular line that…
"Once I started spending my own money, I realized mom was right. We do have food at home" (eating at home -- and saving money -- rather than eating at a restaurant) is a jocular line that…
"Diploma" can sound like "da plumba" or "the plumber." A knock-knock joke is: "Knock, knock.""Who's there?"Diploma."'Diploma…