Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"I was sitting drinking coffee in my slippers this morning, when I thought to myself... I really need to wash some mugs" was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on September 24, 2018. The joke is…
A "plain Jane" is a girl or a woman who is of average or unremarkable appearance. The person may or may not actually be named "Jane." "Plain Jane" was printed in The…
The TWA Flight Center at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport (opened as the "New York International Airport" and called "Idlewild Airport," but renamed…
"The American people don't believe anything until they see it on television" is a quotation by American politician Richard Nixon (1913-1994) that has been featured at the Newseum in…
"Benedicted" sounds like "been addicted," and there have been several "Eggs Benedict" puns. "When I lay an egg around here, it's just ignored! That's…
The TWA Flight Center at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport (opened as the "New York International Airport" and called "Idlewild Airport," but renamed…
"Benedicted" sounds like "been addicted," and there have been several "Eggs Benedict" puns. "When I lay an egg around here, it's just ignored! That's…
Wikipedia: Candy appleCandy apples, also known as toffee apples outside of North America, are whole apples covered in a hard toffee or sugar candy coating, with a stick inserted as a handle. These…
Wikipedia: Candy appleCandy apples, also known as toffee apples outside of North America, are whole apples covered in a hard toffee or sugar candy coating, with a stick inserted as a handle. These…
Wikipedia: Candy appleCandy apples, also known as toffee apples outside of North America, are whole apples covered in a hard toffee or sugar candy coating, with a stick inserted as a handle. These…
Green Bay, Wisconsin, has called itself "Titletown" or "Titletown, U.S.A." (also "Title Town") since 1961 because of its successful football team, the Green Bay…
The Oakland A's played the New York Mets in baseball's 1973 World Series. Reggie Jackson was an Oakland A's star (he would later sign with the New York Yankees), and he and his…
A tea riddle is: Q: What do you a call a dinosaur that drinks tea?A: A Tea-rex. "'How do you call a dinosaur in for its dinner? Tea, Rex!' -- Gordon Brown. Guardian interview:…
An autumn riddle is: Q: What do you call a car that's covered in leaves?A: An autumnobile. The joke was posted on Twitter by Smashy Baren on November 11, 2015. TwitterSmashy…
"No biggie" means "no big deal." A "biggie" is a "big deal," something important. "No real biggie" was said in 1973 by a narcotics agent, referring…
"Whoa, Nelly!" (or "Whoa, Nellie!") is what a rider might say to a horse to get it to stop. Many horses in the 19th century were called "Nelly." "Whoa,…
"I never drink. I just disinfect internal injuries" is a drinking saying that has been printed on many images. "'I never drink, I just disinfect internal injuries'. #quote…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Simon SaysSimon Says (or Simple Simon Says) is a children's game for three or more players. One player takes the role of "Simon" and issues…
A music teacher riddle was posted on Twitter by LITTLE MISS PATATAS on June 18, 2010: Q: Why was the music teacher angry? A: Because the kids were always passing notes. The joke has also been…
A music teacher riddle was posted on Twitter by LITTLE MISS PATATAS on June 18, 2010: Q: Why was the music teacher angry? A: Because the kids were always passing notes. The joke has also been…