Liberty Steak (hamburger)
During the period of World War I in the United States, there was a rise of anti-German sentiment, and German-sounding foods were renamed. A hamburger was called “liberty steak.” "Notice to…
Liberty Sandwich (hamburger)
During the period of World War I in the United States, there was a rise of anti-German sentiment, and German-sounding foods were re-named. A hamburger was called “liberty sandwich.” "[A]…
Liberty Cabbage (sauerkraut)
During the period of World War I in the United States, there was a rise of anti-German sentiment, and German-sounding foods were renamed. Sauerkraut was called "liberty cabbage."…
“Banana nut bread? I didn’t know bananas could do that!”
"Banana nut bread/muffin" means a bread/muffin with bananas and nuts. "Nut" is not a verb (or a noun meaning a man's sexual genitalia), but there are jokes. "I…
“I like my women like I like my Starbucks. Expensive, bitter and calling me by the wrong name”
"I like my women like I like my coffee" is a meme that has been used on many images. "A Negro comedian pulled this one: 'I like my coffee strong and black -- the same way I like…
“The worst part about parallel parking is the witnesses”
Many people have difficulty parallel parking -- and they'd prefer that no one watch them do it. "The worst thing about parallel parking is witnesses" is a jocular saying that was…
“The worst thing about parallel parking is witnesses”
Many people have difficulty parallel parking -- and they'd prefer that no one watch them do it. "The worst thing about parallel parking is witnesses" is a jocular saying that was…
“Notice: We have updated our privacy policy. Our new policy is that you don’t have any”
Many websites have detailed privacy policies. “We have updated our PRIVACY POLICY. You don’t have any" was posted on Twitter by potamus on March 25, 2018. “Hi, we’ve just updated our…
“Tradition is just peer pressure from dead people”
"Tradition is just peer pressure from dead people" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Aggieland take note. '@tcollen: OH: “Tradition is just peer…
“If pessimism were an Olympic sport, I would still not win it”
"If pessimism was/were an Olympic sport...” is the start of a joke. "If pessimism was an Olympic sport... I'd still probably only get bronze at best. #Olympics" was posted on…
“I eat hummus when I don’t know the words”
"Hummus" can sound like the words "hum us," so there are jokes. "Dad: Hey April do you like hummus? Me: Yes I do. Dad: That's because you don't know the…
“Do you know why it’s called hummus?”/“Because it doesn’t know the words.”
"Hummus" can sound like the words "hum us," so there are jokes. "Dad: Hey April do you like hummus? Me: Yes I do. Dad: That's because you don't know the…
“I used to walk five miles to and from school, uphill both ways” (parent joke)
Parents often say that their kids have it easy. As an example, they sometimes exaggerate how difficult it was for them to walk to school. They walked miles -- and it was uphill both ways! The joke…
“Merlot, is it me you’re looking for?”
"Merlot, is it me you're looking for?" (a pun on "Hello, is it me you're looking for?" in the 1984 Lionel Richie song "Hello") is a wine saying that has been…
“What’s the difference between a velodrome and a palindrome?” (joke)
A riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on October 21, 2019: Q: What's the difference between a velodrome and a palindrome?A: For one, you have to use a bicycle. For the other, you can use a…
“Always look on the bright cider life”
"Always look on the bright cider life" is a cider saying that has been printed on many images. The pun is based on the song "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life," from the…
“What’s an ISIS terrorist’s favorite wine?”/“A Zinfidel.”
Zinfandel is a variety of black-skinned wine grape. "Zinfidel" is a jocular portmanteau word of "Zinfandel" and "infidel." "That makes me want to open a terrorist…
“Safe, legal and rare” (abortion saying)
When American politician Bill Clinton was successfully running for president in 1991 and 1992, he famously said that abortions should be "safe, legal and rare." However, that popular term…
Lobster Trick (Lobster Shift)
The "lobster shift" (or "lobster trick") was the early morning shift on a New York City newspaper, usually from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. These "lobster" positions were often…
Lobster Shift (Lobster Trick)
The "lobster shift" (or "lobster trick") was the early morning shift on a New York City newspaper, usually from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. These "lobster" positions were often…