“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…
“The more you eat, the more you want” (Cracker Jack slogan)
Cracker Jack is an American brand of consisting of molasses-flavored, caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts. Since at least March 1896, Cracker Jack has advertised, "The More You Eat, the More…
Texas Twinkies (bacon and brisket wrapped cream cheese-filled jalapeño poppers)
"Armadillo Eggs" or "jalapeño poppers" are cheese-stuffed jalapeños. "Atomic Buffalo Turds" (ABTs) or "Cowtown Wolf Turds" are bacon-wrapped stuffed…
Long Island: Long Island Snailroad (Long Island Rail Road or LIRR nickname)
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) provides transportation between Manhattan and Suffolk County on Long Island. Some people who have criticized slow LIRR service have dubbed it "Long Island…
Long Island Snailroad (Long Island Rail Road or LIRR nickname)
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) provides transportation between Manhattan and Suffolk County on Long Island. Some people who have criticized slow LIRR service have dubbed it "Long Island…
“There need to be sympathy cards for having to go back to work after vacation”
"There should be sympathy cards for having to go back to work after vacation" is a jocular work saying that has been printed on many images. "There should be sympathy cards for…
Long Island: Long Island Snail Road (Long Island Rail Road or LIRR nickname)
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) provides transportation between Manhattan and Suffolk County on Long Island. Some people who have criticized slow LIRR service have dubbed it "Long Island…
Long Island Snail Road (Long Island Rail Road or LIRR nickname)
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) provides transportation between Manhattan and Suffolk County on Long Island. Some people who have criticized slow LIRR service have dubbed it "Long Island…
“There should be sympathy cards for having to go back to work after vacation”
"There should be sympathy cards for having to go back to work after vacation" is a jocular work saying that has been printed on many images. "There should be sympathy cards for…
“When life knocks you down, roll over, and look at the stars”
"When life knocks you down, roll over, and look at the stars" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "When life knocks you down roll over and look at the…
“Don’t forget to drink water and get some sun. You’re basically a houseplant”
"Don't forget to drink water and get some sun. You're basically a houseplant with more complicated emotions" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.…
Amquack (Amtrak nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Amtrak nicknames include "Amcrap," "Amcrash" and "Amtrash." Wikipedia: AmtrakThe National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing…