“Wednesday is Latin for ‘almost Friday’”
"Wednesday is Latin for '(it's) almost Friday'" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several images. "Wednesday is Latin for only one more shitty day til…
“Wednesday (noun): still not Friday”
"Wednesday: noun /'wenzdā,ˈwenzdē/ 1. Still not Friday" is a jocular definition that has been printed on many images. "Wednesday [wenz-dey, -dee] (noun) 1. the fourth day of…
“If it goes right, it’s a slice. If it goes left, it’s a hook” (golf saying)
"If it goes right, it's a slice. If it goes left, it's a hook. If it goes straight, it's a miracle" is a jocular golf saying that has been printed on many images. The…
“What did the Asian parents tell their child? ‘You’re an Asian, not a Bsian’”
Many Asian students feel pressure from their parents to perform well academically. "You're an A-sian, not a B-sian" (or "You're an Asian, not a Bsian") is a saying…
Poor, Hungry and Determined (“Ph.D.” backronym)
"Poor, hungry and determined" is a jocular backronym (back acronym) for "Ph.D." "Poor, hungry and determined (PHD)" was printed in The Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY)…
“Wednesday is Latin for ‘it’s almost Friday’”
"Wednesday is Latin for '(it's) almost Friday'" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several images. "Wednesday is Latin for only one more shitty day til…
Big Pineapple (Honolulu, Hawaii nickname)
Honolulu, Hawaii, is sometimes called the "Big Pineapple" because of Hawaii's role in the pineapple-growing industry. The "Big Pineapple" nickname followed the 1970s…
“What did the Asian parents tell their child? ‘You’re an A-sian, not a B-sian’”
Many Asian students feel pressure from their parents to perform well academically. "You're an A-sian, not a B-sian" (or "You're an Asian, not a Bsian") is a saying…
“An odd day. Found a hat full of money, then got chased by a guy with a guitar”
Many musicians play in the streets and the subway, and leave a hat out for donations. "Found a hat full of money on the sidewalk. But for some reason some angry man started chasing me with a…
“Why did the artist cross the road?”/“To see from the other side.”
"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. An artist version is: Q: Why did the artist cross the road? A: To see…
Mrs. Astor’s Pet Horse (Mrs. Astor’s Plush Horse)
Caroline Schermerhorn Astor (1830-1908) held at annual fancy dress ball at 842 Fifth Avenue. Her husband, William Backhouse Astor Jr. (1829-1892) was a racehorse breeder/owner. The term "Mrs.…
“It takes guts to make a sausage”
Sausages usually have a casing made from intestine. "Say what you like about butchers, but it takes guts to make sausages" was posted on Twitter by "You can call me Q" on…
“Loud music puns are my forte”
"Music puns are my forte" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "f" or "forte" means "loud." "Music puns are my Forte" was printed in…
“Coffee, contour and confidence”
"Coffee, contour and confidence" is a lifestyle saying that has been printed on many images. "LOVE this pic of our Coffee, Contour, Confidence taken by gorgeous Coconut Queen…
“If you remember the ‘60s, you weren’t really there”
The decade of the 1960s was known in the United States for drug use and music festivals such as Woodstock (held August 15–18, 1969, in Bethel, New York). "EXIT LINE: Comedian Charlie…
“Three of the hardest things to say: 1. I’m sorry, 2. You were right, 3. Worcestershire Sauce”
"Worcestershire Sauce" is difficult for many to pronounce. "Sometimes, the hardest things to say are'"I'm sorry', 'You were right', 'Worcestershire…
“You can’t fix stupid”
"You can't fix stupid" is a popular American expression. "But I can't fix stupid" was in the comic strip Shoe by Jeff MacNelly (1947-2000) on August 4, 1991. Jim White…
“Why did the accountant cross the road?”/“To bore the people on the other side.”
"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. An accountant version is: Q: Why did the accountant cross the road?A:…
“Why did the accountant cross the road?”/“So he could claim it on his travel expenses.”
"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. An accountant version is: Q: Why did the accountant cross the road?A:…
“Music puns are my forte”
"Music puns are my forte" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "f" or "forte" means "loud." "Music puns are my Forte" was printed in…