Turkey Tetrazzini
Luisa Tetrazzini (1871-1940) was an Italian lyric coloratura soprano who had an enormous popularity in America from the 1900s-1920s. Several dishes were named after her, including: . Turkey…
Ham Tetrazzini
Luisa Tetrazzini (1871-1940) was an Italian lyric coloratura soprano who had an enormous popularity in America from the 1900s-1920s. Several dishes were named after her, including: . Turkey…
Chicken Tetrazzini
Luisa Tetrazzini (1871-1940) was an Italian lyric coloratura soprano who had an enormous popularity in America from the 1900s-1920s. Several dishes were named after her, including: . Turkey…
“I ate the exam paper. Which means that sooner or later I will pass the test”
A joke about "passing" a test was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on September 26, 2019: "I ate the exam paper. Which means that sooner or later I will pass the test." Reddit --…
“Not worth a tinker’s damn” (“Not worth a tinker’s dam”)
"Not worth a tinker's damn" refers to the swearing of tinkers (common laborers who were known to swear often in the early 1800s). The expression means that something is insignificant…
“Not worth a tinker’s dam” (“Not worth a tinker’s damn”)
"Not worth a tinker's damn" refers to the swearing of tinkers (common laborers who were known to swear often in the early 1800s). The expression means that something is insignificant…
“A-ten-hut!” or “Ten-hut!” (“attention” command)
"Ten-hut!" is what a military drill sergeant might say, meaning "Attention!" "'Ten-Hut,' which is the new way of saying 'Attention'" was printed in…
“Ten-hut!” or “A-ten-hut!” (“attention” command)
"Ten-hut!" is what a military drill sergeant might say, meaning "Attention!" "'Ten-Hut,' which is the new way of saying 'Attention'" was printed in…
Miss Canada
"Miss Canada" is a representation of the nation of Canada, often illustrated with Uncle Sam (a representation of the United States) or illustrated with Johnny Canuck (a male…
“No man is a failure who has friends” (proverb)
It's a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Christmas fantasy drama film that is widely regarded as an American Christmas classic. In the ending, the protagonist's guardian angel inscribed…
“I am writing a book. It is called ‘I have a job’. It is a working title”
A "working title" doesn't have to involve work, but there are jokes. "It's a working title but it doesn't have a job" was posted on Twitter by tintrospek on…
“My grandad committed suicide by eating the entire 88 keys on a piano. He didn’t leave a note”
A piano pun was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on September 23, 2019: "My grandad committed suicide by eating the entire 88 keys on a piano. He didn't leave a note," The joke is that it…
“When you buy Halloween candy as an adult, you’re paying for free candy you got as a kid”
"When you buy Halloween candy to hand out as an adult, it’s like you are paying for all the free candy you got when you were a kid" was posted on Reddit -- Showerthoughts on October 31,…
“Two, four, six, eight, who do we appreciate?” (cheer)
"Two, four, six, eight, who do we appreciate?" is a popular cheer. This related counting-out rhyme was printed in the Aberdeen (Scotland), Journal on March 11, 1880: "Ane, twa,…
“I drink a lot of water. Filtered water. Filtered through coffee grounds…”
"I drink a lot/ton of water. Filtered water. Filtered through coffee grounds...Coffee. I drink a lot of coffee" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "I am a firm…
“Okey dokey” (“Okie dokie”); “Okey doke”
"Okey-dokey" or "okie-dokie' (an extension of "O.K.") has been in use since the 1930s. "Okey-dokey, artichokey" (also "Okie-dokie, artichokie") has…
“I drink a ton of water. Filtered water. Filtered through coffee grounds…”
"I drink a lot/ton of water. Filtered water. Filtered through coffee grounds...Coffee. I drink a lot of coffee" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "I am a firm…
“I drink lots of water. Filtered water. Filtered through coffee grounds…”
"I drink a lot/ton of water. Filtered water. Filtered through coffee grounds...Coffee. I drink a lot of coffee" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "I am a firm…
Fandom
The base ball "fan" (sports enthusiast) has been cited in print from Kansas City, Missouri, in May 1885. "Fandom" is the world (kingdom) of fans. "A fanless summer is not…
“Up your butt and around the corner”
"Up your butt and around the corner" is a jocular saying about where something is located. Origin of the saying is unknown, but many people remember it from elementary school. The Urban…