“I struggle with Roman numerals until I get to 159. Then it just CLIX”
The Roman numerals for the number "159" are "CLIX" (that some pronounce as "clicks"). "I find it difficult to count in Roman numerals until the number 159, then…
Just Dumb (“J.D.” backronym)
The Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree for lawyers is sometimes given the backronym (back acronym) of "Just Dumb." "JD = just dumb" was posted on the newsgroup ba.broadcast on November…
“I hate it when I mean to buy seedless grapes but instead I accidentally get…you know…Oreos”
Many people intend to buy seedless grapes, but accidentally buy grapes with seeds. "I hate it when I mean to buy seedless grapes but instead I accidentally get...well you know...Oreos" is…
“Describe yourself in three words.”/“Lazy.”
"Describe yourself in three words."/"Lazy" is a jocular job interview that has been printed on many images. "How would you describe yourself in 3 words? — LAZY. LAZY.…
“Fart when people hug you. It makes them feel strong”
"Fart when people hug you. It makes them feel strong" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Fart when people hug you. It makes them feel strong" was posted…
“Everyone hates millennials until they need help on the computer”
"Everyone hates millennials until it’s time to convert a PDF into a Word document" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Everyone hates millennials until they need…
“Everyone hates millennials until it’s time to convert a PDF into a Word document”
"Everyone hates millennials until it’s time to convert a PDF into a Word document" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Everyone hates millennials until they need…
“If having dogs has taught me anything, it’s how to eat cookies VERY quietly”
"If having dogs has taught me anything, it's how to eat cookies VERY quietly" is a cookie saying that has been printed on many images. "If having dogs has taught me anything,…
“Teacher—The only job that makes you reconsider all future names for your children”
"Teacher -- The only job that makes you reconsider all future names for your children" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Teacher – The only job that makes…
Mutton-chop Whiskers
"Mutton-chop whiskers" are sideburns (extending into a bead) that look like a pair of mutton chops on the side of a man's face. The term "mutton-chop whiskers" was printed…
“Can a blind person eat seafood?”
"Seafood" shouldn't be confused with "see food," but there are jokes. "Can a Blind Person TRULY enjoy SEA FOOD !!!" was posted on Twitter by I'mUp Next on…
“A blind person was eating seafood. It didn’t help”
"Seafood" shouldn't be confused with "see food," but there are jokes. "Can a Blind Person TRULY enjoy SEA FOOD !!!" was posted on Twitter by I'mUp Next on…
“Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it”
"Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. The saying has been credited to American stand-up comedian and…
“If everyone in the world was right-handed, then there would be nobody left”
"What would happen if everyone in the world was right handed? There would be nobody left" is a joke that was posted on Twitter by Carlo Borja on January 30, 2014. "If everyone in the…
Attaboy
Entry in progress -- B.P. (Oxford English Dictionary)attaboy, int.Etymology: Said to represent careless pronunciation of that's the boy! (boy n.1 3b).slang (chiefly U.S.).An exclamation…
Yannigan
Entry in progress -- B.P. A Way with WordsYanniganPosted by grantbarrett on March 29, 2014 · Add CommentThe word yannigan, meaning “a member of a scrub team in baseball,” may come from an…
Devil’s Night or Devils’ Night (October 30th)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Halloween-related nights include Cabbage Night, Chalk Night, Corn Night, Doorbell Night, Gate Night, Goosey Night, Mischief Night, Moving Night and Soap Night.…
Mischief Night (October 30th)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Halloween-related nights include Cabbage Night, Chalk Night, Corn Night, Devil's Night, Doorbell Night, Gate Night, Goosey Night, Moving Night and Soap Night.…
Fuddy-duddy
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Fuddy-duddyA fuddy-duddy (or fuddy duddy or fuddy-dud) is a person who is fussy while old-fashioned, traditionalist, conformist, or conservative, sometimes…
“I just joined the navy out of spite. I’m a petty officer!”
The position of "petty officer" has an obvious joke. "I’m going to join the Navy purely out of spite. I’m longing to become a Petty Officer" was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on…