“Who painted Whistler’s mother?” (riddle/joke)
Arrangement in Grey and Black No.1, or Whistler's Mother is a famous 1871 painting by James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903). "Whistler's mother was painted by what famous…
“Close only counts in horseshoes, hand grenades and drive-in movies”
“Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades” is a saying that has been cited in print since at least 1965. "As (Cleveland Cavaliers head basketball coach Bill -- ed.) Fitch is only…
“Close only counts in horseshoes, hand grenades and slow dancing”
“Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades” is a saying that has been cited in print since at least 1965. "Dancing" is often added to the expression. "'But you know…
“Close only counts in horseshoes, hand grenades and ballroom dancing”
“Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades” is a saying that has been cited in print since at least 1965. "Dancing" is often added to the expression. "'But you know…
“What is the least spoken language in the world?”/“Sign language.”
A language riddle has been printed on many images: Q: What is the least spoken language in the world?A: Sign language. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2010. Twitter…
“What do you call a documentary about trombones?”/“A slide show.”
A trombone riddle was posted on Twitter by Shamp Puns on November 17, 2014: Q: What do you call a documentary about trombones?A: A slide show. TwitterShamp Puns@ShampPunsWhat do you call a…
Tinsel Town or Tinseltown (nickname of New York City, then Hollywood)
"Tinsel town" (or "tinseltown") means a place that is like tinsel -- shiny and bright on the surface, but fragile and not made of solid material. "Tinsel Town" by…
Goosey 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, Mischief Night, Moving Night and Soap Night.…
“I’ve never been able to count to ten in French because of my huit allergy”
"Huit" is French for the number eight. "Un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq, six, sept.. achoo! Sorry, I have a huit allergy" was posted on Twitter by Joelle McNichol on February 10,…
“Man who invented the hamburger was smart; man who invented the cheeseburger was a genius”
"The man who invented the hamburger was smart. The man who invented the cheeseburger was a genius" is a burger quotation that has been printed on many images. American actor and producer…
“The government offered to buy my guns from me…” (joke)
A joke about gun buyback programs was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on September 17, 2019: "The government offered to buy my guns from me. But after a thorough background check of the buyer, I am…
Hellyweird (hell + weird + Hollywood)
"Hellyweird" (hell +weird + Hollywood) is a portmanteau word for the city of Hollywood and its entertainment industry. The name “Hellywood” has been used by those who believe that…
Cabbage Night (October 30th)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Halloween-related nights include Chalk Night, Corn Night, Devil's Night, Doorbell Night, Gate Night, Goosey Night, Mischief Night, Moving Night and Soap Night.…
Maccy D’s (McDonald’s nickname)
"Maccy D's" is a popular nickname for McDonald's fast food restaurants in the United Kingdom. "Maccy Ds" was posted on the newsgroup uk.singles on June 17, 1996.…
Gate Night (October 30th)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Halloween-related nights include Cabbage Night, Chalk Night, Corn Night, Devil's Night, Doorbell Night, Goosey Night, Mischief Night, Moving Night and Soap…
“Do trees poop?”/“Where do you think number 2 pencils come from!”
There's a joke about No. 2 pencils that really stinks. "Do tree poop, yes, where do you think number 2 pencils come from" was posted on Twitter by Chris Craft on October 20, 2016.…
“May and December can never agree” (May and December marriage proverb)
A "May-December romance" (or "May and December romance") is when someone in the "May" or "spring" of life (youth) is romantically involved with someone in…
May-December Romance (May and December Romance)
A "May-December romance" (or "May and December romance") is when someone in the "May" or "spring" of life (youth) is romantically involved with someone in…
“How can anyone not love New York?”
"How can anyone not love New York?" was said in the American teen drama television series Gossip Girl by the character Serena van der Woodsen (played by Blake Lively), on the episode…
“Someone asked me for directions, so you can call me a real New Yorker”
It's sometimes believed that one isn't a real New Yorker until he or she gives someone directions. "I just educated 2 people about local and limited busses and gave someone…