Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
American humorist Will Rogers (1879-1935) spoke about the income tax in his newspaper column on April 8, 1923. "The Income Tax has made more Liars out of the American People than Golf…
"Eat. Sleep. Beach. Repeat" is a summer saying that has been printed on many images. "Eat. Sleep. Beach. Repeat" was posted on Twitter by Megan on July 9, 2010.…
The New York Times newspaper published from a building at 229 West 43rd Street in Manhattan from 1913 until 2007. The Times was then called the "Old Lady of 43rd Street" -- an echo of the…
American humorist Will Rogers (1879-1935) spoke about the income tax in his newspaper column on April 8, 1923: "The Income Tax has made more Liars out of the American People than Golf has.…
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"Shut up and drive" is an old saying about what a passenger might say to a driver (especially of the opposite sex). "Hang up and drive" is an anti-cellphone driver safety slogan…
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A pun version is: "A pun walks into a bar, ten people die on the spot. Pun in, ten…
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A pun version is: "A pun walks into a bar, ten people die on the spot. Pun in, ten…
"Endorphins" shouldn't be confused with "indoor fins," but there are jokes. "The reason tropical fish have such a calming effect is all to do with the indoor…
"When pigs fly” is an old saying about an impossibility and a time that never comes. "Until pigs fly, all pork is ground pork" was posted on Twitter by Ejigantor on October 15,…
“Guns don’t kill people—people kill people” is a popular saying from at least 1959. "Guns don't kill people. Drivers on/with cellphones do" is a variation on the saying that…
“Guns don’t kill people—people kill people” is a popular saying from at least 1959. "Guns don't kill people. Drivers on/with cellphones do" is a variation on the saying that…
“Guns don’t kill people—people kill people” is a popular saying from at least 1959. "Guns don't kill people. Drivers on/with cellphones do" is a variation on the saying that…
"Huge financial burden on board" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many bumper stickers. The bumper sticker is a joke on the "Baby On Board" bumper stickers.…
A introvert version of the lightbulb joke is: Q: How many introverts does it take to change a lightbulb?A: Why does it have to be a group activity? "'How many introverts does it take to…
"I'm on my way to work... PLEASE KILL ME" is a work saying that has been printed on many images. "494 bumper sticker sighting: 'Please Kill Me: I'm On My Way to…
"Obey gravity. It's the law" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The law of gravity is a natural law and wasn't passed by any legislature. "Everyone…
An "IP address" is very different from an "I pee" address, but there are jokes. "What does a geek call their toilet? IP Address" was posted on Twitter by tobyh on July…
"Giant Meteor -- Just end it already" is a jocular political slogan that has been printed on many images. "Giant Meteor 2016: Just end it already" was posted on Twitter by…
"(If you) Elect a clown, expect a circus" is a political saying that has been printed on many images. "Obama meets with George Clooney instead. If you elect a clown, expect a…