Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
A joke is that in a political science course, you get high marks for not answering the questions -- like politicians. "I once did a degree in politics..It was so easy, because in the exam we…
A joke is that in a political science course, you get high marks for not answering the questions -- like politicians. "I once did a degree in politics..It was so easy, because in the exam we…
A cat can be an emotional support animal, but does it want to be one? This was posted on X/Twitter by Katie D on February 11, 2025, and it received over 1,600 likes: "Can it still be an…
Many people want butter to be at room temperature, but they don't want the butter to melt. This was posted on X/Twitter by Noah Garfinkel on October 15, 2023, and it received over 1,100 likes:…
Some people wish that every day could be Halloween. "Every day can be Halloween if you have enough skeletons in your closet" was posted on X/Twitter by Scanda~Liz on October 27, 2014.…
When a child attends college, what's a parent to do with the empty bedroom? Turn it into a Spirit Halloween? "When you move away to college and your parents turn your bedroom into a…
When a child attends college, what's a parent to do with the empty bedroom? Turn it into a Spirit Halloween? "When you move away to college and your parents turn your bedroom into a…
Some people wish that every day could be Halloween. "Every day can be Halloween if you have enough skeletons in your closet" was posted on X/Twitter by Scanda~Liz on October 27, 2014.…
Some people wish that every day could be Halloween. "Every day can be Halloween if you have enough skeletons in your closet" was posted on X/Twitter by Scanda~Liz on October 27, 2014.…
Some people wish that every day could be Halloween. "Every day can be Halloween if you have enough skeletons in your closet" was posted on X/Twitter by Scanda~Liz on October 27, 2014.…
"I'm getting real tired of wearing pants and having responsibilities" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker likes to relax at home. "gettin’…
"I'm getting real tired of wearing pants and having responsibilities" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker likes to relax at home. "gettin’…
Dogs have short lives, and their passing can be heartbreaking. This was posted on X/Twitter by the pan-midwesterner on January 15, 2018, and it received over 15,000 likes: [buying a dog] "hi…
Dogs have short lives, and their passing can be heartbreaking. This was posted on X/Twitter by the pan-midwesterner on January 15, 2018, and it received over 15,000 likes: [buying a dog] "hi…
People often cherry pick verses of the Bible or Quran to suit their needs. This image was posted on Facebook by Keith Dillion on July 28, 2024: "And the Lord said 'Only the best verses…
"Mountain Dew" (Mtn Dew), a soft drink brand, shouldn't be confused with "Mountain Do," but there are jokes. "You can’t unmountain dew what has already been…
"Mountain Dew" (Mtn Dew), a soft drink brand, shouldn't be confused with "Mountain Do," but there are jokes. "I mountain did what I had to mountain dew" was…
"Jasmine rice" and "jasmine tea" are not named after a woman named Jasmine (or Jasmine Rice), but there are jokes. "Who is Jasmine Rice? That’s a new singer or something?…
"Jasmine rice" and "jasmine tea" are not named after a woman named Jasmine (or Jasmine Rice), but there are jokes. "Who is Jasmine Rice? That’s a new singer or something?…
"Jasmine rice" and "jasmine tea" are not named after a woman named Jasmine (or Jasmine Rice), but there are jokes. "Who is Jasmine Rice? That’s a new singer or something?…