Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"Alarm clocks, because every morning should begin with a heart attack" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Alarm clocks. Because every morning should begin…
"If you can read this, I’m not (in) last (place)!" is a jocular saying on the back (and/or front) of runners' T-shirts. "If you can read this, I'm not last" was…
A half marathon is 13.1 miles. "I thought they said 1.31 miles" (or "I thought it was 1.31 miles") is a joke that has been printed on many images. "13.1?!??! I thought you…
A half marathon is 13.1 miles. "I thought they said 1.31 miles" (or "I thought it was 1.31 miles") is a joke that has been printed on many images. "13.1?!??! I thought you…
The Urban Dictionary defined "taste like ass" as "when something tastes bad" on March 19, 2003. "'I ate donkey for lunch. It tasted like Ass.' -…
"Top-Parts" is a spoonerism of Pop-Tarts, a toaster pastry. "Top Parts is a spoonerism of Pop Tarts" was posted on Twitter by Jenifer S. on May 30, 2012. There have been many…
The city of Round Rock, Texas, had been called the "Sports Capital of Texas" since after the 2000 opening of the Dell Diamond stadium. The city then wanted to emphasize non-sports…
"Bunny kisses and Easter wishes" is a seasonal saying that has been printed on many images. "Happy Easter Wishes, and Sweet Bunny Kisses!" was posted on Twitter by v.fo on April…
"Happy Easter, happy spring, happy happy everything" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "HAPPY EASTER, HAPPY SPRING, HAPPY EVERYTHING!" was printed in the…
"Brooklyn Bridge, the ‘Times Square in the Sky,’ May Get an Expansion" by Winnie Hu was printed in the New York (NY) Times on August 8, 2016. New York City Department of…
"Coffee smells like magic and fairy tales" is a coffee saying that has been printed in many images. "Coffee smells like magic and fairy-tales by @petit_elefant" was posted on…
Chefs can be compared to artists, but what does their work turn into? "The chefs on @BravoTopChef are real artists. But it would be weird to think about your art turning into shit and coming…
"Broken crayons still color" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that even imperfect people can contribute something. "Broken crayons…
A pro-gun saying compares gun control to misguided efforts to stop drunk driving. "Cars facilitate drunk driving. We need to ban sober drivers" was posted on Twitter by Conspiracy Smasher…
"Broken crayons still color" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that even imperfect people can contribute something. "Broken crayons…
"Sometimes we're tested. Not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths" (or “Sometimes we’re tested, not to show our weakness, but to discover our strength") is…
"Sometimes we're tested. Not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths" (or “Sometimes we’re tested, not to show our weakness, but to discover our strength") is…
Many people in Manhattan visit Central Park in the spring. David Letterman, host of the New York city-based late-night television talk show Late Show with David Letterman, said in March 2001:…
Protractors aren't "professional tractors," but there are jokes. "Protractors $1.99 no word on price for amateur tractors" was posted on Twitter by Nelson on August 23,…
"If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine. It’s lethal" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine. It is…