Parents’ Liberation Day (first day of school)
The first day of school is sometimes jokingly terms "Parent's Liberation Day" or "Parents' Liberation Day." "Parents Liberation Day" was printed in an…
“Change the changeable, accept the unchangeable, and remove yourself from the unacceptable”
"Change the changeable, accept the unchangeable, and remove yourself from the unacceptable" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. American motivational speaker…
“Why do people cry on the last day of school? The right time to cry is the first day of school”
"Why do people cry on the last day of school? The right time to cry is the first day of school" (or "You should be crying on the first day of school") is a school saying that…
“Don’t stress. Do your best. Forget the rest”
"Don't stress. Do your best. Forget the rest" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "DO your best, forget the rest" was printed in a 1915…
“No brain, no gain, Stay in school”
"No brain, no gain" -- a rhyme similar to "No pain, no gain" -- is an education saying that has been printed on many images. "No brain, no gain" was printed in…
“Do your best and forget the rest”
"Don't stress. Do your best. Forget the rest" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "DO your best, forget the rest" was printed in a 1915…
“School bells are ringing loud and clear; vacation’s over, school is here”
School bells are ringing loud and clear; vacation’s over, school is here" is a school saying that has been printed on several images. The lines are from the short poem "School" by…
Wacktivist (wack + activist); Wacktivism
"Wacktivist" (wack + activist) describes someone who fights for a cause that one (the user of this term) does not believe in, or who fights for that cause using "wacky" tactics.…
“I don’t teach subjects. I teach students”
"I don't teach subjects (English, Math, Social Studies, et al.), I teach students" is a popular saying with many teachers. What's most important is the students, and teaching to…
Big Oyster
Many oysters were grown and eaten in the New York City area in the 19th century. By the 20th century, through pollution and other causes, the oyster catching industry began to die out. New York…
“Which came first, the chicken salad sandwich or the egg salad sandwich?”
"Which came first: the chicken or the egg?" is a classic question. "Which came first, the chicken salad or the egg salad sandwich?" was asked in Ladies' Home Journal in May…
“Technically, anyone who works in an office is an officer”
Office workers are not called "officers," but there are jokes. "One who waits tables is a waiter. One who practices law is a Lawer. So one who works in an office is...an…
“Barbers are just hair gardeners”
Barbers have been compared to gardeners. "Barbers are just like gardeners, but for hair" was posted on Twitter by Estabillo on December 13, 2013. "Barbers are gardeners for things…
“Pineapple on pizza is like the country music of pizza”
Many people have strong feelings about country music -- they either like it or hate it. Many people also have strong feelings about pineapple on pizza (such as in a Hawaiian pizza). "Hawaiian…
“An egg salad sandwich is still technically a chicken salad sandwich”
Egg salad sandwiches have been compared to chicken salad sandwiches. "An egg salad sandwich is just a potential-chicken salad sandwich" was posted on Twitter by Rachel Fogletto on…
“Success is relative. The more success, the more relatives”
"Success is relative. The more success, the more relatives" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several images. "The way I see it, success is relative. The more success, the…
“Apparently, the clocks go back in October. I can’t remember where I got mine from!”
Clocks are turned back one hour "Spring forward, fall back") in autumn. The clocks don't "go back" (that is, back to the store), but there are jokes. "I would really…
“You’re never too old to play in the leaves”
"You're never too old to play in the leaves" is an autumn saying that has been printed on several images. "You’re never too old to play in the leaves!" was printed on a…
“Happy fall, y’all” (“It’s fall, y’all”)
"Happy fall, y'all" (or "It's fall, y'all") is a seasonal saying that has been printed on many images. "IT'S FALL, Y'ALL" was printed in the…
“Early sunsets, warm tea, messy hair, big sweaters”
"Early sunsets, warm tea, messy hair, big sweaters" is an autumn saying that has been printed on many images. "Early sunsets, warm tea, & messy hair" was posted on Twitter…