Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
The famous slogan of Fort Worth, Texas, is "Where the West begins." Fort Worth (TX) Star-Telegram publisher Amon G. Carter (1879-1955) disliked Dallas so much, he called it "Where…
"All people are born alike -- except Republicans and Democrats" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. New York City-born comedian, writer, actor and game show host…
Polo Mints were first made in the United Kingdom in 1948. To "make a mint" means to make a lot of money. "I wish i was the guy who invented Polo's, i bet he made a mint" is…
"Ice sight" can sound like "eyesight." "What you have to have to spot a glacier -- GOOD ICE SIGHT" was printed in the newspaper "Jumble" puzzle by Henri…
Some sales have high pressure, but the sale of a broken barometer? "If anyone is interested, I have a broken Barometer for sale. No pressure" was posted on Twitter by Chris Gurton on…
"I'm having trouble organizing a Hide and Seek league. Good players are hard to find" is a joke that was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on November 4, 2015. "I’ve been trying to…
A cow riddle is: Q: What do you get from an invisible cow?A: Evaporated milk. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2007. “What do little ghosts drink?"/"Evaporated milk"…
"Don’t be shy. Send that 12th unanswered text. -- Tequila" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Don’t be shy, send that 7th unanswered text" was posted…
The word "panda" sounds like "pan, duh." A riddle was posted on Twitter by Nickiey on June 10, 2009. Q: What does a panda cook with? A: A PAN duh!! A slightly different version…
A computer riddle with a pun on the term "heavy metal" music is: Q: What is an SEO's favorite music?A: Heavy Meta. "I'm so hipster my favourite music genre is Heavy…
"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A PowerPoint version is: Q: Why did the PowerPoint presentation cross…
The word "panda" sounds like "pan, duh." A riddle was posted on Twitter by Nickiey on June 10, 2009. Q: What does a panda cook with? A: A PAN duh!! A slightly different version…
"Wiener Wednesday" (also often spelled as "Weiner Wednesday") is a day when hot dogs ("wieners") are sold by an establishment, often at a reduced price. "Wiener…
A "fast food" riddle is: Q: What do race horses eat?A: Fast food. "Whast kinds of food does race horses eat? FAST FOOD! :) #cheesyjoke" was posted on Twitter by Arlynne Kayla on…
"If you aren't making waves, you aren't kicking hard enough" ("If you ain't makin' waves, you ain't kickin' hard enough") is a motivational saying…
The word "panda" sounds like "pan, duh." A riddle was posted on Twitter by Nickiey on June 10, 2009. Q: What does a panda cook with? A: A PAN duh!! A slightly different version…
A cow riddle Has been printed on many images: Q: Why do cows wear bells?A: Because their horns don't work. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1962. 9 December 1962, Indianapolis…
A riddle about sardines is: Q: Why are sardines so stupid?A: They lock themselves in a can and leave the key outside. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1959. 1 February 1959, South…
"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A PowerPoint version is: Q: Why did the PowerPoint presentation cross…
Air conditioning does "run" like a runner runs, but a joke is: Q: Why did the AC compressor sweat?A: Because it had to run all day. The joke was posted on Twitter by HVACEDONLINE on May…