Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"I do 5 sit-ups every morning. May not sound like much, but there's only so many times you can hit the snooze button" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. To the…
AN old joke has a patient ask his doctor, “Will I be able to play the piano after the operation?” The doctor assures him "yes," and the patient says, "That's great! I was…
A hamburger riddle is: Q: How was the hamburger murdered? A: First it was "rolled," then smothered in onions. The joke was printed in the book 101 Hamburger Jokes: Meaty Jokes to be…
"I bet acting like assholes on the Internet isn't where we all thought we'd be at this point in our lives" is an internet saying that was posted on Twitter by Blisssy on June 8,…
A computer "time machine" pun has been cited in print since at least 2002: Q: What do you get if you stuff your computer's disk drive with herbs?A: A thyme machine. Actrix Newsletter…
"Whiskey -- because who in the hell needs feelings" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Bourbon. Because who in the hell needs feelings" was posted on…
"Life has its ups and downs. We call them squats" is a saying that has been printed on many images."Ups and Downs (and I'm NOT just talking about squats!)" was posted on…
A math riddle has been printed on several images: Q: What happened to the plant in math class?A: It grew square roots. The "square roots" joke has been cited in print since at least 1961.…
"Excuses are the rocks where our dreams are crushed" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. American author, keynote speaker, angel investor and entrepreneur Tim…
"Faith can move mountains, but don't be surprised if God hands you a shovel" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. The saying has been printed in several…
Do true friend let you borrow money and never pay it back. Jay posted this joke on Twitter on September 27, 2013: "When a woman puts me in the friend zone the first thing I do is borrow money…
Do true friend let you borrow money and never pay it back. Jay posted this joke on Twitter on September 27, 2013: "When a woman puts me in the friend zone the first thing I do is borrow money…
"Deer crossing" signs are to inform drivers about deer, not to inform deer where to cross the road. "And it (government -- ed.) has gone a step further and informed the deer where to…
"Channel surfing" means changing television channels. It is not like water surfing, but a riddle is: Q: What did the TV do at the beach?A: Channel surf. The joke has been cited in print…
A "shoplifter" lifts (steals) things from shops, but doesn't actually lift the shops themselves. A riddle is: Q: Who is the strongest thief?A: A shoplifter. The joke has been cited…
Online shopping often has the option "Add to cart." This cart doesn't involve a horse, but a joke was posted on Twitter by sickipediabot on September 29, 2010: "I was shopping…
A "highway" is not necessarily for people who are "high," but a joke was posted on Reddit -- Oneliners on July 10, 2018: "I never drive on back roads after smoking…
A "fishcake" is a cake made out of fish, but a joke has it that a "fish cake" is a cake made for a fish. The fishcake joke was posted on the newsgroup cableinet.chatter on June…
"Nothing is impossible with the right attitude and a hammer" is a jocular motivational saying that has been printed on many images. "All is possible with the right attitude and a…
Many classified ads state "light house work." In 1950, several classified ads offering kittens stated that they do "light mouse work." A riddle has been cited in print since at…