Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Policemen give suspects a "grilling," but that's usually not literal. "Did you hear about the cannibal policeman who was arrested? He was caught grilling his suspects" was…
There are several clock riddles involving "three hands." "What has three hands, no legs, and runs all day?" was print in 1927 newspapers. "RT @MoneyMindd Riddle: what has…
A golf joke has been cited in print since at least 1960: Golfer: I'd move heaven and earth to break 100 on this course.Caddy: Try heaven; you've already moved most of the earth. 20 March…
Plastic bags have been described as "urban tumbleweeds." "Ahhh, plastic bags, the urban tumbleweed. - Ant" was posted on Twitter by EastBayAnt on April 8, 2008. "Black…
"Safe sex" is sometimes joked to be sex in a bank vault (a safe). "A woman that thinks safe sex is making love in a bank vault and that ironing is bench pressing 300 lbs." was…
Tarzan (a fictional character) usually swings in the jungle, but a golf riddle is: Q: Why did Tarzan spend so much time on the golf course?A: He was perfecting his swing. Wikipedia: TarzanTarzan…
"Coffee and friends are/make the perfect blend" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. " Coffee and Friends Are The Perfect Blend" was posted on Twitter by MN…
A religious riddle is: Q: What do you get when you mix laxatives with holy water?A: A religious movement. Forms of the joke have been cited in print since at least 1986. “What do you get when you…
Policemen give suspects a "grilling," but that's usually not literal. "Did you hear about the cannibal policeman who was arrested? He was caught grilling his suspects" was…
"Coffee and friends are/make the perfect blend" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. " Coffee and Friends Are The Perfect Blend" was posted on Twitter by MN…
To do something "religiously" usually means to do it regularly and well -- to please God. However, not everyone is religious. "Tell people you go to the gym religiously When they…
"A vacation is what you take when you can no longer take what you've been taking" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. New York City-based syndicated…
"Home is where you poop most comfortably" and "Home is where you poop with the door open" are jocular sayings that have been printed on many images. The jocular variations are…
To do something "religiously" usually means to do it regularly and well -- to please God. However, not everyone is religious. "Tell people you go to the gym religiously When they…
"A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was credited to American humorist Robert Orben in Reader's…
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A Bible riddle is: Q: Who was the greatest actor in the Bible?A: Samson. He brought the house down. To "bring the house down" is to achieve approval from the audience (the theatrical…
"It stops being your favorite song when you use it as an alarm clock" is an alarm clock saying that was posted on Twitter by "black af" on August 28, 2011. "@evanpd: No…
A golf joke has been cited in various forms since at least 1906 and 1916: Golfer: The doctor says I can't play golf. Caddy: Oh, he's played with with you, too? Chronicling America28…
"Home is where you poop most comfortably" and "Home is where you poop with the door open" are jocular sayings that have been printed on many images. The jocular variations are…