Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"I never run with scissors. Those last two words were unnecessary" is a jocular anti-running saying that has been printed on many images. Children are often told not to run while carrying…
A company that's bankrupt and closes is said to have "gone under" (as if buried). There are several diving company/school jokes. "Friend's had to cancel his deep sea diving…
One shoe -- not two -- can be found on the sides of highways. A joke was posted on Twitter by ratthew on September 25, 2015: "To the people who lose one shoe on the side of the highway: Please…
"Food is the most widely abused anti-anxiety drug (in America). Exercise is the most underutilized antidepressant" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "'Food is…
When a car's GPS says "turn around," it means the car -- not the driver. A joke was posted on Twitter on May 14, 2015: "My GPS just told me to turn around. Now I can’t see…
A "paradox" ("pair of docks") riddle is: Q: What's a paradox?A: Two places to park your boat. "A paradox is two places to park boats" has been cited in print…
American author, keynote speaker, angel investor and entrepreneur Tim Fargo wrote a definition of "job" on Twitter on November 13, 2013: "Job: n. temporary employment taken for short…
Entry in progress -- B.P."Live simply. Dream big. Be grateful. Give love. Laugh lots" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. Twittercesibear@cesibearGreat quote:…
A Klondike bar is an ice cream bar coated with a thin layer of chocolate. "What would you do for a Klondike bar?" is a memorable ad jingle that began in 1982. "I'll never be…
Entry in progress -- B.P."Procrastination is the grave in which opportunity is buried" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. HuffPostTHE BLOG 07/13/2016 03:45 pm…
"They call us dreamers, but we're the ones who don't sleep" is a saying that has been printed on many images. TwitterDroneBoy@droneboyThey call us dreamers but we're the…
A Klondike bar is an ice cream bar coated with a thin layer of chocolate. "What would you do for a Klondike bar?" is a memorable ad jingle that began in 1982. "I'll never be…
Entry in progress -- B.P."One of these days, is none of these days" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. HuffPostTHE BLOG 07/13/2016 03:45 pm ET Updated Jul 14,…
Entry in progress -- B.P. 15 October 2017, Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, IN), "Lead On: Authors shed light as bosses have their day," pg. H2:Here's a few sayings that surfaced on…
An interesting view of New York City's subways (and the vast underground network) was posted on Reddit -- Shower Thoughts on June 29, 2018: "All NYC subway stations are in the same…
Entry in progress -- B.P."When there is a hill to climb, don’t think that waiting will make it smaller" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. HuffPostTHE BLOG…
"Life has no remote. Get up and change it yourself" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. On the American teen drama television series Dawson's Creek, the…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Reddit -- Shower ThoughtsCalzones are essentially just Italian burritos.submitted August 24, 2014 by RustinCh0le Reddit -- Shower ThoughtsCalzones are like Italian…
"My mouth getting horny thinking about this food" was posted on Twitter on September 9, 2012. "Salivation is just your mouth getting horny for food" was posted on Twitter on…
"Life has no remote. Get up and change it yourself" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. On the American teen drama television series Dawson's Creek, the…