Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
A job interview joke was posted on Twitter by Jack Warnock on December 27, 2016: INTERVIEWER: What's your biggest weakness?ME: I don't know when to quit.INTERVIEWER: Well, your…
"My body is just a filter. Coffee goes in, sarcasm comes out" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. The System comic has published this in comic form since at least…
"The Happiness I Never Knew" is a backronym (back acronym) of the word "think." This was given under "Alconym" (Alcoholics Anonymous + acronym) on the newsgroup…
An anagram of the word "senator" is the word "treason." This anagram has been noted since at least 1951, when it was printed in the New Statesman and Nation. "An anagram…
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A keyboard version was posted on Twitter on January 22, 2011:
"Words In Steps Do Open Minds" is a backronym (back acronym) of the word "wisdom." Alcoholics Anonymous popularized the backronym, and it was posted on the newsgroup…
To "feel like a million bucks" is usually a good thing, but what if you're a billionaire? "If you tell a billionaire that they look like a million bucks, is it considered rude…
"Try Relying Upon Steps and Traditions" is a backronym (back acronym) of the word "trust." This was given under "AACRONYMS" (Alcoholics Anonymous + acronyms) on the…
"Wisdom is knowing the right path to take. Integrity is taking it" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "Wisdom is knowing what step to take next...…
A cabal version of the "lightbulb joke" is: Q: How many cabal members does it take to change a light bulb?A: None. They embrace the darkness. The joke is from the Truth, Honor &…
Is watermelon mostly water? "Watermelon is such an unfulfilling fruit. It is just crunchy water" was posted on Twitter on November 9, 2010. "Watermelon is crunchy water , tf ? like…
Is lettuce mostly water? "Torn lettuce is prettier, anyway. Even if is just 'crunchy water'" was posted on the newsgroup alt.fan.cecil-adams on November 7, 2001. "Favorite…
Is watermelon mostly water? "Watermelon is such an unfulfilling fruit. It is just crunchy water" was posted on Twitter on November 9, 2010. "Watermelon is crunchy water , tf ? like…
Are vegetables mostly water? "Vegetables are just crunchy water" was printed in the book American Terroir: Savoring the Flavors of Our Woods, Waters, and Fields (2010) by Rowan Jacobsen.…
Are cucumbers mostly water? "@lisam75 are you serious? i love cucumber! what's not to like, sure they're just crunchy water" was posted on Twitter on August 8, 2009. "A…
Several cities have been called "Twin Cities." Columbus (GA), Phenix City (AL) and Girard (AL) were called 'Triple Cities" by at least the 1890s. The western New York cities of…
Is celery mostly water? "Celery. Which, let's face it, is basically just crunchy water" was printed in a 2007 newspaper. "I'm convinced celery isn't a real food.…
"If you try, you risk failure. If you don’t, you ensure it" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is unknown. "To try when there is little hope…
"If you try, you risk failure. If you don’t, you ensure it" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is unknown. "To try when there is little hope…
"If you try, you risk failure. If you don’t, you ensure it" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is unknown. "To try when there is little hope…