Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases.
"It's amazing how much I accomplish around the house under the threat of someone coming over" (or "It's amazing how much you can accomplish around the house under the…
"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings" is a famous line at the end of the film It's a Wondeful Life (1946). "Every time a/the Taco Bell rings, an angel gets…
"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings" is a famous line at the end of the film It's a Wondeful Life (1946). "Every time a/the Taco Bell rings, an angel gets…
"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings" is a famous line at the end of the film It's a Wondeful Life (1946). "Every time a/the Taco Bell rings, an angel gets…
"Taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society" is a classic saying, although many people disagree with this saying. "Taxes are the price we/you pay to fund the things that you…
"Taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society" is a classic saying, although many people disagree with this saying. "Taxes are the price we/you pay to fund the things that you…
"A tyrant doesn't ask for power over you. A tyrant asks for power over your neighbors" (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Michael J Kalagias for US on June 23, 2022.…
"Don't underestimate yourself. You can do hard things. Like making coffee in the morning before you've had any coffee" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images.…
"so when is our generation having a boston tea party?? because im tired of taxes 😭😭" was posted on Facebook by April Alvarez on February 1, 2024. The post received over 19,000…
"The secret ingredient is love" (or "The secret ingredient is always love") is a cooking saying that has been printed on many images. "The secret ingredient is (always)…
"The secret ingredient is love" (or "The secret ingredient is always love") is a cooking saying that has been printed on many images. "The secret ingredient is (always)…
"The secret ingredient is love" (or "The secret ingredient is always love") is a cooking saying that has been printed on many images. "The secret ingredient is (always)…
"Waiting for a leader or savior to solve the problem is precisely what the slave has been 'trained' to do" (shown on an image) was posted on X/Twitter by Free Radical on…
Many people complain that they don't have a valentine on Valentine's Day. This is often countered by a person not having a groundhog for Groundhog Day. "And some miserables…
"The secret ingredient is love" (or "The secret ingredient is always love") is a cooking saying that has been printed on many images. "The secret ingredient is (always)…
"Steak: the only plant-based food you need!" is a jocular anti-vegan saying that has been printed on several images. "Plant based foods? Hmmm. Cows eat plants. With their 4 finely…
"Put on your positive pants" (or "Put your positive pants on") is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. "Monday is a state of mind. Put on your…
"Monday is for people with a mission" (also "Mondays are for people with a mission") is a saying that has been printed on many images. Monday is the traditional start of the…
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. A "Big Apple" (New York City's symbol) appeared on a Rangers practice jersey in 1994. "In all my…
"The only bad workout is the one that you didn't do" (or "The only bad workout is the one that didn't happen") is an exercise saying that has been printed on many…