Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Television situation comedies are often announced as "shot before a live audience." "@blaudiablogan: Whitney is shot before a live audience. Yeah? So was Lincoln" was posted on…
"Blablabla. Go workout!" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. "Blah blah blah" are stalling excuses, but the second part negates that. "Blah blah…
When the American Football League (AFL) played the National Football League (NFL) in the Super Bowl in the 1960s (before the two leagues merged in 1969), each league would use its own ball on…
"Coffee. Teach. Sleep. Repeat." is a teacher saying that has been printed on many images. "eat. coffee. teach. sleep. repeat." was posted on Twitter on July 15, 2010.…
A baker riddle is: Q: What kind of shoes do bakers wear?A: Loafers. The "loafers" joke has been cited in print since at least 1984. “What kind of shoes does bread…
The city of New Orleans, Louisiana, is very infrequently called the "Big Crescent" (Big City/Big Easy + Crescent City). The "big crescent" is the shape of the Mississippi River,…
When the American Football League (AFL) played the National Football League (NFL) in the Super Bowl in the 1960s (before the two leagues merged in 1969), each league would use its own ball on…
There have been several Gregorian ("Greg or Ian") calendar jokes. "It may be somewhat difficult to believe, but the Gregorian calendar really was brought upon us by a guy named Greg…
"Risking is better than regretting" ("Risk is better than regret") is a saying that has been printed in several images. "Maybe taking a risk is better than regret" was…
"The most important thing a girl wears is her confidence" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. "'The most important thing a girl wears is her…
"If you're going to quit anything, quit making excuses and quit waiting for the right time" is a motivational saying that has been printed on several images. "2013 is gone be…
"Do it today or regret it tomorrow" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. "Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today" is the old proverb that is…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Simon SinekSimon O. Sinek (born October 9, 1973) is a British-American author, motivational speaker and marketing consultant. He is the author of four books,…
"Eat for the body you want, not for the body you have" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. A person who wants a bigger body will eat different foods and…
"Blablabla. Go workout!" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. "Blah blah blah" are stalling excuses, but the second part negates that. "Blah blah…
"You will never always be motivated. You have to learn to be disciplined" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that one can't always be…
"Turn your worry into worship and watch God turn your battles into blessings" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Turn your worry into worship and watch Him turn your…
A bread riddle is: Q: What kind of shoes does bread wear?A: Loafers. The "loafers" joke has been cited in print since at least 1996. “What kind of shoes do bakers…
"If it burns, you're getting closer" is a motivational fitness saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted by GymQuotes.co on April 2, 2017, with the…
"I don't see color" is an expression meaning that the color of someone's skin is not relevant to this person. A traffic light joke takes this expression literally. "'I…