Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases.
Some people like the end of a loaf of bread (called the "heel"), but many people do not. This was posted on X/Twitter by Mike Primavera on March 2, 2023: "The heels of the bread are…
"The early bird gets the worm" is a proverb dating from at least the 17th century. It means that whoever does something first has the best chance of success. However, most people want an…
"The early bird gets the worm" is a proverb dating from at least the 17th century. It means that whoever does something first has the best chance of success. However, most people want an…
"I Can See Clearly Now" is a 1972 song written by Johnny Nash (1940-2020). "I can see clearly now the rain is gone" is the first line. "I can ski clearly now the rain…
"All things are possible with coffee and cowboy boots" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "All things are possible with coffee and cowboy boots" (shown on an…
"I Can See Clearly Now" is a 1972 song written by Johnny Nash (1940-2020). "I can see clearly now the rain is gone" is the first line. "I can ski clearly now the rain…
"The early bird gets the worm" is a proverb dating from at least the 17th century. It means that whoever does something first has the best chance of success. However, most people want an…
Some people get the cards in their wallet mixed up. "I was soooo pissed I went to call a cab from the phone box and put in me donor card instead of me phone card.....cost me an arm and a…
Some people get the cards in their wallet mixed up. "I was soooo pissed I went to call a cab from the phone box and put in me donor card instead of me phone card.....cost me an arm and a…
"When you said 'friends with benefits,' I assumed you owned a liquor store" -- or taco truck, or coffee shop -- is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.…
"When you said 'friends with benefits,' I assumed you owned a liquor store" -- or taco truck, or coffee shop -- is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.…
"When you said 'friends with benefits,' I assumed you owned a liquor store" -- or taco truck, or coffee shop -- is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.…
"When you said 'friends with benefits,' I assumed you owned a liquor store" -- or taco truck, or coffee shop -- is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.…
"When you said 'friends with benefits,' I assumed you owned a liquor store" -- or taco truck, or coffee shop -- is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.…
"Nothing ruins (a/your) Friday like realizing it's only Tuesday" has been printed on many images, and "Nothing ruins (a/your) Friday like realizing it's only…
"Nothing ruins (a/your) Friday like realizing it's only Tuesday" has been printed on many images, and "Nothing ruins (a/your) Friday like realizing it's only…
"Nothing ruins (a/your) Friday like realizing it's only Tuesday" has been printed on many images, and "Nothing ruins (a/your) Friday like realizing it's only…
"Nothing ruins (a/your) Friday like realizing it's only Tuesday" has been printed on many images, and "Nothing ruins (a/your) Friday like realizing it's only…
"Nothing ruins (a/your) Friday like realizing it's only Tuesday" has been printed on many images, and "Nothing ruins (a/your) Friday like realizing it's only…
"Nothing ruins (a/your) Friday like realizing it's only Tuesday" has been printed on many images, and "Nothing ruins (a/your) Friday like realizing it's only…