Dumbest Organization Ever (Department of Education nickname)
New York City's WABC talk radio host Curtis Sliwa announced, on March 5, 2018, that the New York City Department of Education (DOE) had a new chancellor. Sliwa, no fan of the DOE, said:…
“We fear rejection, want attention, crave affection, and dream of perfection”
"We fear rejection, want attention, crave affection, and dream of perfection" is a one-line saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on Twitter on September 9,…
Second Line; Second Liner; Second Lining
The "second line" -- especially in New Orleans and in other places as well -- follows the regular band at parades and funerals, and follows the tune by clapping along, dancing or playing…
“I just pead on the table” (pea joke)
A person who eats peas often sees at least one pea roll away from the dish onto the dining table. "I've just pead the table!" -- a pun on peeing on the table -- is a popular joke.…
“Why did the parrot wear a raincoat?”/“Because she wanted to be a Polly unsaturated.”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Polyunsaturated fatPolyunsaturated fats are lipids in which the constituent hydrocarbon chain possesses two or more carbon–carbon double bonds.…
“Why did the parrot wear a raincoat?”/“Because she wanted to be a Polly unsaturated.”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Polyunsaturated fatPolyunsaturated fats are lipids in which the constituent hydrocarbon chain possesses two or more carbon–carbon double bonds.…
“Somebody broke into my house yesterday and stole all my lamps. I was delighted”
"Somebody broke into my house yesterday and stole all my lamps. I was delighted" is a jocular saying. "What happened to the electrian when the power went out? He was…
“‘I could watch him play video games for hours,’ said no one’s wife, ever”
A man playing video games is usually not a part of a romantic relationship. "'I could watch him play video games for hours,' said no one’s wife, ever" is a jocular line that…
“Checking Facebook is like checking your underwear after a fart. There’s most likely nothing new…”
"Checking Facebook is like checking your underwear after a fart. There's most likely nothing new and if there is, it's probably shit" is a Facebook joke that has been printed on…
“What do you call a radio that exercises?”/“Radioactive.”
The word "radioactive" doesn't mean a radio that exercises and goes to the gym, but there are puns. "What do you call a radio that runs a lot?Radioactive" was posted on…
“Apparently it takes men longer to shop on the internet than at an actual store”
The internet has a lot of pornography. A joke has been cited in print since at least 2011: "Apparently it takes men longer to shop on the Internet than at an actual store –- but that's…
“What do Spanish clocks say?”/“Tick taco.”
A clock is said to go "tick-tock." A clock riddle is: Q: What do Spanish clocks say?A: Tick taco. The "Spanish clock" joke was posted on Twitter on July 3, 2017. "Tick…
“Movies are the one time you don’t want front row seats”
Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterSnapC: isaidfawkyou@isaidfawkyouRT @AYEboogie_MARS: RT @ThatNigguhRay: Movies...The Only Place You Don't Want Front Row Seats10:21 PM - 16 Sep 2011…
Saint City (New Orleans nickname)
"Saint City" is a nickname of New Orleans, Louisiana, and has appeared in such names as "Saint City Tours" and "Saint City Jazz Band." The name was influenced by the…
“A restaurant for young cows is a calfé” (calf + café)
"Calfé" (calf + café) is an infrequently used portmanteau word. "Where do cows go for a nice lunch? The Golden Calfe!" was posted on Twitter on September 14, 2012. "A…
“You can tell a girl likes you if she stares at your phone instead of her own”
People tend to stare at their phones -- even on dates. "You can tell a girl likes you if she stares at your phone instead of her own" is a jocular one-line saying that was posted on…
“WWE is just redneck anime”
"Wrestling is redneck anime" was posted on Twitter on April 4, 2017. "WWE is just redneck anime" was posted on Twitter by Trevor Wood on February 26, 2018, and on Reddit --…
“Why don’t you wear snow boots?”/“Because they’ll melt.”
A snow riddle is: Q: Why don't you wear snow boots?A: Because they'll melt. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2003. 11 November 2003, Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI),…
“Jobs are like relationships. You have them, you cry about it. You don’t have them, you cry”
"Jobs are like relationships. You have them, you cry about it. You don't have them, you cry about it" is a jocular saying about work that was posted on Twitter by Mariana on June 16,…
“Amazon is basically Acme from the Roadrunner cartoons”
The Acme Corporation is a fictional corporation that appeared in The Road Runner Show (1948-1966) cartoons. Amazon.com is an American electronic commerce company that sells many products. Amazon…