Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases.
Libertarians have a reputation for disagreeing with other libertarians. The following meme was posted on Facebook by Tony Stiles on December 1, 2014: "LIBERTARIANS ARE LIKE GREEK GODS THEY…
"My hobbies include eating and (also) thinking about the next time I will be eating" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "My hobbies include eating and thinking…
"My hobbies include eating and (also) thinking about the next time I will be eating" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "My hobbies include eating and thinking…
"Laughing at memes you’ve seen before for friends is faking orgasms of the digital era" was posted on X/Twitter by Mint on September 12, 2019. (The Mint @ superhypermint account is no…
"At this point, I only trust people who have been canceled, banned, deleted or have been in fb jail" is a Facebook saying that has been printed on many images. The implication is that…
Some people insist that coffee tastes better in winter, when you're wearing a cardigan sweater. "Everything is better when you're wearing a cardigan" was posted on X/Twitter by…
Some people insist that coffee tastes better in winter, when you're wearing a cardigan sweater. "Everything is better when you're wearing a cardigan" was posted on X/Twitter by…
"Snow happens hot chocolate helps" is a winter saying of unknown authorship. The saying has been cited in print since at least 2019. Rachel Pitzel January 15, 2020 75 January / Winter…
"Proofing" is a step in the preparation of yeast bread. There are several puns about this process. "I stole yeast from the local bakery. They can't prove a thing" was…
"Proofing" is a step in the preparation of yeast bread. There are several puns about this process. "I stole yeast from the local bakery. They can't prove a thing" was…
"You know why the Dems are called the left? Because they are never right" was posted on the newsgroup rec.arts.tv on June 16, 2005. The saying has been said many times, usually slightly…
"You know why the Dems are called the left? Because they are never right" was posted on the newsgroup rec.arts.tv on June 16, 2005. The saying has been said many times, usually slightly…
"You know why the Dems are called the left? Because they are never right" was posted on the newsgroup rec.arts.tv on June 16, 2005. The saying has been said many times, usually slightly…
The Big Apple Music Awards (BAMA) existed from 2007 until 2022. The awards were based in New York City, but celebrated Central Asian and Middle Eastern culture. Instagram…
Many people believe that the music of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s is vastly better than the music of the 2000s. This was posted on X/Twitter by 😊✌🏾 on April 4, 2021, and received over 44,000…
Local Initiatives Support Corporation -- New York (LISC NY) states that it "supports local partners across New York State whose services and programs aim to create a more equitable, inclusive,…
"Its called a Meme. Its like a little digital seed of truth that you can use to trick people into learn something important" was posted on X/Twitter by Comfort on March 28, 2019.…
"Its called a Meme. Its like a little digital seed of truth that you can use to trick people into learn something important" was posted on X/Twitter by Comfort on March 28, 2019.…
Lemon meringue pie shouldn't be confused with lemming meringue pie, but there are jokes. "Q. What is yellow and white, and throws itself off the dining table? A. A lemming meringue"…
Lemon meringue pie shouldn't be confused with lemming meringue pie, but there are jokes. "Q. What is yellow and white, and throws itself off the dining table? A. A lemming meringue"…