Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Is a pizza pie meant to be shared? "Just because my pizza consists of 12 slices doesn't mean I need 11 new friends" is a jocular line that was posted on Twitter by FUNNY TWEETS on…
A pun on "brie" cheese was posted on Twitter on August 17, 2011: Q: Why did the cheese board blow away? A: Because of the strong bries. Related "bries"/"breeze" jokes…
"My house was clean yesterday. Sorry you missed it" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Both "My house was clean last week, Sorry you missed it" and…
A peanut butter and jelly sandwich is called "PB&J," and this sounds like "plebeian/plebian J." A riddle was posted on Twitter on June 30, 2010: Q: What is the favorite…
Entry in progress -- B.P. “Friends buy you a lunch. Best friends eat your lunch” is a related saying. TwitterFUNNY TWEETS @JokesMemesFactsGood friends give you food. Best friends take your…
"Lazy rule: If ice falls, kick it under the fridge" is a jocular rule about fallen ice cubes that has been printed on several images. "When ice falls on the floor from the crappy…
Tabasco sauce is a hot sauce that many people buy, but seldom use. "We've been married so long we're on our second bottle of Tabasco" is a joke that has been printed on several…
Many people like school for socializing, but not for the schoolwork. "I like school, I just don't enjoy the learning part" was posted on Twitter by FUNNY TWEETS on January 9, 2017.…
"Not all goodbyes are sad. Example: 'Goodbye, class'" is a jocular school saying that has been printed on many images. "Not all goodbyes are bad. Especially if the goodbye…
Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterFUNNY TWEETS @JokesMemesFacts[L]ive [I]t [F]ully [E]veryday4:56 PM - 8 May 2017
"Teachers are sometimes like an alarm clock. They won't shut up when you're trying to sleep" is a school saying that has been printed on several images. "Teachers are like…
The Big Apple dance craze of 1937 popularized the "Big Apple" term, but didn't originate it. New York (NY) Morning Telegraph track writer John J. Fitz Gerald (1893-1963) had been…
"Dear radio stations, you do realize there are more than five songs in the world, right?" is a jocular line about radio (from a frustrated listener) that has been printed on many images.…
"Everything's funnier when you're not allowed to laugh" is a saying that's appropriate in many situations (such as government, business and schools) and that has been…
"If one teacher can't teach every subject, why does one student have to learn them all?" is an education question that has been printed on an image. "If one Teacher can’t…
"Dear Alcohol/Tequila/Vodka/Wine, we had a deal last night. You were supposed to make me funnier, smarter and a better dancer. But I saw the video. I think we need to talk" is a jocular…
"My study breaks are longer than my actual study time" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on Twitter by True Teen Quotes on September 8, 2010.…
A jocular response to an obvious restaurant question is: WAITER: Would you like a table?A: No, a lamp for 5 please. The joke was posted on Twitter by FUNNY TWEETS on October 7, 2012, and has been…
A ghost riddle about music was posted on Reddit -- 3amjokes on July 4, 2017: Q: In what key does the ghost play piano?A: In the spoo-key. Reddit -- 3amjokesIn what key does the ghost play piano?…
"Dear radio stations, you do realize there are more than five songs in the world, right?" is a jocular line about radio (from a frustrated listener) that has been printed on many images.…