Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
New York Irish joke is: New York Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945): Why do you Irish always answer a question with question?New York City Mayor James J. Walker (1881-1946): Do we. now?…
A rainbow riddle is: Q: What kind of bow can't be tied?A: A rainbow. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 1943 and is popular on St. Patrick's Day. The riddle has been…
A leprechaun joke is: Q: Do leprechauns make good secretaries?A: Sure, they're great at shorthand! The "shorthand" pun has been cited in print since at least 2001. Kidsjokes.co.uk…
A popular St. Patrick's Day riddle is: Q: Why did the leprechaun stand on the potato?A: To keep from falling in the stew! The joke has been cited in print since at least 2001. Kidsjokes.co.uk…
A popular St. Patrick's Day shamrock riddle is: Q: Why do people wear shamrocks on St. Patrick's Day?A: Regular rocks are too heavy. "Why do people wear shamrocks on St.…
A St. Patrick's Day leprechaun riddle is: Q: Where would you find a leprechaun baseball team?A: In the Little League. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2001. Wikipedia: Little…
A St. Patrick's Day riddle is: Q: Why did St. Patrick drive all the snakes out of Ireland?A: He couldn't afford plane fare. The joke was posted to the newsgroup alt.personals.ads on March…
An Irish potato riddle is: Q: When is an Irish potato not an Irish Potato?A: When it's a FRENCH fry! The joke has been cited in print since at least 2003. Google BooksLet's Celebrate St.…
An Irish pun popular on St. Patrick's Day is: Q: What do you call a diseased Irish criminal?A: A leper-con (leprechaun). The "leper-con" joke has been cited in print since at least…
"One Chatham Square" was old New York City restaurant slang for "beef stew." The term was first cited in an 1888 newspaper, reporting on the strange orders at a restaurant on…
A popular St. Patrick's Day leprechaun riddle is: Q: What do leprechauns love to barbecue?A: Short ribs. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2001. Kidsjokes.co.uk (June 23, 2001)…
"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" is an old saying from the early 1900s. "When life gives you lemons, make orange juice and leave the world wondering how you did it"…
"I might just take you out for pizza if you play your carbs right" (a pun on "play your cards right") is a jocular one-line saying that has been printed on several images.…
A proverbial saying is that "money can't buy happiness." "If money can't buy happiness, explain pizza" is a jocular variation that has been printed on several images.…
A telegraph cable under the Atlantic Ocean provided the first transatlantic communications in 1858. "Three links of the Atlantic Cable" was used in restaurant slang for an order of…
"Tenement house in a shower of rain" was old New York City restaurant slang for "beefsteak and gravy." The term was first cited in an 1888 newspaper, reporting on the strange…
"One Chatham Square" was old New York City restaurant slang for "beef stew." The term was first cited in an 1888 newspaper, reporting on the strange orders at a restaurant on…
"Bolt" was old New York City restaurant slang for "pudding," and "O.K. bolt" meant "tapioca pudding." The terms were cited in an 1888 newspaper, reporting on…
"If Japanese pop is JPop, then is Chinese rap Crap?" is a jocular one-liner that has been printed on many images. The joke became popular in 2012. "Asian music is called JPOP, CPOP,…
"Ice cream is cheaper than therapy" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Ice cream is cheaper than therapy and you don’t need an appointment" was posted on…