Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 38,000 entries.
A lightbulb joke was posted on Facebook by Eddie Dávila (and others) on April 2, 2015: "'How many people does it take to change a light bulb?' ...is just one of the questions I…
"The hour we lose/lost this weekend was the one when I was planning to go to the gym" is a jocular saying about Daylight Saving TIme that has been printed on many images. "The hour…
"I want a small, tasteful wedding, no family, no friends, no groom, just me eating a big cake" was posted on X/Twitter by trash jones on March 24, 2024, and this received over 99,000…
"I want a small, tasteful wedding, no family, no friends, no groom, just me eating a big cake" was posted on X/Twitter by trash jones on March 24, 2024, and this received over 99,000…
Peanut brittle seemingly implies the existence of other forms of peanuts. "Peanut brittle? PEANUT STRONG" was posted on X/Twitter by Primaeros on October 25, 2012. "Peanut brittle…
Peanut brittle seemingly implies the existence of other forms of peanuts. "Peanut brittle? PEANUT STRONG" was posted on X/Twitter by Primaeros on October 25, 2012. "Peanut brittle…
Peanut brittle seemingly implies the existence of other forms of peanuts. "Peanut brittle? PEANUT STRONG" was posted on X/Twitter by Primaeros on October 25, 2012. "Peanut brittle…
Peanut brittle seemingly implies the existence of other forms of peanuts. "Peanut brittle? PEANUT STRONG" was posted on X/Twitter by Primaeros on October 25, 2012. "Peanut brittle…
"Poppadom" (a snack served at many Indian restaurants) has nothing to do with dominance and submission, but there are jokes. "why poppadom? why not poppasub? lets not…
"Poppadom" (a snack served at many Indian restaurants) has nothing to do with dominance and submission, but there are jokes. "why poppadom? why not poppasub? lets not…
"Sunday is the golden clasp that binds together the volume of the week" is a saying that has been printed on many images Wikipedia: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Henry Wadsworth Longfellow…
"Happiness is a hot bath on a Sunday afternoon" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Happiness is a hot bath on a Sunday afternoon" was posted on X/Twitter by…
"Humans were designed to create. This is why you get depressed when all you do is consume" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Humans were designed to create. This is…
"Humans were designed to create. This is why you get depressed when all you do is consume" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Humans were designed to create. This is…
"Time heals all wounds" is an old saying that might or might not be true. This joke was posted on X/Twitter by Princess Buttercup on May 23, 2014, and it received over 7,500 likes:…
"Time heals all wounds" is an old saying that might or might not be true. This joke was posted on X/Twitter by Princess Buttercup on May 23, 2014, and it received over 7,500 likes:…
A turkey has sometimes been described as a "goth peacock." That is, a peacock without all of the colors. "turkeys jus look like goth peacocks" was posed on X/Twitterby bagel on…
"Buying eggs on the street and weed in the stores, the times they are changing..." was posted on Facebook by Donny Craven on March 6, 2025,and this received over 64,000 shares. This…
"Where does (all) the white go when the snow melts?" is a popular question that is asked every spring. "Where does all the white go when the snow melts?" was printed in the…
Entry in progress -- BP X/Twitter tuba appreciator (Джордан) @grrrl_leviathan Where does the white go when the snow melts? 10:22 AM · Mar 6, 2025 X/Twitter Bob Golen @BobGolen Where does…