Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
“So this SEO copywriter walks into a bar, grill, pub, public house, Irish bar, bartender, drinks, beer, wine, liquor” This joke has been cited in print since at least December 2010 and became…
“You can’t fire me—I quit!” is an employment expression that became popular in the 1920s. American comedian Bill Maher, hosting the first show of Comedy Central's Politically Incorrect…
Chicago is the most populous city in the state of Illinois. "The great State of 'Chicago'" was cited in 1877, "the great State of Chicago" was cited in 1884 and…
"Eat shit. A billion/million flies can't be wrong" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The joke meme started with the 1927 song title, "Fifty Million…
Many jokes are told about penniless musicians. One popular joke is: Q: What's the difference between a musician and a pizza?A. A pizza can feed a family of four. The joke has been cited in…
The "bonut" (biscuit + doughnut) was trademarked by Biscuit Love (a Nashville, Tennessee food truck and later a restaurant) with a first use date of May 2012. The trademark status is…
There's a joke for those who believe that politicians are full of crap: Q: Why do politicians take laxatives?A: So they can speak more fluently. The joke was posted on Reddit on July 19, 2016,…
A popular joke about vitamins is: Q: What's the difference between a vitamin and a hormone?A: You can't hear a vitamin. That is, you can hear a "hormone" ("whore…
"Eat shit. A billion/million flies can't be wrong" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The joke meme started with the 1927 song title, "Fifty Million…
John Street, located in the Financial District of lower Manhattan, was dubbed "Stroller Alley" in the 2000s. The name comes from condos and a preschool located on the street, resulting in…
Radio was regarded as a great invention in the early 1900s, and other wonders were hyped as "the greatest thing since radio." The expression "greatest thing since radio" has…
Many hotels have bars at their swimming pools. "Ever wonder why there's never any bathrooms near the pool bar? Yeah. That's why" was posted on Twitter on October 12, 2009.…
The area of East Harlem on Lexington Avenue, between 119th Street and 126th Street, has been called "Convict Alley." The New York (NY) Daily News, in the story "Convict alley in…
Things have often been hyped as "the best/greatest thing" since fire or the wheel. "The greatest thing since radio" was a popular saying in the 1930s and 1940s. An advertisement…
"The best/greatest thing since sliced bread" is a popular phrase. "What was the best/greatest thing before sliced bread?" is a jocular question that became popular since the…
Jokes about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City's World Trade Center are numerous, although not politically correct. One early joke is: Q: What does "WTC" stand…
Jokes about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City's World Trade Center are numerous, although not politically correct. One popular joke is: Q: What did Osama bin Laden cook…
The Yorkshire Terrier is included in a New York joke: Q: What's a dog's favorite city?A: New Yorkie. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2004. Wikipedia: Yorkshire TerrierThe…
Jokes about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City's World Trade Center are numerous, although not politically correct. English stand-up comedian Jimmy Carr told this joke:…
A popular question is asked about croutons: ""Why do croutons come in airtight packages? It's just stale bread to begin with." The question/joke was posted on the newsgroup…