Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
A joke about politics was posted on X/Twitter by Dad Jokes on October 14, 2018: Son: “Dad, I want to be in politics when I grow up.” Dad: “Are you insane? Have you completely lost your mind?…
"Coffee: Because being awake is not the same as being functional" (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Coffee, Please on February 19, 2025. The post received over 11,000 shares.…
People buy in bulk and spend a lot of money at Costco stores. "Heading into Costco, see you in $500" was posted on X/Twitter by Midge on July 12, 2021. "Heading into Costco, see you…
Entry in progress -- BP Wikipedia: Kraft Singles Kraft Singles is a brand of processed cheese product manufactured and sold by Kraft Heinz. Introduced in 1950. the individually wrapped…
Entry in progress -- BP X/Twitter ShellzzBellzz @ShellzzzBellzz I saw someone wearing a shirt today that said “Eat Pasta Run Fasta,” and I can’t get it out of my head. 7:54 PM · Feb 26,…
A restaurant joke has a diner order water, and the waiter asks, "Still?" The waiter wants to know if it's "still" or "sparkling" water, but the diner hears this…
"Scrambles are just omelettes that gave up on their dreams" was posted on X/Twitter and Bluesky by sixfootcandy on February 26, 2025. "scramble eggs are just omelettes that gave up…
Entry in progress -- BP “A committee is a group of the unwilling, chosen from the unfit, to do the unnecessary” is a related saying. Reddit -- Pics mohamedgashoot -- September 8, 2019 A Zippo…
"The secret to a happy life is to drink good wine and avoid talking to morons" is a wine saying that has been printed on many images. A slightly different and older saying is, “The…
"The secret to a happy life is to drink good wine and avoid talking to morons" is a wine saying that has been printed on many images. A slightly different and older saying is, “The…
"The secret to a happy life is to drink good wine and avoid talking to morons" is a wine saying that has been printed on many images. A slightly different and older saying is, “The…
Many people who eat trail mix neve hike on a trail. "Eating trail mix is practically the same as hiking, right? So I can definitely count this as my daily exercise… right?" was posted…
A waiter or waitress often tells diners about the day’s special menu. This doesn't mean that diners want to hear The Specials (an English 2 tone and ska revival band), but there are jokes.…
The New York Mets baseball team have a Home Run Apple at Citi Field, based on New York City's nickname of the "Big Apple." In 2024, the Mets started a podcast called "Meet at…
When opera music starts playing in a movie, it's often the sign that something bad will happen. The opera music played is often dark and ominous. "Nothing good ever happens when opera…
"People who don't like pickles are so important because they give me their pickles" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "I only want to be friends with…
"People who don't like pickles are so important because they give me their pickles" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "I only want to be friends with…
When opera music starts playing in a movie, it's often the sign that something bad will happen. The opera music played is often dark and ominous. "Nothing good ever happens when opera…
"Mornings: I only need one cup of coffee, but I'm going to have five just to be safe" is a coffee saying that has been printed on several images. "Mornings: I only need one cup…
"Mornings: I only need one cup of coffee, but I'm going to have five just to be safe" is a coffee saying that has been printed on several images. "Mornings: I only need one cup…