Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
A popular computer programming joke is: Q: Why did the programmer quit his job?A: Because he didn't get arrays (a raise). The joke was cited on Twitter on August 17, 2009. Microsoft tweeted…
A joke on the song title "Git Along, Little Dogies" is: Q: Why did the cowboy buy a wiener dog (dachshund)?A: He wanted to get a long little doggy. The joke applies to buying a dachshund…
A joke on the song title "Git Along, Little Dogies" is: Q: Why did the cowboy buy a wiener dog (dachshund)?A: He wanted to get a long little doggy. The joke applies to buying a dachshund…
"Rock bottom" is the lowest level or point. A joke about stone statues is: "I slapped a statue's ass. I've officially hit rock bottom." "I slapped a statue on the…
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A time travel version is: "Bartender says 'We don't serve time travelers…
A "red flag" is a metaphor for a problem. A red flag is also a symbol of Communism. A joke was posted on reddit on December 4, 2014: We should've known about the failure of…
"Pasteurize" sound likes "past your eyes," prompting the pun: Q: Why is milk so fast?A: Because it's pasteurized before you can see it. The joke was cited in a riddle book…
There's a joke about private tutors: Q: What do you call a teacher who doesn't fart in public?A: A private tootor. The pun began as a musical joke. "WHEN is an educational instructor…
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure (for breast cancer) began in 1982; there have been other races called a "run for the cure." Comedian Garet Seman joked on Twitter on October 26, 2013:…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Resource InvestorThe Value of GoldBy Paul De SousaJune 14, 2011 "Betting against gold is the same as betting on governments. He who bets on governments and government…
German sausage is "Wurst" and cheese is "Käse," prompting the pun that a pairing of the two is a "Wurst-Käse scenario" (worst-case scenario). "Wurst-case…
For those who think that the New York (NY) Times newspaper is a joke (or is otherwise yucky), it's called the "New Yuck Times." The "New Yuck Times" nickname has been cited…
New York City is sometimes called "Jew York" (Jew + New York), a reflection of the many Jews living there. The New York (NY) Times newspaper is also sometimes called the "Jew York…
Entry in progress -- B.P. QuickTapSurvey BlogRainbow Bagels Are Breaking The Internet: Why Innovation Will Save Your BusinessBy Shereen Dindar on February 3, 2016The Bagel Store in Brooklyn, New…
The 21st century began with a "war on cash," as electronic transactions were encouraged. American economist Lawrence Summers favored eliminating the $100 bill. Mike Adams of the blog…
"It is better to live one year as a lion than 100 years as a sheep" is a popular quotation that has been used by many people over many years, often with slightly different words. Tipu…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Washington IrvingWashington Irving (April 3, 1783 – November 28, 1859) was an American author, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Washington IrvingWashington Irving (April 3, 1783 – November 28, 1859) was an American author, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th…
Applewood smoked cheddar sounds like "apple would," prompting the pun: Q: Would a smoked cheese grow on a tree?A: No, but an applewood. The joke was cited on Twitter on September 17,…
Caerphilly cheese originates in the town of Caerphilly in Wales. The cheese has been the subject of some obvious puns, such as this one in 1994: Q: How do Welsh people eat cheese? A: Caerphilly.…