Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
A popular cheese joke is: Q: What did the cheese say when it looked in the mirror?A: Halloumi! (Hello me!) The joke has been cited in print since at least 2009. Wikipedia: HalloumiHalloumi…
"SPK" stands for "salt, pepper and ketchup." The SPK combination is popular at restaurants and delis, where it is served on cheesesteaks and many egg dishes and sandwiches.…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Charley horseCharley horse is a popular colloquial term in Canada and the United States for painful spasms or cramps in the leg muscles, typically lasting…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Thurmond RUleThe Thurmond Rule is a rule of thumb in the United States Senate that judicial nominees should not be confirmed in the months leading up to…
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A popular golf joke is: "A golf club walks into a local bar and asks the bartender for…
The "Zombie" cocktail (rum and fruit juices) was popularized at the 1939 New York World's Fair. New York-based comedian Rodney Dangerfield (1921-2004) told a joke in his routine:…
A popular children's riddle is: Q: What did one plate say to another?A: Lunch is on me! The riddle has been cited in print since at least 1998. "Dinner is one me!" is a variant.…
Breakfast plates and sandwiches containing some combination of bacon, eggs and cheese have existed for a long time, but were never given a formal name. The one-food restaurant bec…
Lawyers are often compared to prostitutes, and there's a joke about it: Q: What's the difference between a lawyer and a prostitute?A; The prostitute stops screwing you after you're…
One popular lawyer joke is: Q: How many lawyers does it take to roof a house? A: Depends on how thin you slice them. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1990. Google Groups:…
One popular lawyer joke -- yet another on the theme of killing lawyers -- is: Q: If you see a lawyer on a bicycle, why don't you swerve to hit him?A: It might be your bicycle. The joke has…
A popular pun involves a dentist and a hollandaise-loving patient who needs a new dental plate. The dentist recommends a chrome plate. Or it involves a diner who tells a waitress that he wants his…
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A popular philosophy variation is: "René Descartes walks into a bar, see. He orders a…
One popular lawyer joke about a lawyer's bill is: Q: What can a goose do, a duck can't, and a lawyer should?A: Stick his bill up his ass. The joke has been cited in print since at least…
One popular lawyer joke is: Q. Why did God invent lawyers?A. So that realtors would have someone to look down on. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1998. Google Groups:…
Lawyers and real estate agents have bad reputations, as told in many jokes. One popular joke is: Q. Why did God invent lawyers?A. So that realtors would have someone to look down on. The joke has…
One popular lawyer joke is: Q. What are lawyers good for? A. They make used car salesmen look good. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1992. Google Groups: rec.humorLawyer JokesSlime…
"A politician will find an excuse to get out of anything, except office" is a popular remark about politics. The saying has been cited in print since at least 1926. 14 July 1926, San…
Parsley and cilantro (or coriander) can be difficult to identify. A rule f thumb is that the "P" in "parsley" stands for "pointed" leaves, while the "C" in…
Parsley is often used as a decoration on a plate, and not to be eaten. A popular off-color joke is: Q: What's the difference between parsley and pussy?A: Nobody eats parsley. The joke has been…