“Put on your big girl panties and deal with it”
"Put on your big girl panties and deal with it!" (or "Put your big girl panties on and deal with it!") is a jocular saying that has been printed on many posters and a popular…
“There are two kinds of congressmen—show horses and work horses”
"There are two kinds of congressmen -- show horses and work horses" was frequently said by Carl Hayden (1877-1972) of Arizona, who was a Representative (1912-1927) and a Senator…
“Forwards win matches and backs decide by how much” (rugby adage)
A rugby team has eight forwards and seven backs; the forwards try to gain and retain possession of the ball, and the backs are faster and have better kicking skills. "Forwards win matches and…
“There are two classes of people, those who are Irish and those who lack ambition”
"There are two classes of people, those who are Irish and those who lack ambition" is a quote that is usually credited to Anthony O'Reilly (several people go by this name). The…
“What’s the difference between the circus and the Rockettes?” (joke)
The Rockettes dance company is known for performances at Manhattan's Radio City Music Hall. A Rockettes trademark is a chorus line of eye-high leg-kicking performers. A popular dirty joke…
“You can best serve civilization by being against what usually passes for it”
"You can best serve civilization by being against what usually passes for it" was written by American novelist, poet and environmental activist Wendell Berry in notes from March 14, 1969.…
“If it ain’t raining, it ain’t training” (“If it ain’t raining, we ain’t training”)
"It it ain't raining, we ain't training" is a saying that began in the United States military, showing that troops are ready to go in even the worst conditions. "The Camp…
“Our aim is to keep this restroom clean. Your aim will help” (men’s restroom sign)
A jocular sign placed near the urinals in many men's restrooms is: "Our aim is to keep this restroom clean. Your aim will help." "Our aim is to keep this place clean: your aim…
“Cowboys don’t take baths—they just dust off”
"Real cowboys don't take baths -- they just dust off" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many posters. The line has been printed on many wall decorations for boys'…
“The last time I heard that I fell off my dinosaur” (an old joke)
When someone tells on old-old-old joke, the recipient of the joke might reply, "The last time I heard that I fell off my dinosaur." The line "fell off my dinosaur" has been used…
“What’s the difference between a violist and a dressmaker?” (joke)
A popular dirty joke told by many musicians is: Q: What's the difference between a violist and a dressmaker?A: A dressmaker tucks up frills. The joke has been cited in print since at least…
“How many altos does it take to screw in a light bulb?” (joke)
Singers have popular jokes on how many it takes to screw in a lightbulb: Q: How many altos does it take to screw in a light bulb? A: None, they can't get up that high. The joke has been cited…
“How do you know if there’s a lead singer outside your door?” (joke)
A classic joke is told about a singer (or a bad musician): Q: How do you know if there's a lead singer outside your door? A: You don't: She can't find the key and doesn't know…
“You should try anything once—except incest and folk dancing”
"You should try anything/everything once -- except incest and folk dancing" is a popular jocular saying of unknown authorship. "His hobby is to try anything once— except fretwork…
“What’s the difference between an orchestra and a bull?” (joke)
"What's the difference between an orchestra and a bull?" is an old joke told by many musicians. The answer is that the bull has horns in front and an asshole in the back. The joke…
“What’s a tuba for?” (joke)
"What's a tuba for?" is a classic tuba joke. "What's a tuba for? To blow into, or to make a house outa?" was cited in print in 1940. Wikipedia: 2X42x4, two-by-four, or…
“Cowards never start; the weak never finish; winners never quit”
"Cowards never start; the weak never finish; winners never quit" is a popular motivational slogan that has been printed on many posters. “The cowards never started and the weak died on…
“What’s the range of a tuba?” (joke)
A tuba has a limited musical range, so a popular tuba joke goes: Q. What's the range of a tuba? A. Twenty yards, if you've got a good arm. The joke has been cited in print since at least…
“What’s the difference between a saxophone and a chainsaw?” (joke)
Musicians often joke that some other instruments are always out of tune. A popular joke is: Q: What's the difference between an alto trombone and a chainsaw?A: You can tune the chainsaw. The…
“The meaning of peace is the absence of opposition to socialism”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Google BooksProgramming, Pitfalls and Puppy-Dog TalesBy Gyeorgos C. HatonnNevada: Phoenix Source Distributors, Inc.1993Pg. 96:KARL MARX said, "...the meaning of peace…