An etymological dictionary

Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases.

“Queso diem—cheese the day”

"Queso diem -- cheese the day" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Seize the day" (carpe diem) is a Latin aphorism. "Queso Diem!!!" was posted…

“Coffee is vital for survival”

"Coffee is vital for survival. Dinosaurs didn't have coffee, and look how that turned out" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. The saying “Dinosaurs had no…