“Taco cat spelled backwards is taco cat”
"Taco cat spelled backwards is taco cat" is a popular sentence with a palindrome ("taco cat"). "Taco cat" has many internet images of a cat inside a taco. The…
“Hey autocorrect, quit tampering with my curse words, you mother forklift”
"Hey autocorrect, quit tampering with my curse words, you mother forklift" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many ecards. The saying has been cited on Twitter since October 11,…
“Respect your parents—they passed school without Google”
"Respect your parents -- they passed school without Google" is a jocular saying printed on many posters. "respect your parents, they passed high school without google or…
Cromnibus (continuing resolution + omnibus)
A "cromnibus" (or "CRomnibus") is a political term for a hybrid of a "continuing resolution" (CR) and an "omnibus" bill. For example, the omnibus bill might…
Black Diamond (black truffle nickname)
Truffles -- especially black truffles such as Périgord truffles -- have been dubbed "black diamonds." French epicure Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826) supposedly called black…
“Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of success”
"Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of success" is a paraphrase of what American industrialist Henry Ford (1863-1947) said in a 1929 interview. Ford was asked if there is…
“Thinking is the hardest work, which is probably the reason why so few engage in it”
"Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason why so few engage in it" is a slightly changed quotation from American industrialist Henry Ford (1863-1947).…
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success”
"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success" is a popular saying of uncertain authorship. U.S. President Calvin Coolidge said in 1927:…
“Marriage is a wonderful institution, but who wants to live in an institution?”
"Marriage is a great/wonderful institution, but who wants to live in an institution?" is a classic joke about marriage. "Marriage is a great institution; but who wants to live in an…
“White wine is what you drink before you drink red wine”
"White wine is what you drink before you drink red wine" is a wine saying of uncertain authorship. "White wine is what you drink until they bring the red" was cited in print in…
“The problem isn’t the abuse of power; it’s the power to abuse”
"The problem is not the abuse of power, it is the power to abuse" was popularized by Libertarian author Michael Cloud. American author and Libertarian Party presidential candidate (in…
“All you need in life are a few good friends and a few good drinks”
"All you need in life are a few good friends and a few good drinks" was called an "old adage" in a 2014 article, but the line appears to be from an episode of the New York…
Blue Privilege (police blue + white privilege)
"Blue privilege" (police blue uniform + white privilege) describes the "privilege" of the police to use deadly force in policing. The term was popularized in November-December…
“One of the greatest sources of energy is pride in what we are doing”
"One of the greatest sources of energy is pride in what you are doing" is a popular saying that's usually given incorrect authorship. "One of the greatest sources of energy is…
“There’s no fever like gold fever”
"There's no fever like gold fever" is a popular saying with goldbugs. "There is no fever like gold fever and it is only beginning" was said by financial author Richard…
“Why should I signal?” (joke)
Many people offer silly excuses for not using a turn signal while driving on the road. One particular excuse is sometimes given by an elderly driver in a small town. "Why should I…
American-Jewish Plymouth Rock (Lower East Side)
The Lower East Side of Manhattan has been dubbed the "American-Jewish Plymouth Rock." Many European Jews emigrated to the Lower East Side between 1880-1920, landing there similar to the…
“Men have only two emotions—hungry and horny”
"Men have two emotions: horny and hungry. If you see him without an erection, make him a sandwich" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many ecards. The line has been cited in…
“A father carries pictures where his money used to be”
"A father carries pictures where his money used to be" is a jocular line of unknown authorship. "A father is someone who carries his children's pictures where his money used to…
“Crusher to rusher to usher” (hockey adage)
"Crusher to rusher to usher" is a hockey adage of uncertain authorship. When a crusher (a goon or fighter) becomes a rusher (finesse player), he soon becomes an usher (out of professional…