“Grow what you can and can what you grow”
"Grow what you can and can what you grow" was a popular saying in 1942, during World War II, when food availability was limited. "Grow What You Can, Can What You Grow" was cited…
“24 hours from vine to brine” (pickling adage)
Cucumbers must be fresh -- no more than a day from when cut from the vine -- in order to make the best pickles. The old rule is, "24 hours from vine to brine." "Twenty-four hours…
“Where the elite meet to cheat”
"Where the elite meet to eat" was the slogan of Duffy's Tavern, an American radio situation comedy, airing from 1941 to 1951. The saying "where the elite meet to cheat" --…
“Aspire to inspire before you expire”
"Aspire to inspire before you expire" is a saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as posters, bumper stickers and T-shirts. Tullah Hanley, a former belly dancer who became…
“I didn’t say it was your fault. I said I was going to blame you.”
"I didn't say it was your fault -- I said I was going to blame you" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as posters and T-shirts. The saying is what a…
“Government—Protecting and serving the hell out of you”
"Government -- Protecting and serving the crap/hell/shit out of you" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many posters. The posters show what appear to be two police officers…
“Life was much easier when Apple and Blackberry were just fruits”
"Life was much easier when Apple and Blackberry were just fruits" is a jocular saying -- printed on many posters -- about the fruit-named technology companies. "Life was much simpler…
Saudi America (oil-producing areas of the United States)
The name "Saudi America" (Saudi Arabia + United States of America) refers to a United States that is energy independent (and possibly even an energy exporter). Texas had oil in the 20th…
“Rabbits or tigers?”
U. S. President Ronald Reagan (1811-2004) wrote twice in his diary that his fellow Republicans were "rabbits" (i.e., someone who is weak and who runs away) when he needed…
“Blisters are braille for ‘awesome’” (running saying)
"Blisters are braille for 'awesome'" is a jocular running saying that's been displayed on signs at several marathons. "Blisters are Braille for Awesome!" was…
“Try Organic Food…or as your grandparents called it, ‘food’”
"Try Organic Food...or as your grandparents called it, 'food'" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts, bags and posters. "Try…
“Wine—How classy people get wasted”
"Wine -- How classy people get drunk/shitfaced/trashed/wasted" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as posters, T-shirts and buttons. "WINE! How Classy…
Poptail (popsicle + cocktail)
A "poptail" (popsicle + cocktail) is a frozen cocktail on a popsicle stick. "Poptail" has been cited in print since at least November 2005. Chicago's DeLaCosta restaurant…
“They only call it class war when we fight back”
"They only call it class war(fare) when we fight back" is a statement that has been printed on posters. The saying was popular at the Occupy Wall Street protests in the fall of 2011.…
Food Sherpa
A "food sherpa" (or "food Sherpa") is a culinary guide who knows the best local restaurants and their best dishes. The Sherpas of the Himalayas are famed for their…
Kale Slaw (kale + cole slaw)
"Kale slaw" (kale + cole slaw) became a popular food item in the 2000s as kale became popular. Kale slaw contains kale and ingredients such as olive oil and vinegar -- often, but not…
“A Man’s Breakfast: Eggs, bacon, and a goddamn gun”
"A MAN'S BREAKFAST Eggs, Bacon, And A Goddamn Gun" is a humorous poster. The breakfast combination was first cited in print on April 28, 2009. eBaum's WorldApril 28, 2009A…
“WARNING! Children left unattended will be sold to the circus”
"WARNING! Children let unattended will be sold to the circus" is a jocular warning that has been printed on many signs. The sign reminds parents to look after their children. "At a…
“Drive slow, see our city; Drive fast, see our judge”
"Drive slow and see our city; Drive fast and see our judge" is a jocular road sign. "Drive slow and see the city. Drive fast and see the judge" was cited in a Canadian newspaper…
“War is not healthy for children and other living things”
"War is not healthy for children and other living things" is a popular 1960s poster; the words are shown under a sunflower. The poster was designed by Lorraine Schneider and displayed at…