“Your feet are hurting because u r kicking so much ass”
"Your feet are hurting because u r kicking so much ass" is a running saying that has been printed on signs. "'Your feet are hurting because you're kicking so much ass"…
“Tomorrow—a mystical land where 99% of human productivity is stored”
"Tomorrow (noun)-- A mystical land where 99% of all human productivity, motivation, and achievement is stored" is a popular saying on many posters. The saying appears to have been coined…
“Many failures did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up”
"Many failures did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up" is often credited to American inventor Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), but it's not known that he…
“You can’t get much done in life if you only work on the days when you feel good”
"You can't get much done in life if you only work on the days when you feel good" is a saying that has been printed on posters. The saying has been attributed to basketball star…
Lonely Seat (solo restaurant dining)
"Lonely seats" (bocchi seki in Japanese) for solo dining were installed in Kyoto University and Kobe University in Japan. Students can dine by themselves without being bothered by other…
“We haven’t the money, so we’ve got to think”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikiquote: Earnest RutherfordErnest Rutherford, 1st Baron Rutherford of Nelson, OM PC FRS (30 August 1871 – 19 October 1937) was a nuclear physicist from New Zealand. He…
“Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots”
"Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots" is a popular saying that has been printed on many posters. "Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools…
Gateway to the Rolling Hills (Schulenburg nickname)
Schulenburg, a city in Fayette County, bills itself as the "Gateway to the Rolling Hills." The name has not been trademarked, but appears on the city's official website.…
Home of the Painted Churches (Schulenburg nickname)
Schulenburg, a city in Fayette County, was designated the "Official Home of the Painted Churches of Texas" by the 79th Texas Legislature in 2005. The city had been called "Home of…
Summer Melt (college admissions)
Colleges admit students in April, but sometimes those students drop out and don't enroll as freshmen in August-September. There could be financial or other reasons for why the students decide…
World’s Toughest Boat Race (Texas Water Safari)
The Texas Water Safari began in 1963; the route is 262 miles from San Marcos to Seadrift, Texas. "The world's toughest boat race" -- a trademarked name -- was cited in print in April…
Cowboy Christmas (July rodeo season)
The rodeo industry makes the most money in July, specifically around the July 4th holiday. The period is called "cowboy Christmas" (or "cowboy's Christmas") -- when cowboys…
Texas Shuffle (jury selection)
The "Texas shuffle" (also called the "Texas jury shuffle" or "jury shuffle") was made illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court in Miller-El v. Dretke (2005). Texas had…
Rock Steady Park or The Goat Courts (Happy Warrior Playground)
Manhattan's "Happy Warrior Playground," at Amsterdam Avenue between 98th and 99th streets, is officially named after New York Governor Al Smith (1873-1944), who was nicknamed…
Reporterette (female reporter)
A "reporterette" is a female reporter. The term "reporterette" was possibly coined in the book A Yellow Journalist (1905), by Miriam Michelson (a former newspaper reporter).…
“Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom”
General George Smith Patton, Jr. (1995-1945) was known as "America's Fightingest General" for his role in World War II. The movie Patton (1970) brought attention to his life and his…
“Inspiration does exist, but it must find you working”
"Inspiration does exist, but it must find you working" has been cited in print and credited to Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) since 2007. There is no documentary evidence that…
“Dear Math, Please grow up and solve your own problems. Sincerely, Students”
"Dear Math, Please grow up and solve your own problems" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many T-shirts. "Dear Math, Grow up and solve your own problems" was cited on…
“Welcome to the Karma Cafe. There are no menus ...”
"Welcome to the Karma Café. There are no menus here. You will get served what you deserve" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many posters. "Karma Cafe We have no menus…
“A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty”
"A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands/pockets are empty" is a popular saying about fathers. "FRESHLY MINTED -- A truly rich man is one who can get…