Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Peanuts is a syndicated comic strip that was published from 1950 to 2000. Some Peanuts television holiday specials featured the Charlie Brown and Snoopy characters. Peanuts has nothing to do with a…
Peanuts is a syndicated comic strip that was published from 1950 to 2000. Some Peanuts television holiday specials featured the Charlie Brown and Snoopy characters. Peanuts has nothing to do with a…
"Dog hair is my glitter" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Both glitter and dog hair seem to spread everywhere. "Dog hair is like nature's glitter. It sticks to…
"Cat hair is my glitter" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Both glitter and cat hair seem to spread everywhere. "Cat hair is my glitter. #whatislife" was posted…
"Cat hair is lonely people glitter" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Both glitter and cat hair seem to spread everywhere. The saying implies that lonely people have cats.…
The Christmas song "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" (1934) contains the lyrics: "He's making a list And checking it twice; He's gonna find out who's naughty and…
"I hate getting up at stupid o'clock in the morning" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The term "stupid o'clock" refers to an unreasonably early hour…
"Claustrophobia" (a fear of confined spaces) has nothing to do with a fear (phobia) of Santa Claus, but there are jokes. "claustrophobia is bullshit just let santa get married…
Shopping online at Amazon can be easy, and people can overshop. It's been suggested that there should be a breathalyzer test to get on the Amazon app to prevent spending too much money.…
"Don't drink and Prime" is an Amazon Prime saying that has been printed on many images Ordering while drunk can result in impulse purchases and overspending. "Btw, Amazon Prime…
"Online Shopping -- Because it's frowned upon to be in a store with no bra, sweatpants and a glass of wine" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. That is, online…
"Online Shopping -- Because it's frowned upon to be in a store with no bra, sweatpants and a glass of wine" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. That is, online…
"Model trains" aren't like fashion models, but there are jokes. "Model trains aren't that much hotter then regular trains" was posted on X/Twitter by Casey W Bell on…
"Model trains" aren't like fashion models, but there are jokes. "Model trains aren't that much hotter then regular trains" was posted on X/Twitter by Casey W Bell on…
"An athlete won't judge you for working out. A millionaire won't judge you for starting a business. A musician won't judge you for trying to sing a song. It's always the…
"An athlete won't judge you for working out. A millionaire won't judge you for starting a business. A musician won't judge you for trying to sing a song. It's always the…
“Chips are just edible spoons” and “French fries are just edible ketchup spoons” are related sayings. X/Twitter jeffyee @jeffee @cynthiapang Haha, every time I see celery, I wonder if that…
Many people believe that Christmas colors should be bright, but perhaps they are too bright. This was posted on X/Twitter by stoned cold fox (@roastmalone_) on November 13, 2023 -- the tweet is now…
"Margarine is one molecule away from plastic and shares 27 ingredients with paint. Bon appetit!" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The statement has been fact-checked and…
"Two tips for Christmas: 1. Forget the past. You can't change it. 2. Forget the present. I didn't get you one" is a joke that has been printed on many images. There is a pun on…