Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Many forms ask who to call in case of an emergency. "Employment application blanks always ask who is to be called in case of an emergency. I think you should write, 'An…
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A scintilla and an iota have a version of this. "A scintilla and an iota walk into a…
A meme (told two slightly different ways) states that capitalism exploits workers. "BILLIONS IN PROFITS WHILE YOUR WORKERS CAN'T AFFORD HOUSING OR GROCERIES ISN'T SUCCESS,…
Not every experience in an urban environment can be credited as "parkour." This joke was posted on X/Twitter by 🤷🏼♂️ on Febuay 1, 2018: *trips over crack in sidewalk* [under…
"Diplomacy -- The art of keeping the enemy talking until your archers are in range" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Diplomacy: The art of saying, 'Nice…
"Diplomacy -- The art of keeping the enemy talking until your archers are in range" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Diplomacy: The art of saying, 'Nice…
"The floor is lava" is a game. "The floor is java" is a coffee pun. "The floor is java" is also a Java programming language joke. "I want to play the floor is…
To "not have the stomach for (something)" means to lack the courage, determination, or resolve to do it. The idiom usually doesn't involve the stomach, but there are belly dancing…
To "not have the stomach for (something)" means to lack the courage, determination, or resolve to do it. The idiom usually doesn't involve the stomach, but there are belly dancing…
To "not have the stomach for (something)" means to lack the courage, determination, or resolve to do it. The idiom usually doesn't involve the stomach, but there are belly dancing…
A common food tip is to get bigger bowls for making a salad. "CHEFS TIP: Mixing Bowls -- Work in a bigger bowl than you think you need. Ever seen someone try to make tuna salad for four in a…
"The floor is lava" is a game. "The floor is java" is a coffee pun. "The floor is java" is also a Java programming language joke. "I want to play the floor is…
"The floor is lava" is a game. "The floor is java" is a coffee pun. "The floor is java" is also a Java programming language joke. "I want to play the floor is…
"The only blizzard conditions I am interested in are from Dairy Queen" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Dairy Queen is an American multinational fast food chain,…
A "crunch" is an abdominal exercise. A joke has it that a person was doing "crunches" -- not exercising, but eating Cheetos crunches. "Didn't do any crunches today so…
"Liquor" shouldn't be confused with "licker," but there are jokes. "Q. Why don't they allow dogs in bars? A. Because most of them can't hold their licker!…
"Liquor" shouldn't be confused with "licker," but there are jokes. "Q. Why don't they allow dogs in bars? A. Because most of them can't hold their licker!…
"Liquor" shouldn't be confused with "licker," but there are jokes. "Q. Why don't they allow dogs in bars? A. Because most of them can't hold their licker!…
"Against all authority... except my mom" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker is anti-government, but pro-family. The Spanish "Contra toda autoridad...…
"Against all authority... except my mom" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker is anti-government, but pro-family. The Spanish "Contra toda autoridad...…