Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 38,000 entries.
Many people believe that they can't exist without government schools -- rather than home schooling --just because things have long been this way. This was posted on X/Twitter by Geoff Graham…
"Nuts" is slang for "crazy" "That's just nuts" can mean "that's just crazy," or it can mean that something is literally "just nuts." This…
"Nuts" is slang for "crazy" "That's just nuts" can mean "that's just crazy," or it can mean that something is literally "just nuts." This…
"Whoever said 'out of sight, out of mind' has never had a spider disappear in their bedroom" is a jocula saying that has been printed on many images. There are several forms to…
"Whoever said 'out of sight, out of mind' has never had a spider disappear in their bedroom" is a jocula saying that has been printed on many images. There are several forms to…
"Whoever said 'out of sight, out of mind' has never had a spider disappear in their bedroom" is a jocula saying that has been printed on many images. There are several forms to…
People don't intentionally eat fattening foods -- the foods just trip and fall into their mouths. This is, of course, a joke. "I'm pretty sure my tummy just warned me not to eat…
"Ribeye" (a steak) shouldn't be confused with "rabbi," but there are jokes. "I told you to bring a couple of RIBEYES home for dinner" (shown on a comic…
"Roses are red. I wish I was still in bed. I suck at poetry. Coffee" is a coffee version of the "Roses are red..." poem. "roses are red i wish i was in bed i suck at poetry…
"Don't use the weekend as an excuse to give up on your goals" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying could refer to diet goals, fitness goals and professional…
"Stop killing aligators to make Gatoraid" (misspelling "alligators" and "Gatorade") is a jocular -- but fake -- protest sign that has been printed on many images. The…
"Stop killing aligators to make Gatoraid" (misspelling "alligators" and "Gatorade") is a jocular -- but fake -- protest sign that has been printed on many images. The…
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Many people eat a food every day for a period of time, and then almost never again. "Does anyone else intensely eat a food for a limited period of time then go off it and not eat it again for…
Some people believe that humans should hibernate in the winter, like bears. This was posted on X/Twitter by Jordanne Brown on January 12, 2022: "Are we 100% sure we’re meant to be awake in…
"Tuesday, also known as Monday II. Coffee, please" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. Monday is the traditional start of the work week, and is disliked by many…
"Tuesday, also known as Monday II. Coffee, please" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. Monday is the traditional start of the work week, and is disliked by many…
There is no patron saint for drinking alcohol, but some people want thee to be one. "Who's the patron saint of functional alcoholism?" was poted on X/Twitter by Northern Lights…
To "jump" at an offer is to accept it quickly, before it expires or is taken by someone else. No actually jumping is usually involved, but there are jokes. "A trampoline was selling…
To "jump" at an offer is to accept it quickly, before it expires or is taken by someone else. No actually jumping is usually involved, but there are jokes. "A trampoline was selling…