Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"I just found out it doesn't matter how early I go to sleep I just don't want to go to work" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, even if the speaker gets…
"Over-medicated and under-educated is exactly how they want us" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "#OverMedicated and #UnderEducated is how #they want us"…
New hires at work can make the other workers feel old. This was posted on Facebook by Work Memes on June 22, 2024, and this received over 5,200 shares: "One minute you're fun and young,…
"For extra cash consider robbing sex offenders. Their address is easy to find, and they can't own guns" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several images. The meme was…
"If it can't be fixed with wine, then you're not using enough wine" is a jocular wine saying that has been printed on many images. “If it can’t be fixed with WINE…Then…
Children at school or at camp are (or were) often given a cup of ice cream with a small wood "spoon" to eat it with. The ice cream spoon now is also made with plastic. "ice cream cup…
Children at school or at camp are (or were) often given a cup of ice cream with a small wood "spoon" to eat it with. The ice cream spoon now is also made with plastic. "ice cream cup…
What do state schools teach? "If trade schools teach trades, and religious schools teach religion, then what do state schools teach?" was posted on Facebook by Justin Damask on May 23,…
What do state schools teach? "If trade schools teach trades, and religious schools teach religion, then what do state schools teach?" was posted on Facebook by Justin Damask on May 23,…
What do state schools teach? "If trade schools teach trades, and religious schools teach religion, then what do state schools teach?" was posted on Facebook by Justin Damask on May 23,…
"Pointer" is a medium-sized breed of pointing dog, and the "pointer" name is used in puns. "A friend wanted to start collecting dogs. I gave him a couple of pointers"…
"Danger. Do not touch. Not only will this kill you, it will hurt the whole time you're dying" is a sign that has been printed on many images. "Via @popurls: Not only will this…
"Going to war without France is like going (deer) hunting without an accordion" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Of course, an accordion is not useful for hunting.…
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"Sober October" means not drinking alcohol during the month of October. "A huge thank you to everyone who's taking part in sober October. It's so much easier to get to the…
A cartoon (cited in print since at least 2013) shows two shackled prisoners. One turns to the other and says: "Will you sign my petition demanding new shackles?" The cartoon shows that…
Black Friday sales often have reduced price televisions, but most people need reduced price necessities. "Dear Black Friday, We all have big tvs now. Put them groceries on sale" is a joke…
"It’s not a 'conspiracy theory' when there are patents for it" is a saying that has been pinted on many images. In other words, the patents prove that it's not a crazy…
Three jocular "Christmas Rules" (sometimes titled "Thanksgiving Rules" or "Holiday Rules") have been printed on many images. These "Holiday Rules" were…
Three jocular "Christmas Rules" (sometimes titled "Thanksgiving Rules" or "Holiday Rules") have been printed on many images. These "Holiday Rules" were…