Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Are two diets better than one? "I went on a diet once. Wasn't getting enough to eat so I went on two diets" was posted on the newsgroup rec.skydiving on January 13, 1998. "I had…
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is artificial intelligence (AI) that uses generative models to generate text. GenAI is usually pronounced like "jen-ay-eye." In the movie…
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is artificial intelligence (AI) that uses generative models to generate text. GenAI is usually pronounced like "jen-ay-eye." In the movie…
Many people don’t throw away leftover food. They put the leftovers in Tupperware containers and store them in the refrigerator for a month—and then throw the food out. "Tupperware. For…
Humans need water, and data centers need lots of water. Do people need to hydrate because they're data centers? "Never forget that YOU are a data center. Drink some water!!" was…
Humans need water, and data centers need lots of water. Do people need to hydrate because they're data centers? "Never forget that YOU are a data center. Drink some water!!" was…
Humans need water, and data centers need lots of water. Do people need to hydrate because they're data centers? "Never forget that YOU are a data center. Drink some water!!" was…
"Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes" is a jocular saying about the benefits of gardening that has been printed on many images. "Gardening is cheaper than…
"Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes" is a jocular saying about the benefits of gardening that has been printed on many images. "Gardening is cheaper than…
"Sorry, I have plants this weekend" is a gardening joke version of "Sorry, I have plans this weekend" that has been printed on many images. “Sorry I have plants this…
Gardening usually requires getting one's hands dirty -- and that can be a good thing. "A garden is a reminder that dirt under your nails counts as self-care" was posted on Facebook…
"Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes" is a jocular saying about the benefits of gardening that has been printed on many images. "Gardening is cheaper than…
"Press" can mean to apply pressure, and press can also mean the journalist media. There are jokes on this double meaning. "The sign on the door read 'Press.' I did. The…
"Press" can mean to apply pressure, and press can also mean the journalist media. There are jokes on this double meaning. "The sign on the door read 'Press.' I did. The…
"So delighted" is sometimes joked as "soda-lighted." "I found out how to make a #lamp out of old #Pepsi #cans I'm #soda #lighted #LetsGetWordy" was posted on…
"Let's get the/this show on the road" or "Let's put the/this show on the road" means "let's get started" or "let's get going." Theatrical…
"Let's get the/this show on the road" or "Let's put the/this show on the road" means "let's get started" or "let's get going." Theatrical…
"So delighted" is sometimes joked as "soda-lighted." "I found out how to make a #lamp out of old #Pepsi #cans I'm #soda #lighted #LetsGetWordy" was posted on…
Many people do not like Tesla Cybertrucks, and make fun of the drivers and owners. "I never see a whole family driving in a cyber truck. It’s always one man all alone" was posted on…
Many people do not like Tesla Cybertrucks, and make fun of the drivers and owners. "I never see a whole family driving in a cyber truck. It’s always one man all alone" was posted on…