Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Many people believe that once a fork, a knife or a spoon is used for cat food or dog food, it cannot be used for human food ever again. This comment was posted on X/Twitter by Lux on March 2, 2026,…
"Sunday mornings smell like coffee and feel like freedom" is a Sunday saying that has been printed on several images. "Sunday mornings smell like coffee and feel like freedom"…
Paying taxes is not pleasant, and many people shake their heads -- as if that somehow improves matters, or at least registers a disagreement. "Doing my taxes and shaking my head the whole time…
Paying taxes is not pleasant, and many people shake their heads -- as if that somehow improves matters, or at least registers a disagreement. "Doing my taxes and shaking my head the whole time…
Are beer burps the best burps, or is that just alliteration? "Ginger Beer makes the best burps" was posted on Facebook on Chelsea Kunkle by May 15, 2010. "I like root beer. It gives…
New York City housing is expensive. Maybe an apartment can be sublet when the owner isn't using it? This was posted on X/Twitter by matt on March 3, 2026, and it received over 10,000 likes:…
Many managers see employees working hard and reward them with pizza. The employees, however, really want bonuses. A pizza meme was posted on Facebook by Drew Kamin on October 15, 2019. "When…
Many managers see employees working hard and reward them with pizza. The employees, however, really want bonuses. A pizza meme was posted on Facebook by Drew Kamin on October 15, 2019. "When…
Many managers see employees working hard and reward them with pizza. The employees, however, really want bonuses. A pizza meme was posted on Facebook by Drew Kamin on October 15, 2019. "When…
Many managers see employees working hard and reward them with pizza. The employees, however, really want bonuses. A pizza meme was posted on Facebook by Drew Kamin on October 15, 2019. "When…
Many managers see employees working hard and reward them with pizza. The employees, however, really want bonuses. A pizza meme was posted on Facebook by Drew Kamin on October 15, 2019. "When…
Many managers see employees working hard and reward them with pizza. The employees, however, really want bonuses. A pizza meme was posted on Facebook by Drew Kamin on October 15, 2019. "When…
At Subway sandwich restaurants, the customer instructs how to make the sandwich. Some customers object to giving a tip because they made the sandwich together. "Subway got some nerve asking…
At Subway sandwich restaurants, the customer instructs how to make the sandwich. Some customers object to giving a tip because they made the sandwich together. "Subway got some nerve asking…
The New York City Triathlon debuted in 2001. In 2026, it was renamed the "Big Apple Triathlon," after "Big Apple" (the nickname of New York City). Big Apple Triathlon THE BIG…
A croissant can be flaky and messy and have calories, but many people love them. This was posted on X/Twitter by Boredwalk on February 22, 2022: "Like a croissant I too am delicious yet messy…
A dog often wants the sandwich that an owner is eating. The owner might say "no," but the dog often wins the sandwich in the end. "I said 'No' -- Me, about to give my dog a…
A dog often wants the sandwich that an owner is eating. The owner might say "no," but the dog often wins the sandwich in the end. "I said 'No' -- Me, about to give my dog a…
Mini Babybel cheese is encased in a blend of colored paraffin and microcrystalline wax, This was posted on X/Twitter by Luke Mones on April 13, 2022, and it received over 259,000 likes:…
"No bond is stronger than two coworkers who hate the same person" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There is freindship is mutual dislike of a boss or a coworker.…