Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"If you have a dad you really should be thanking him for bringing you into this world. Your mom probably wasn't even in the mood" is a jocular Father's Day saying that has been…
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"Old men living in a swamp dispensing executive orders is no basis for a system of government" was posted on X/Twitter by Casey Mattox on September 9, 2021, and this received over 2,600…
Many gamers have unfinished video games, and they don't like to talk about it. "Don’t talk to me or my 53 unfinished video games ever again" was posted on Tumblr by pojkflata on…
"Next time you’re afraid to share ideas, remember someone once said in a meeting 'Let's make a film with a tornado full of sharks'" is a jocular saying that has been…
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"Once I pour my liquor TONIGHT IDC, IDK & IDGAF" is a jocular drinking saying that has been printed on many images. "IDC" = "I Don't Care" and "IDK"…
"The secret to a happy life is to drink beer and avoid talking to/with morons" is a beer saying that has been printed on many images. A slightly different and older saying is, “The…
"Certain beers give me a terrible hangover. I've narrowed it down and I think it's the 18th beer" was posted on X/Twitter by Navin Johnson on January 25, 2012. "Certain…
"The secret to a happy life is to drink beer and avoid talking to/with morons" is a beer saying that has been printed on many images. A slightly different and older saying is, “The…
"The secret to a happy life is to drink good wine and avoid talking to morons" is a wine saying that has been printed on many images. A slightly different and older saying is, “The…
"Infinity pool" is a strange name, and there are jokes. "I know a guy who fell into the infinity pool. Took him forever to get out" was posted on Facebook by Paul Klein on March…
"I don't know how many coffees it takes to be friendly, but so far it's not twelve" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on Facebook by…
"doctor: this may hurt / me: tbh june was worse imo" is a joke that was posted on X/Twitter by the notorious ana on July 4, 2022. "doctor: this may hurt/ me: june doesn't look…
People who choose a career choose a "field." This is usually not a literal field, but there are jokes. "So I asked my friend why he gave up his career as a Farmer. He said he chose…
Entry in progress -- BP X/Twitter Bob @wanderingbob73 My pronouns are he he he I identify as a comedian 3:15 PM · Apr 16, 2024
"The secret to a happy life is to drink beer and avoid talking to/with morons" is a beer saying that has been printed on many images. A slightly different and older saying is, “The…
"Once I pour my liquor TONIGHT IDC, IDK & IDGAF" is a jocular drinking saying that has been printed on many images. "IDC" = "I Don't Care" and "IDK"…
"Certain beers give me a terrible hangover. I've narrowed it down and I think it's the 18th beer" was posted on X/Twitter by Navin Johnson on January 25, 2012. "Certain…
Beef Wellington has been compared to a corn dog. "Beef Wellington is just booshie corndog!!" was posted on X/Twitter by MadBajan 🇧🇧 on June 12, 2012. "Beef Wellington is just a…