Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"It's coffee and I need some Tuesday. Please excuse my incoherence, it's still early" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker meant to say…
"Civil engineering" is professional engineering discipline, but there is no "criminal engineering" discipline. "if there is a BE in civil engineering, there should also be…
The Dungeness crab has nothing to do with the game of Dungeons and Dragons, but there are jokes. "Last night I finally dined on dungeness crab, so I can now look forward to the next food on my…
"If you don't understand why the Electoral College exists, you're the reason" is a saying that has been printed on several images. The speaker believes that the Electoral…
"Angertainment" is a portmanteau term from the words "anger" and "entertainment." Political radio and television programs on Fox News and CNBC and talk radio can draw…
"Everything you see on TV is a scripted performance with the purpose of shaping your world view to benefit the powerful interests running the show" is a saying that has been printed on…
"Nail-biting" means something that causes anxiety or suspense. This doesn't usually involve actual nail biting, but there are manicure joke. "Just been at the manicure would…
"Nail-biting" means something that causes anxiety or suspense. This doesn't usually involve actual nail biting, but there are manicure joke. "Just been at the manicure would…
"Sometimes I wonder what happened to the people who asked me for directions" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Sometimes I wondering what happened to the people…
"Never underestimate my desire at any given moment to go home" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Many people are introverts and do not like parties or meetings. This…
"I'm a better person when I'm tan and holding a margarita" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "I'm a better person when I'm tan and holding a…
"you ARE a good driver. that curb DOESN’T belong there" is a jocular saying that was posted on X/Twitter by regular david on June 13, 2022, and this received over 220,000 likes.…
"'It's been a long week.' -- Me, in the middle of Tuesday" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The work week is usually Monday through Friday.…
Many people shop for items that they will use when they don't fell like cooking, but that usually ends up being consumed immediately. This was posted on X/Twitter by antipodean scourge on…
Does Earth Day (April 22) imply the existence of some other days? "Earth Day implies the existence of Moon Night. Give it up for the moon everybody" was posted on X/Twitter by "o’…
Does Earth Day (April 22) imply the existence of some other days? "Earth Day implies the existence of Moon Night. Give it up for the moon everybody" was posted on X/Twitter by "o’…
Does Earth Day (April 22) imply the existence of some other days? "Earth Day implies the existence of Moon Night. Give it up for the moon everybody" was posted on X/Twitter by "o’…
Does Earth Day (April 22) imply the existence of some other days? "Earth Day implies the existence of Moon Night. Give it up for the moon everybody" was posted on X/Twitter by "o’…
Does Earth Day (April 22) imply the existence of some other days? "Earth Day implies the existence of Moon Night. Give it up for the moon everybody" was posted on X/Twitter by "o’…
Does Earth Day (April 22) imply the existence of some other days? "Earth Day implies the existence of Moon Night. Give it up for the moon everybody" was posted on X/Twitter by "o’…