Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Many people ridicule astrology as fake science, but in astrology's defense, some people point out that others believe that a groundhog can predict the weather. This is often pointed out on…
Many people ridicule astrology as fake science, but in astrology's defense, some people point out that others believe that a groundhog can predict the weather. This is often pointed out on…
Many people ridicule astrology as fake science, but in astrology's defense, some people point out that others believe that a groundhog can predict the weather. This is often pointed out on…
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The dinosaur Tyrannosaurus Rex has nothing special to do with Texas, but the name "Tyrannosaurus Tex" appears in riddles. "What do you call a dinosaur cowboy? 'Tyrannosaurus…
"Your dog immediately knows you're leaving the house when you put on nice clothes... Only because you usually look homeless when you're at home" is a saying that has been…
"Your dog immediately knows you're leaving the house when you put on nice clothes... Only because you usually look homeless when you're at home" is a saying that has been…
"Your dog immediately knows you're leaving the house when you put on nice clothes... Only because you usually look homeless when you're at home" is a saying that has been…
Spaghetti and meatballs is only jocularly referred to as "S&M," which usually stands for "sadism and masochism." "RT @jamokie: Yeah, whats wrong with spaghetti and…
Spaghetti and meatballs is only jocularly referred to as "S&M," which usually stands for "sadism and masochism." "RT @jamokie: Yeah, whats wrong with spaghetti and…
Spaghetti and meatballs is only jocularly referred to as "S&M," which usually stands for "sadism and masochism." "RT @jamokie: Yeah, whats wrong with spaghetti and…
The four seasons are usually winter, spring, summer and fall. This was posted on X/Twitter by Molly Fitzpatrick on June 5, 2022, and it received over 132,000 likes: "The four seasons are…
“Dominance and submission” or “dom/sub” has nothing to do with a subpoena, but there are jokes. "subpoena duces tecum? i'd rather file a dompoena douches precum if you know what i…
"Actually, life is (pretty) good when people hate you. They don't ask you for shit" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. When a fake friend supposedly likes you,…
"Actually, life is (pretty) good when people hate you. They don't ask you for shit" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. When a fake friend supposedly likes you,…
Many people take photos of their sleeping pets. This was posted on X/Twitter by Laura Lovette on July 19, 2018, and it received over 218,000 likes: "Can you imagine how awkward it would be if…
A snow storm can cover up potholes in a road. "And just like that, all the potholes were filled in" (shown with a picture of a snow-covered road) is a joke that has been printed on many…
Ginger ale serves several functions to many people. This was posted on X/Twitter by Claude Kelly (the original tweet is no longer available) on February 10, 2018: "Ginger ale needs it’s own…
"It snode" (for "it snowed") is a snow spelling/saying/meme that has been printed on many images. "It snew" has also been used and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary…