Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"Having a bad day? Theres a potato for that" was posted on X/Twitter by Benny Boy on August 27, 2024, and this received over 4,700 likes. Many people believe that potatoes can bring…
Honey bear shaped squeezable containers for honey are very popular. The first bottles were created in 1957 by Ralph and Luella Gamber, founders of Dutch Gold Honey (from Pennsylvania). Bears…
"Let's face it. Anything with raisins in it would be ten times better with chocolate chips instead. For example: A box of raisins" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many…
"Let's face it. Anything with raisins in it would be ten times better with chocolate chips instead. For example: A box of raisins" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many…
Some people want to see new pasta shapes. This was posted on X/Twitter by thomas 🍌 on March 9, 2021, and it received over 6,800 likes: "feels like it's been a while since new pasta…
Some people want coffee so strong that it shows up in drug tests. This was posted on X/Twitter by Jonathan Edward Durham on May 30, 2024: "I want my coffee so strong it would get somebody…
Some people want coffee so strong that it shows up in drug tests. This is just a joke, since caffeine is usually not the subject of drug testing. "'How strong do you like your…
Some people want coffee so strong that it shows up in drug tests. This is just a joke, since caffeine is usually not the subject of drug testing. "'How strong do you like your…
People who observe Lent “give up” something for 40 days. A popular Lent meme just states “give up," and ends that way. This joke has been printed on several ecards. "LOL!! RT…
People who observe Lent “give up” something for 40 days. A popular Lent meme just states “give up," and ends that way. This joke has been printed on several ecards. "LOL!! RT…
"I just want to live in a world where I don't end up saying, 'What the hell is wrong with people?' every time I leave my/the house" is a saying that has been printed on…
"I just want to live in a world where I don't end up saying, 'What the hell is wrong with people?' every time I leave my/the house" is a saying that has been printed on…
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Each outlet of social media has a specific demographic. This joke was posted on X/Twitter by Allie on February 11, 2026, and it received over 21,000 likes: "Facebook: Everyone you know is…
Each outlet of social media has a specific demographic. This joke was posted on X/Twitter by Allie on February 11, 2026, and it received over 21,000 likes: "Facebook: Everyone you know is…