Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
“I’m pretty sure there isn’t life on other planets. If there was, we would have sent them billions of dollars in foreign aid by now” is a jocular saying that has been printed on several…
"Some people need to realize that Facebook is a social network, not a diary" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Some people forget that Facebook is not private.…
"Nothing that requires the labor of others is a basic human right" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on X/Twitter by MJ on June 26, 2019. X/Twitter…
"The road to tyranny is paved with people telling you to stop questioning everything" is a saying that has been printed on several images. "The road to tyranny is paved with people…
A "trick question" shouldn't be confused with a question about tricks, but there are jokes. "Why did the students flunk the final exam at the Magician's School? They were…
"It feels amazing to walk into a store and buy whatever I want without looking at the price tag. Thank you Dollar Tree" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Many (but…
"Late night 'tweets' should be 'hoots.' lol" was posted on X/Twitter by chip on May 26, 2010. "late night tweets should be called 'hoots' because owls…
"It's actually bad luck to say MacBook inside an office. You have to call it 'The Scottish Laptop'" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. William…
Big Apple Hard Cider is a New York City-based company that began in 2014. Products include "Big Apple Hard Cider Brooklyn," "Big Apple Hard Cider Upper East Cider" and "Big…
"I think getting older is when you'd rather day drink than go out all night" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "I think getting older is when you'd rather…
"Late night 'tweets' should be 'hoots.' lol" was posted on X/Twitter by chip on May 26, 2010. "late night tweets should be called 'hoots' because owls…
"Late night 'tweets' should be 'hoots.' lol" was posted on X/Twitter by chip on May 26, 2010. "late night tweets should be called 'hoots' because owls…
"Late night 'tweets' should be 'hoots.' lol" was posted on X/Twitter by chip on May 26, 2010. "late night tweets should be called 'hoots' because owls…
"Skilled workers are hard to find. That's why idiots are promoted to management" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying has been cited in print since April 20,…
Some people ty to watch their spending, but watching it doesn't help reduce it. "I've been keeping an eye on my spending.. From what I can see I'm very, very good at it"…
Some people ty to watch their spending, but watching it doesn't help reduce it. "I've been keeping an eye on my spending.. From what I can see I'm very, very good at it"…
Electing pedophiles probably can't be good for government. This was posted on X/Twitter by Asha Logos on December 3, 2021: "I’m starting to think governance by pedophiles and sexual…
A sound investment shouldn't be confused with an investment in sound, but there are puns. "I just bought new wind chimes. It was a pretty sound investment" was posted on Reddit --…
Manhattan's sidewalk sheds are numerous, and can stay up for a very long time. In February 2024, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine started the Shedies Awards. The "winner"…
"I wanted to stop drinking but then I remembered the owner of the pub has a family to feed" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. There are several variations of the…