Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"To avoid cracked, dry skin this winter, take half a lemon, a bottle of tequila, salt, and don’t go outside" -- that is, have a Margarita cocktail -- is a jocular saying that has been…
Many people do not like mild salsa and have compared it to other weak things. "man this mild salsa tastes like ketchup" was posted on X/Twitter by JASMINE on July 17, 2010. "mild…
"Pizza Americano" (or "American Pizza") is pizza topped with hot dogs and french fries. The dish is popular in Italy, but it's not known who invented it. Americans do eat…
March 15th (the middle of the month) is called the Ides of March. Roman general and statesman Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15, 44 B.C. Little Caesars is an American multinational chain…
"TENT POLES ARE NOT FOR POLE DANCING. PLEASE FIND ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO DISAPPOINT YOUR FATHER" is a funny sign. The sign was posted on Facebook by Spare Change on March 27, 2019. Facebook…
There are two memes about giving a homeless person counterfeit money. "Give a homeless person counterfeit money. They'll go to prison and no longer be homeless" (shown on an image)…
"Pizza Americano" (or "American Pizza") is pizza topped with hot dogs and french fries. The dish is popular in Italy, but it's not known who invented it. Americans do eat…
There are two memes about giving a homeless person counterfeit money. "Give a homeless person counterfeit money. They'll go to prison and no longer be homeless" (shown on an image)…
March 15th (the middle of the month) is called the Ides of March. Roman general and statesman Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15, 44 B.C. Little Caesars is an American multinational chain…
Vlasic Pickles shouldn't be confused with the Jurassic period, but there are jokes. "But who's the ancient stork that made the pickles? #hmm RT @themarkbanker: The Vlasic Period:…
A popular Grey Poupon television commercial for the Dijon mustard in the 1980s showed a rich person dining in the back of his expensive car. Another expensive car pulls up and the person asks,…
The "NHS" (National Health Service in England) can sound like "any chess," and there are jokes. A popular hospital pun has been cited in print since at least March 2021. This…
People usually try to get in shape for the summer, when the weather is warmer and they will be wearing less clothing. "You knew summer was coming and you just kept eating" (or "You…
People usually try to get in shape for the summer, when the weather is warmer and they will be wearing less clothing. "You knew summer was coming and you just kept eating" (or "You…
People usually try to get in shape for the summer, when the weather is warmer and they will be wearing less clothing. "You knew summer was coming and you just kept eating" (or "You…
People usually try to get in shape for the summer, when the weather is warmer and they will be wearing less clothing. "You knew summer was coming and you just kept eating" (or "You…
People usually try to get in shape for the summer, when the weather is warmer and they will be wearing less clothing. "You knew summer was coming and you just kept eating" (or "You…
"I would never hurt/kill an animal. I'm more of a people person" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying could be a vegan or cannibal joke about eating animals…
"I would never hurt/kill an animal. I'm more of a people person" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying could be a vegan or cannibal joke about eating animals…
"My house was clean. Then the dogs woke up. The end" is a saying that has been printed on several images. "My house was clean. Then the dogs woke up..." was posted on X/Twitter…