Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Many people shop at Walmart (a department store chain) wearing pajamas. "It's so cold that Walmart has recommended customers wear multiple layers of pajamas today" is a jocular…
The day before a big snowstorm is full of dreadful anticipation, and this is usually not pleasant. This was posted on X/Twitter by lacey ⸆⸉ 🐍 on January 24, 2026, and it received over 30,000…
Eating brownies makes many people happy, and takes away the frowns (or "frownies"). "a brownie a day keeps the frownies away" -- similar to the proverb "an apple a day…
Eating brownies makes many people happy, and takes away the frowns (or "frownies"). "a brownie a day keeps the frownies away" -- similar to the proverb "an apple a day…
Eating brownies makes many people happy, and takes away the frowns (or "frownies"). "a brownie a day keeps the frownies away" -- similar to the proverb "an apple a day…
Cutting onions can cause many people to cry. It's not because they have strong emotional feelings for the onions, but there are jokes. "A lot of people cry when they chop onions, I…
Cutting onions can cause many people to cry. It's not because they have strong emotional feelings for the onions, but there are jokes. "A lot of people cry when they chop onions, I…
Cutting onions can cause many people to cry. It's not because they have strong emotional feelings for the onions, but there are jokes. "A lot of people cry when they chop onions, I…
Many people stock up on food before a snow storm, but what if the storm never materializes? "If it don't snow like its suppose to I'm taking all these groceries back to Walmart"…
"If life gives you lemons, make lemonade" is an old proverb. A jocular variation was posted on X/Twitter by krista on October 18, 2025: "When life hands me lemons, I put them in the…
Many people stock up on food before a snow storm, but what if the storm never materializes? "If it don't snow like its suppose to I'm taking all these groceries back to Walmart"…
Many people stock up on food before a snow storm, but what if the storm never materializes? "If it don't snow like its suppose to I'm taking all these groceries back to Walmart"…
"If you are praying for a blizzard, please go to Dairy Queen" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Dairy Queen restaurants feature a dairy dessert called a…
"If you are praying for a blizzard, please go to Dairy Queen" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Dairy Queen restaurants feature a dairy dessert called a…
When an employee has to "make up the time," that means, for example, staying late until a job is done. It doesn't mean making up a fictional time, but there are jokes. "I asked…
When an employee has to "make up the time," that means, for example, staying late until a job is done. It doesn't mean making up a fictional time, but there are jokes. "I asked…
Doctors often ask about any "explained weight gain," but a patient usually knows where the fat came from. This joke was posted on X/Twitter by Just Me…Dee🐟 on December 17, 2023:…
Cooking at home is usually cheaper than eating out at a restaurant. However, the way food prices increase, cooking at home is about the same price as eating at a restaurant a few years ago. This…
Many people prepare for an extreme weather event by buying snacks, but then there's the temptation to immediately eat them. "I WILL NOT EAT MY [HURRICANE/SNOWSTORM] SNACKS EARLY" is…
Many people prepare for an extreme weather event by buying snacks, but then there's the temptation to immediately eat them. "I WILL NOT EAT MY [HURRICANE/SNOWSTORM] SNACKS EARLY" is…