Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 38,000 entries.
"Sorry for driving/going the speed limit. Some of us have warrants" (or "This vehicle is GPS monitored. Sorry for doing the speed limit") is a jocular bumper sticker saying that…
"Sorry for driving/going the speed limit. Some of us have warrants" (or "This vehicle is GPS monitored. Sorry for doing the speed limit") is a jocular bumper sticker saying that…
"Sorry for driving/going the speed limit. Some of us have warrants" (or "This vehicle is GPS monitored. Sorry for doing the speed limit") is a jocular bumper sticker saying that…
The word "casualty" has nothing to do with "casual tees" (T-shirts), but there are jokes. "There was a shootout at Old Navy. There were many casual-tees #BADOMCHHHH"…
"Beef stew" is not short for "beef stewart" or "beef stuart," but there are jokes. "Stew: I'm just so angry! Geoffrey Jellineck: Obviously you have a beef,…
"Beef stew" is not short for "beef stewart" or "beef stuart," but there are jokes. "Stew: I'm just so angry! Geoffrey Jellineck: Obviously you have a beef,…
A "snickerdoodle" is a type of cookie. It is not a portmanteau of the words "snicker" and "Labradoodle," but there are jokes. "The Snickerdoodle is the most…
Entry in progress -- BP X/Twitter Stu Royall @stu_bot3000 Technically it’s not a coup unless it comes from the Coup d'État region of France, otherwise it’s just sparkling insurrection.…
Entry in progress -- BP Wikipedia: Better than sex cake Better than sex cake is a cake baked using yellow cake mix, with a juicy pineapple center, covered with layers of vanilla pudding and…
Entry in progress -- BP “It’s hard to save money when food is always flirting with me” and “Me flirting: If you were a cheeto, you’d be a hot cheeto” are other sayings about food and…
"Why age gracefully when you can age like an old cheese, full of character and slightly offensive" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Why age gracefully when you can…
For many people, paying off a credit card is a great feeling -- even better than sex. "Yeah sex is cool but have you ever paid off your entire credit card?" was posted on X/Twitter by…
For many people, paying off a credit card is a great feeling -- even better than sex. "Yeah sex is cool but have you ever paid off your entire credit card?" was posted on X/Twitter by…
"My New Year's resolution was to enjoy more coffee... so far, so good!" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "My New Year's resolution was to enjoy more…
"Fun Fact: American made products don’t get stuck on cargo ships" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Imported products can get stuck on cargo ships, such as what happened…
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Not everyone wants to stay up at midnight on New Year's Eve -- especially older people. This was posted on X/Twitter by Just Bill on December 30, 2018: "If I'm up at midnight on New…
"Due to unfortunate circumstances, I am sober" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker would like to be drinking alcohol, but perhaps can't afford it or must…
"Due to unfortunate circumstances, I am sober" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker would like to be drinking alcohol, but perhaps can't afford it or must…
"Due to unfortunate circumstances, I am at work" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The "unfortunate circumstances" probably are that the speaker does not have…