Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
The "fake spike" occurred when the Miami Dolphins were playing the New York Jets at Giants Stadium in New Jersey, on November 27, 1994. The Jets were leading, 24-21. There were 38 seconds…
Many football games played on a muddy field have been called a "Mud Bowl." On January 23, 1983, the New York Jets played the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Championship game, at the Miami…
"People who help you find what you're looking for at liquor stores should be called 'spirit guides'" is a jocular saying (a pun based on the double meaning of…
"At some point you will find someone who is obsessed with you and wants all your time.. That person is your manager at work" is a joke that has been printed on many images. The saying was…
"'What are your gym goals?' Me: Going" is a jocular saying. This was posted on an image by My Jesus Jam on Facebook on October 18, 2023. Facebook My Jesus Jam October 18, 2023…
"I wonder if Mexicans ever say 'let's go to the White People's Restaurant'" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several images. "I Wonder If The Mexicans…
"I wonder if Mexicans ever say 'let's go to the White People's Restaurant'" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several images. "I Wonder If The Mexicans…
"Nothing refreshes my memory of what I need at the grocery store like coming home from the grocery store" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. People remember what…
"WHO d'état" (World Health Organization/WHO + coup d'état) is a portmanteau term used by those who believe that the WHO's medical regulations -- for example, the ability…
A "Hail Mary" pass in football is a "prayer" of a long pass that is thrown, usually on a team's last down and in the final seconds of a period. The defense is expecting…
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A "Hail Mary" pass in football is a "prayer" of a long pass that is thrown, usually on a team's last down and in the final seconds of a period. The defense is expecting…
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Google Groups: rec.arts.sf.starwars What dont you like about Anderson's books? Admiral Daala Aug 4, 1994, 3:20:25 PM (...) : . "When we drink, we get drunk. \\\. When we get drunk,…
The rock band "KISS" formed in New York City in 1973. The band was not "Kiss," but "KISS," in all upper case letters. "KISS" popularly stood for "Keep…
"Hump Day" is a day that gets people "over the hump" (over 50% completion of something). The "hump day" of the seven-day week is Wednesday. The term "hump…
Junior Mints have been compared to York Peppermint Patties. "Junior Mints are delicious, but in the high school of candy the York Peppermint Patty remains the Senior Mint" was posted on…
Junior Mints have been compared to York Peppermint Patties. "Junior Mints are delicious, but in the high school of candy the York Peppermint Patty remains the Senior Mint" was posted on…
Junior Mints have been compared to York Peppermint Patties. "Junior Mints are delicious, but in the high school of candy the York Peppermint Patty remains the Senior Mint" was posted on…
Junior Mints have been compared to York Peppermint Patties. "Junior Mints are delicious, but in the high school of candy the York Peppermint Patty remains the Senior Mint" was posted on…