Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Some people believe in magic circles. "A ring of salt will protect you" (or "A circle of salt will protect you") has been printed on many images. "A ring of salt will…
Some people believe in magic circles. "A ring of salt will protect you" (or "A circle of salt will protect you") has been printed on many images. "A ring of salt will…
Many people in the American midwest love to add cheese to dishes. "you're screwed bc in the midwest every meal has at least 1 block of cream cheese in it" was posted on X/Twitter by…
Many people in the American midwest love to add cheese to dishes. "you're screwed bc in the midwest every meal has at least 1 block of cream cheese in it" was posted on X/Twitter by…
Many people have many warranties on appliances -- and the warranties are kept even after the appliances are gone. This joke (a mock will) was posted on Facebook by Happy Organized Life on November…
"I’m not saying we should skip work today and drink margaritas and eat chips and salsa all day, but I’m not, not saying that either" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many…
"Always answer the door with your coat on. If it's someone you like, you can tell them you just got home. If it's someone you don't like, you can tell them you were just…
"Always answer the door with your coat on. If it's someone you like, you can tell them you just got home. If it's someone you don't like, you can tell them you were just…
"Always answer the door with your coat on. If it's someone you like, you can tell them you just got home. If it's someone you don't like, you can tell them you were just…
A pomegranate has many seeds; corn has many kernels. “Pomegranate is the corn of fruit” has been cited in print since at least 2010. "This guy just called a pomegranate fruit corn…
A pomegranate has many seeds; corn has many kernels. “Pomegranate is the corn of fruit” has been cited in print since at least 2010. "This guy just called a pomegranate fruit corn…
A pomegranate has many seeds; corn has many kernels. “Pomegranate is the corn of fruit” has been cited in print since at least 2010. "This guy just called a pomegranate fruit corn…
A pomegranate has many seeds; corn has many kernels. “Pomegranate is the corn of fruit” has been cited in print since at least 2010. "This guy just called a pomegranate fruit corn…
A pomegranate has many seeds; corn has many kernels. “Pomegranate is the corn of fruit” has been cited in print since at least 2010. "This guy just called a pomegranate fruit corn…
A "throw pillow" is a pillow used mostly just for decoration, added to a couch or a bed. They are not designed specifically to be thrown, but there are jokes. Many people do not like…
A "throw pillow" is a pillow used mostly just for decoration, added to a couch or a bed. They are not designed specifically to be thrown, but there are jokes. Many people do not like…
Shopping carts (also called "trolleys") are unsophisticated vehicles, but some people imagine them like a motorcycle or a car. "Do you ever 'rev' your trolley at the…
A pomegranate has many seeds; corn has many kernels. “Pomegranate is the corn of fruit” has been cited in print since at least 2010. "This guy just called a pomegranate fruit corn…
The word "brother" doesn't have anything to do with a person who makes "broth," but there are jokes. "If you look at the word 'brother' just a few times it…
Many people believe that chip bags should be clear, so you can see how much air that you're buying, and how many broken chips there are in the bag. "Chip bags should be clear…