Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases.
"Most people are assholes. Don't believe me? Next time you see a group of people, yell out, 'Hey, asshole!' They'll turn and look" is a jocular saying that has been…
"I identify as a potato because I like to be baked & smashed" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. That is, stoned ("baked") and drunk…
"RT @sickipediabot: My mate rang me and asked 'What're you doing at the moment?' I said 'Probably failing my driving test'" was posted on X/Twitter by Eve on…
"Baguette" is not French for "female bag," but there are jokes. "just learned a new word--douche baguette- for when there exists a female douche bag lol" was posted on…
A motivational speaker often says the phase "Life is like a ...," and this has led to many jocular formations of compounded nonsense sayings. The sayings/proverbs appear to be African,…
"Life is like a door, you pass through the window and eat bread, but onions can never become chair" is a nonsensical saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that…
"Cranberry" can sound like "can barely," and there are jokes. "I cranberry walk after this drink!!!!" was posted on X/Twitter by Cory Thielen on November 22, 2012.…
"Cranberry" can sound like "can barely," and there are jokes. "I cranberry walk after this drink!!!!" was posted on X/Twitter by Cory Thielen on November 22, 2012.…
"The road to hell is paved with good intentions" is a proverb dating to at least the 1820s. "The road to hell is paved with inspirational quotes on social media" was posted on…
"Cranberry" can sound like "can barely," and there are jokes. "I cranberry walk after this drink!!!!" was posted on X/Twitter by Cory Thielen on November 22, 2012.…
"The glue that holds some of us together is crazy" was posted on X/Twitter by @Godthewoman💙 on Otober 21, 2017. Krazy Glue is a well known product. The saying means that it's…
Crooked bumper stickers annoy many drivers. The crooked stickers are difficult to read. Did the owner of the car not have the time or the ability to affix the sticker correctly? "If…
"The road to hell is paved with good intentions" is a proverb dating to at least the 1820s. "The road to hell is paved with inspirational quotes on social media" was posted on…
"My paycheck says I have a good job. My bills say I need to do better" is a saying that means the speaker's paycheck is not covering the bills. The saying has been popular since…
People can call in sick to request a day off work, but how about calling in healthy? This was posted on Facebook by Patrick Dominique on September 8, 2023: "We should be able to call in…
"Is it just me or does everything cost like we're shopping in an airport now?" is a saying that has been printed on several images. Airport shopping is usually very expensive.…
For many people, their heart will tell them to stop running. For out-of-shape people, this message comes early. "Me: Runs for 2 mins / My heart: If you don’t stop I will 😩😩😩"…
Taco Bell food (or other Mexican food) can cause the runs (diarrhea). A joke was posted on X/Twitter by Trey on July 23, 2024: "Eating Taco Bell shouldn't count for calories because…
In July 2024, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris replaced President Joe Biden on the Democrat ticket for President for the 2024 election. Some Republicans called her a "DEI hire," and…
Businessman and investor Elon Musk announced in 2024 his intention of moving his companies X (formerly called Twitter) and SpaceX to Texas. "Excuse me -- both X and SpaceX are moving to Texas…