Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
A parent often has to tell a child that Santa Claus isn't real, and this isn't always easy to break the bad news. Similarly, a child often has to tell a parent or a grandparent that a…
The touch of a young child's hand can feel magical -- until sometimes it isn't. This was posted on X/Twitter by Heather M. Jones on December 6, 2019: "Woke up to my 6yo holding my…
Texting can be romantic -- or not. "I'm at the point in life where the hottest text I get is: 'Your prescription is ready for pick up'" is a jocular saying that has been…
Texting can be romantic -- or not. "I'm at the point in life where the hottest text I get is: 'Your prescription is ready for pick up'" is a jocular saying that has been…
Many skiing jokes have it that things started off OK, but "went downhill." "couple met on ski trip? .things went downhill after that" was posted on X/Twitter by Mick O Callaghan…
Many skiing jokes have it that things started off OK, but "went downhill." "couple met on ski trip? .things went downhill after that" was posted on X/Twitter by Mick O Callaghan…
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Entry in progress -- BP Facebook Classic Staten Island February 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM · #PlacesWeMiss - Big Apple Outlets 😢 A fixture at 1399 Forest Avenue in Port Richmond for 16 years, Big Apple…
"I oppose Taco Tuesday (only) because it sends the message that (the) other days aren't also for tacos" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker is in…
"I oppose Taco Tuesday (only) because it sends the message that (the) other days aren't also for tacos" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker is in…
"If you take all of the marshmallows out of a box of Lucky Charms you are left with a box of Purina Cat Chow" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, if you take the…
"Idk if I'm pregnant or what, but I been craving 3 million dollars so bad" is a jocular saying -- with some variations on the amount of money --- that has been printed on many…
"Idk if I'm pregnant or what, but I been craving 3 million dollars so bad" is a jocular saying -- with some variations on the amount of money --- that has been printed on many…
"Idk if I'm pregnant or what, but I been craving 3 million dollars so bad" is a jocular saying -- with some variations on the amount of money --- that has been printed on many…
"Idk if I'm pregnant or what, but I been craving 3 million dollars so bad" is a jocular saying -- with some variations on the amount of money --- that has been printed on many…
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The ridges in Ruffles potato chips are sometimes called "crinkle-cut" or "wavy." They look like corduroy ridges, and some have called them (mostly in jest) as "corduroy…
The ridges in Ruffles potato chips are sometimes called "crinkle-cut" or "wavy." They look like corduroy ridges, and some have called them (mostly in jest) as "corduroy…