Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"Thin blue line" usually refers to the police, but a thin blue line on maps refers to water. There are other thin blue lines. "the only thin blue line I respect tells me when…
"Thin blue line" usually refers to the police, but a thin blue line on maps refers to water. There are other thin blue lines. "the only thin blue line I respect tells me when…
"A 350 credit score prevents identity theft" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. A 350 credit score is very poor, and something no one would want to steal.…
A riddle for the month of May is: Q: Who conducts the spring orchestra?A: May-stro. "May-stro" is a joke on "maestro." The riddle was posted on Fun Kids Jokes on March 20, 2019,…
A "helpline for alcoholics" seemingly is for help to cure alcoholism, but a joke has it that alcoholics can call it for help on how to mix drinks. This was posted on Twitter by Paul…
"If speaking kindly to plants helps them grow, imagine what speaking kindly to humans can do" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "If speaking kindly to plants helps…
"Flirting on the internet: it's all fun and games until someone buys a plane ticket" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "It's all fun and games until someone…
"Flirting on the internet: it's all fun and games until someone buys a plane ticket" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "It's all fun and games until someone…
"Flirting on the internet: it's all fun and games until someone buys a plane ticket" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "It's all fun and games until someone…
"Flirting on the internet: it's all fun and games until someone buys a plane ticket" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "It's all fun and games until someone…
"Flirting on the internet: it's all fun and games until someone buys a plane ticket" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "It's all fun and games until someone…
"Flirting on the internet: it's all fun and games until someone buys a plane ticket" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "It's all fun and games until someone…
"Do it tomorrow. You've made enough mistakes (for) today" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Mrs. Harper Richards is bemused by the motto: 'Do it tomorrow…
"Do it tomorrow. You've made enough mistakes (for) today" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Mrs. Harper Richards is bemused by the motto: 'Do it tomorrow…
"Get your head out of your apps" is a saying that has been printed on many images. It's a pun on "get your head out of your ass." The saying was first used to advise people…
"Get your head out of your apps" is a saying that has been printed on many images. It's a pun on "get your head out of your ass." The saying was first used to advise people…
A "propagandemic" (propaganda + pandemic) is a fake pandemic, promoted by government and media propaganda. Many people have called the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic a…
A "helpline for alcoholics" seemingly is for help to cure alcoholism, but a joke has it that alcoholics can call it for help on how to mix drinks. This was posted on Twitter by Paul…
ATMs (automated teller machines) usually dispense cash very accurately, but many people still count their cash anyway. "You have very thick trust issues if you still count your money when it…
"Get your head out of your apps" is a saying that has been printed on many images. It's a pun on "get your head out of your ass." The saying was first used to advise people…