Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases.
The term "money-spinner," used in the United Kingdom and Australia, means "something that generates a continuous income." It doesn't involve the actual spinning of money,…
The term "money-spinner," used in the United Kingdom and Australia, means "something that generates a continuous income." It doesn't involve the actual spinning of money,…
"What if they close grocery stores and we have to hunt for our food? I don't even know where Little Debbie lives" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Little…
"Us chem nerds have nitrogen oxygen lithium iron" was posted on X/Twitter on Decembe 21, 2012. "IF YOU TELL CHEMISTRY JOKES YOU WILL HAVE NITROGEN, OXYGEN, LITHIUM AND IRON" was…
"Can someone please explain to me what oblivious means because I have no idea" is a joke that has been printed on several images. "Can anyone tell me what oblivious means? I have no…
Is walking healthy? "I don't see why walking is healthy. Zombies walk constantly and they do not look well" was posted on X/Twitter by Emma Beasley🐝 on August 31, 2020. "I…
This saying about eating corn was posted on X/Twitter by tate on APil 29, 2024 and received over 159,000 likes: "i understand that my body can't digest corn or whatever. that's fine.…
"Car rides by yourself with loud music are good for the soul" (or "Car rides by yourself with loud music are so therapeutic") is a saying that has been printed on many images.…
"Car rides by yourself with loud music are good for the soul" (or "Car rides by yourself with loud music are so therapeutic") is a saying that has been printed on many images.…
"Car rides by yourself with loud music are good for the soul" (or "Car rides by yourself with loud music are so therapeutic") is a saying that has been printed on many images.…
"Coffee because no great story ever started with someone drinking water" was posted on X/Twitter by Death Wish Coffee Co. on July 18, 2020. “Alcohol - Because no good story starts with…
"No great story started with someone drinking water" is a drinking saying that has been printed on many images. There are several variations. “Alcohol - Because no good story starts…
The United States isn't a television show, but some people think it could be. This was posted on X/Twitter by "Jason, ex Inferis" on July 13, 2024: "If the next season of…
A joke about compulsory school was posted on X/Twitter by ceciATL on Januay 28, 2021, and this received over one million likes: "My daughter asked why she can’t just quit school and I told…
"When slicing cheese, for every slice you slice, you must eat a slice. This is the only method. All other methods are wrong" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The…
"Never let a cocktail recipe tell you how much tequila to use. Measure that shit with your heart" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There have been several variations of…
A "clearance" sale shouldn't be confused with a "clear ants" sale, but there are jokes. "My local shop are now selling transparent insects! There having a clear ants…
A "clearance" sale shouldn't be confused with a "clear ants" sale, but there are jokes. "My local shop are now selling transparent insects! There having a clear ants…
"They say 'don't try this at home' so I'm coming over to your house to try it" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Of course, "don't…
"To everyone who doesn't like what I post... I hope you have to pee 3 times tonight and only wake up twice" is a jocular social media saying that has been printed on many images.…