Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Many people believe that the economy is so bad that they can hardly afford food. This was posted on Telegram by ngsmokeboi on January 5, 2026, and it received over 28,700 likes: "This economy…
Many people believe that the economy is so bad that they can hardly afford food. This was posted on Telegram by ngsmokeboi on January 5, 2026, and it received over 28,700 likes: "This economy…
Many people believe that the economy is so bad that they can hardly afford food. This was posted on Telegram by ngsmokeboi on January 5, 2026, and it received over 28,700 likes: "This economy…
People think romantic thoughts, but there are many thoughts about food, too. “@nayele18: If I tell you I'm thinking about you, don't get too excited, because I'm also thinking…
Nerds is an American candy that is colorful, but perhaps not healthy. "I like eating Nerds because I'm secretly hungry for aquarium gravel and this takes the edge off" was posted on…
"The only blizzard conditions I am interested in are from Dairy Queen" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Dairy Queen is an American multinational fast food chain,…
Many people shop at Walmart (a department store chain) wearing pajamas. "It's so cold that Walmart has recommended customers wear multiple layers of pajamas today" is a jocular…
Many people shop at Walmart (a department store chain) wearing pajamas. "It's so cold that Walmart has recommended customers wear multiple layers of pajamas today" is a jocular…
Many people shop at Walmart (a department store chain) wearing pajamas. "It's so cold that Walmart has recommended customers wear multiple layers of pajamas today" is a jocular…
The day before a big snowstorm is full of dreadful anticipation, and this is usually not pleasant. This was posted on X/Twitter by lacey ⸆⸉ 🐍 on January 24, 2026, and it received over 30,000…
Eating brownies makes many people happy, and takes away the frowns (or "frownies"). "a brownie a day keeps the frownies away" -- similar to the proverb "an apple a day…
Eating brownies makes many people happy, and takes away the frowns (or "frownies"). "a brownie a day keeps the frownies away" -- similar to the proverb "an apple a day…
Eating brownies makes many people happy, and takes away the frowns (or "frownies"). "a brownie a day keeps the frownies away" -- similar to the proverb "an apple a day…
Cutting onions can cause many people to cry. It's not because they have strong emotional feelings for the onions, but there are jokes. "A lot of people cry when they chop onions, I…
Cutting onions can cause many people to cry. It's not because they have strong emotional feelings for the onions, but there are jokes. "A lot of people cry when they chop onions, I…
Cutting onions can cause many people to cry. It's not because they have strong emotional feelings for the onions, but there are jokes. "A lot of people cry when they chop onions, I…
Many people stock up on food before a snow storm, but what if the storm never materializes? "If it don't snow like its suppose to I'm taking all these groceries back to Walmart"…
"If life gives you lemons, make lemonade" is an old proverb. A jocular variation was posted on X/Twitter by krista on October 18, 2025: "When life hands me lemons, I put them in the…
Many people stock up on food before a snow storm, but what if the storm never materializes? "If it don't snow like its suppose to I'm taking all these groceries back to Walmart"…
Many people stock up on food before a snow storm, but what if the storm never materializes? "If it don't snow like its suppose to I'm taking all these groceries back to Walmart"…