Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"Your city spent millions on cameras, not potholes" is a saying that has been printed on several images. Many cities spent money on Flock cameras to read license plates (and surveil the…
Cupcakes are usually smaller than cakes. People who can't eat a whole cake can usually eat a cupcake. "The cupcake craze has gone too far and I am having cupcake backlash... Why not eat a…
The Big Apple Roll is an annual rollerblading event through the streets of New York City (a city nicknamed the "Big Apple"). The event began in 2003 and is hosted by the Empire Skate Club…
Many people believe that ginger ale tastes better on an airplane than it does on the ground. The scientific reason for this is that ginger ale, when consumed on an airplane at a high altitude,…
Many people believe that ginger ale tastes better on an airplane than it does on the ground. The scientific reason for this is that ginger ale, when consumed on an airplane at a high altitude,…
Many people believe that ginger ale tastes better on an airplane than it does on the ground. The scientific reason for this is that ginger ale, when consumed on an airplane at a high altitude,…
Bojangles is an American regional chain of fast food restaurants. "Bojangles" is not pronounced like "Los Angeles," but some people do that as a joke. "Think I’m gonna…
Bojangles is an American regional chain of fast food restaurants. "Bojangles" is not pronounced like "Los Angeles," but some people do that as a joke. "Think I’m gonna…
Many people believe that ginger ale tastes better on an airplane than it does on the ground. The scientific reason for this is that ginger ale, when consumed on an airplane at a high altitude,…
"They don’t lie to you because the truth will hurt your feelings. They lie to you because the truth might provoke you to make choices that won’t serve their interest(s)" is a saying…
"They don’t lie to you because the truth will hurt your feelings. They lie to you because the truth might provoke you to make choices that won’t serve their interest(s)" is a saying…
"Don't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is the special occasion" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Don't ever save anything for a…
"Politics is just WWE for people who think they're smart" -- World Wrestling Entertainment is professional wrestling, but for entertainment purposes only and frequently called…
"Politics is just WWE for people who think they're smart" -- World Wrestling Entertainment is professional wrestling, but for entertainment purposes only and frequently called…
"Politics is just WWE for people who think they're smart" -- World Wrestling Entertainment is professional wrestling, but for entertainment purposes only and frequently called…
"They call it socialism because you get to socialize with people while you wait in line for bread" is a saying that has been printed on several images. Socialism is an economic and…
Panera Bread, an American multinational chain of bakery-café fast casual restaurants, has sometimes been criticized as tasting like hospital food. Panera has also been criticized as being too…
Panera Bread, an American multinational chain of bakery-café fast casual restaurants, has sometimes been criticized as tasting like hospital food. Panera has also been criticized as being too…
Panera Bread, an American multinational chain of bakery-café fast casual restaurants, has sometimes been criticized as tasting like hospital food. Panera has also been criticized as being too…
Doors often state "Employees Only Beyond This Point," and it can be cool to be an employee and to go through the doors and beyond that point. However, then one has to work the job, and…