Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"What's the difference between a feminist and a gun? A gun has only one trigger" is a riddle that was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on May 2, 2016. "What's the difference…
"I'm beginning to think that foreign aid is just code for money laundering" is a saying that has been printed on several images. "Foreign Aid is just a fancy word for money…
"I'm beginning to think that foreign aid is just code for money laundering" is a saying that has been printed on several images. "Foreign Aid is just a fancy word for money…
CVS Pharmacy has been known for its long receipts that offer discounts. (The long string of paper is now given when you insert your CVS card into a machine.) "Insane fact: the sun is…
"Even if you're not conspiracy minded, something in your soul has to be telling you something isn't right with any of this" is a saying that has been printed on several images.…
Kate (she/her/hers) @Katiohead posted on Twitter on August 17, 2022: "Three stages of career development are: I want to be in the meeting, I want to run the meeting, I want to avoid…
"Today is like coffee. It will be as good as you make it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Today is like coffee, it will be as good as you make it! #motivation…
A waiter's request of "Can I take your order?" may have a double meaning. This restaurant joke was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on January 14, 2016, and again on Reddit -- Dadjokes on…
The Leaning Tower of Pisa (in Pisa, Italy) tilts. The World Trade Center's Twin Towers (in New York City) were both destroyed on September 11, 2001. "Why the tower pisa is inclined?…
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" is the famous first line of the novel A Tale of Two Cities (1859) by Charles Dickens (1812-1870). "Whether it's the best of…
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" is the famous first line of the novel A Tale of Two Cities (1859) by Charles Dickens (1812-1870). "Whether it's the best of…
"Statism is the utopian ideal that just the right amount of violence used by just the right people in just the right direction can perfect society" is a saying that has been printed on…
"I listen to the voices in my coffee" is a jocular coffee saying that has been printed on many images. A crazy person might "listen to the voices inside the head." "I…
"We're just here to post shit we find funny. Please know that if that offends you, we find that shit funny also" (or "We're just here to post stuff we find funny. Please…
"We're just here to post shit we find funny. Please know that if that offends you, we find that shit funny also" (or "We're just here to post stuff we find funny. Please…
"Those who like my posts are happier, more intelligent and better-looking than those who don't; according to a study I made up" (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by John…
"At some point we need to quit asking who needs to pay more taxes and focus on where the hell all of our money is going" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "At some…
"I have a pretty big ass/butt, so when I half ass something. you're still getting something impressive" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Something…
A pepperoni pizza has been compared to charcuterie. A pepperoni pizza Lunchable has also been compared to charcuterie. "A pepperoni pizza luncheable is just a portable charcuterie board wake…
A pepperoni pizza has been compared to charcuterie. A pepperoni pizza Lunchable has also been compared to charcuterie. "A pepperoni pizza luncheable is just a portable charcuterie board wake…