Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 38,000 entries.
Many people serve turkey on Thanksgiving, and they take a photo of it. "Happy Thanksgiving and remember, unless your turkey is applying for a passport, you don’t need to take a photo of…
"Black Friday: Because only in America, people trample each other for sales exactly one day after being thankful for what they already have" is a jocular saying that has been printed on…
Many American "beer gardens" don't have much "garden" to them. "If there are no plants at all (let alone beer plants specifically), they shouldn't be allowed to…
"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things" (or "Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you'll look back and realize they…
"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things" (or "Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you'll look back and realize they…
"Buy me plants & tell me you don't trust the government" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker intends to grow healthy food. "Buy me plants and tell…
"Buy me chickens & tell me you don't trust the government" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker intends to eat healthy by raising the chickens.…
"Drink responsibly. Use a coaster" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Drink responsibly" usually means to watch one's alcohol intake. "Drink…
Horlicks is a British sweet malted milk hot drink powder. Ovaltine is a brand of milk flavoring product made with malt extract. "Malty millionaire" is a pun on…
"Trombone" (a musical instrument in the brass family) shouldn't be confused with "Toblerone" (a Swiss chocolate brand), but there are jokes. "I am so proud of my…
"Trombone" (a musical instrument in the brass family) shouldn't be confused with "Toblerone" (a Swiss chocolate brand), but there are jokes. "I am so proud of my…
"Trombone" (a musical instrument in the brass family) shouldn't be confused with "Toblerone" (a Swiss chocolate brand), but there are jokes. "I am so proud of my…
"Whenever you see the words 'fat-free' or 'low-fat,' think of the words 'chemical shit storm'" is a saying that has been printed on many images.…
The Hudson Valley Renegades, a Minor League Baseball team High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, play in Fishkill, New York. In November 2024, the Renegades announced that the team would be…
“You’re only one sip away from a good mood” is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "We're only one sip away from a good mood. Californian dream #sunset #CoreWater…
“You’re only one swim away from a good mood” is a swimming saying that has been printed on many images. "You're only one swim away from a good mood (as long as your coach…
“You’re only one run away from a good mood” is a running saying that has been printed on many images. "Lace up... You're only one run away from a good mood" was posted on…
“You’re only one run away from a good mood” is a running saying that has been printed on many images. "You're only one bike ride away from a good mood" was posted on Facebook…
Various foods have been called "the candy corn of Christmas." That is to say, like candy corn, it's a food mainly eaten on the holiday (as with candy corn and Halloween) and at no…
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a media franchise created by the comic book artists Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Four anthropomorphic turtle brothers trained in ninjutsu fight evil in New York…