“On the 6” (1999) & “Jenny from the Block” (2002)
On September 1, 1850, Jenny Lind, the "Swedish Nightingale," arrived in New York on the strength of her big hit, "Jenny from the Block." Nah, wrong Jenny. Just kidding! Bronx…
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“On the 8th day God created Texas”
"On the 8th day God created Texas" has been a T-shirt design since at least the early 1990s. BiggerInTexas.comBiggerInTexas.com > Designs > On the 8th Day God Created Texas Texas…
“On the bright side, my coffee will never get cold in hell”
"On the bright side, my coffee will never get cold in hell" and "At least my coffee won't get cold in hell" are jocular coffee sayings that have been printed on many…
“On the eighth day God created coffee so that people like me could experience the other seven days”
"On the eighth day God created coffee so that people like me could experience the other seven days" (or just "On the eighth day God created coffee") is a saying that has been…
“On the fence”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Merriam-Webster Online Dictionaryon the fence: in a position of neutrality or indecision The Free DictionaryIdiom: on the fence Informal Undecided as to which of two sides…
“On the first day of Covid my true love coughed on me”
The 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in song parodies of "The Twelve Days of Christmas", such as “The 12 Days of Corona.” "...my true love coughed on me..." was…
“On the internet you can be whoever you want. It’s strange that so many people choose to be stupid”
"On the internet you can be anything/whatever/whoever you want. It's strange that so many people choose to be stupid" is an internet saying that has been printed on many images.…
“On the keyboard of life, always keep one finger on the escape key”
"On the keyboard of life, always keep one finger on the escape key" is a one-line saying that has been printed on many images. "On the Keyboard of Life, Always Keep One Finger on the…
“On the money”
"On the money" means "accurately" or "precisely" and has been cited in print since at least 1939. For example, an arrow that hits the center of a target is said to…
“On the one hand, fireworks are a lot of fun. On the other hand, I have only two fingers”
"July 4th PSA: On one hand fireworks are a lot of fun. On the other hand I only have 2 fingers" was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on July 4, 2016. "On the one hand, homemade fireworks…
“On the other side of fear lies freedom”
"On the other side of fear lies freedom" has been printed on many posters. The saying has been used as a motivational gym quote, but the source of the quotation remains unknown.…
“On the same page” (teamwork saying)
To be "on the same page" is for several people to work together for a common goal. The saying possibly originated from the arts. Actors in the theatre must all be on the same page of a…
“On the table” (something negotiable or for discussion)
In business, an offer or a proposal that is "on the (bargaining) table" is one that is under consideration or discussion. "To lay that proposal on the table" has been cited in…
“On the wagon” (“Off the wagon”)
Entry in progress -- B.P. The Free Dictionaryoff the wagon Slang No longer abstaining from alcoholic beverages.on the wagon Slang Abstaining from alcoholic beverages. Merriam-Webster Dictionaryoff…
“On this site in 1897, nothing happened”
There are plaques and historical markers on many old places that explain the historical significance, but a parody of this is the sign: "On this site in 1897, nothing happened." It is not…
“On top of spaghetti all covered with cheese…”
Entry in progress -- BP Wikipedia: On Top of Old Smoky"On Top of Old Smoky" (often spelled "Smokey") is a traditional folk song of the United States. As recorded by The Weavers,…
“On top of the News, ahead of the Times” (New York Newsday slogan)
Wikipedia: New York Newsday New York Newsday was an American daily newspaper that primarily served New York City and was sold throughout the New York metropolitan area. The paper, established in…
“On what charge was the guy arrested for rearranging his dinner table?”/“Dish-orderly conduct.”
"On what charge was the guy arrested for rearranging his dinner table? Dish-orderly conduct" was posted on Reddit -- Cleanjokes on March 31, 2020. The joke was re-posted on Reddit --…
“On what kind of ships do students study?”/“Scholarships.”
There's a pun about student scholarships: Q: On what kind of ships do students study? A: Scholarships. The children's pun has been cited in print since at least 1976. Google BooksBiggest…
“Once a billionaire, always a billionaire”
Do millionaires and billionaires join an exclusive club forever? "once a millionaire, always a millionaire" was cited in print in 1891. "Once a billionaire, always a…