“Overweight is something that sort of snacks up on you”
"Overweight is something that sort of snacks up on you" was cited in Earl Wilson's syndicated entertainment column in September 1974 and credited to Kirk Kirkpatrick (probably…
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“Own your age in bonds”
"Own/Invest your age in bonds" is a popular rule of thumb for investing. For example, a 20-year-old should have 20% in bonds and 80% in equities, but a 50-year-old should have 50% in…
“Owning a funeral home means you go back to work after you die”
"Owning a funeral home means you go back to work after you die" was cited on Reddit's Shower Thoughts on January 4. 2016. But do you really go back to work at the funeral home or do…
“Owning a gun isn’t small dick energy. SDE is relying on the government to keep you safe”
"Small dick energy" means "lack of confidence," and some people believe that is why people own guns. "Small dick energy is the main reason we still have guns in the United…
“Owning dogs is perfect for people who never want to eat a whole sandwich by themselves again”
"Owning dogs is perfect for people who never want to eat a whole sandwich by themselves again" is a saying that has been printed on several images. That is, the dog will want to eat some…
“Owning the Yankees is like owning the Mona Lisa” (George Steinbrenner)
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner (1930-2010) bought the team in 1973 and returned the Yankees to glory years of World Series championships. Steinbrenner often compared the Yankees to the…
“Oxygen and Magnesium walk into a bar…” (bar joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A chemistry joke is: "Oxygen and Magnesium walk into a bar. The bartender says,…
“Oxygen, Hydrogen, Sulfur, Sodium, and Phosphorus walk into a bar…” (bar joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A chemistry version is: "Oxygen, Hydrogen, Sulfur, Sodium, and Phosphorus walk into a…
“Oyster crackers are like animal crackers of the sea”
Oyster crackers are small, salted crackers, often served with oyster stew and clam chowder. Oyster crackers are not made of oysters and are not shaped like oysters. Animal crackers are crackers…
“Oyster crackers are technically animal crackers”
Oyster crackers are small, salted crackers, often served with oyster stew and clam chowder. Oyster crackers are not made of oysters and are not shaped like oysters. Animal crackers are crackers…
“Oyster crackers are the worst of all the animal crackers”
Oyster crackers are small, salted crackers, often served with oyster stew and clam chowder. Oyster crackers are not made of oysters and are not shaped like oysters. Animal crackers are crackers…
“Oyster, n. A person who sprinkles his conversation with Yiddishisms”
Entry in progress -- B.P. (Oxford English Dictionary)oy, int. (and n.)Etymology: Yiddish oy, an outcry or exclamation of surprise, joy, dismay, or horror.Esp. in Jewish usage: expressing surprise,…
“Oysters have always been on my shuck-it list”
Some people have a "bucket list," but what about a "shuck-it list"? "The Hot Oyster added to the 'Shuck-it List' today is the Wallace Bay" was posted on…
O.K. Bolt (tapioca pudding)
"Bolt" was old New York City restaurant slang for "pudding," and "O.K. bolt" meant "tapioca pudding." The terms were cited in an 1888 newspaper, reporting on…
OAMC (Once-A-Month Cooking)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Once-a-month cooking The concept of once-a-month cooking (OAMC) is to spend a set time cooking, be it a day or two, but with an end result of having enough…
OANonsense (One America News Network or OANN nickname)
One America News Network (OAN or OANN) was founded in 2013. Some critics have dubbed the network "OANonense." "Faux & OANonsense" was posted on Twitter by Geraldine on May…
OBC (Original Broadway Cast)
There are several theater initials: OBC = Original Broadway Cast (1994; Urban Dictionary, 2006)OBCR = Original Broadway Cast Recording (1994; Urban Dictionary, 2005)OOBC = Original Off-Broadway…
OBCR (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
There are several theater initials: OBC = Original Broadway Cast (1994; Urban Dictionary, 2006)OBCR = Original Broadway Cast Recording (1994; Urban Dictionary, 2005)OOBC = Original Off-Broadway…
Obie Award
The "Obie" is the off-Broadway award, created by the Village Voice in 1956. "Obie" stands for "O.B.," or "Off-Broadway." Wikipedia: Obie AwardThe Obie Awards…
Oblication (obligation + vacation)
An "oblication" (obligation + vacation) is a "vacation" that someone is "obliged" to take, such as one for family or business reasons (and not simply for pleasure).…