“The term ‘street tacos’ infers the existence of ‘sidewalk tacos’”
The taco is a popular Mexican street food, and many American restaurants and food trucks serve "street tacos." There have been several jokes on this "street" name. "Street…
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“The Texas legislature should meet two days every 140 years”
The Texas legislature meets every two years for 140 days. Many citizens believe that the law was incorrectly transcribed and that the legislature was meant to meet for two days every 140 years. The…
“The therapist said I can get over my fear of buffets. But first, I’ve got to want to help myself”
At a buffet, one helps one's self. "Just been to a 'fear of buffets' help group. I was warned against signing up but I couldn't help myself" is a joke that was posted…
“The thing about smart people is that they seem like crazy people to dumb people”
"The thing about smart people is that they seem like crazy people to dumb people" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "The thing about smart people is that they seem…
“The thing about Workaholics Anonymous is that if you have time to come to the meetings…”
Workaholics Anonymous does exist, but it's mostly used in jokes. "RT @sixthformpoet: The thing about Workaholics Anonymous is that if you have time to come to the meetings, you don't…
“The third hand on a clock is also the second hand”
Many non-digital clocks have three hands -- an "hour" hand, a "minute" hand and a "second" hand. A joke is that the "third hand" is the "second…
“The thought of going back to life without a mask scares me…” (joke)
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic caused many people to wear face masks. "The thought of going back to life without a mask scares me... I've been mouthing 'fuck off' to people…
“The three C’s of life: Choice. Chance. Change. You must make the choice to take the chance”
"The 3 C's of life: Choice. Chance. Change. You must make the Choice, to take the Chance, if you want anything in life to Change" is a saying that has been printed on many images.…
“The three most useless things in America—a dull knife an unloaded gun, and liberals”
"There are 3 useless things in this world -- a dull knife, an unloaded gun & liberals" is a political saying that has been printed on many images. "There's two useless…
“The three stages of tequila: I’m fine… I’m drinking… I’m invisible…”
"The three stages of tequila: I'm fine... I'm drinking... I'm invisible..." is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying has been cited in print since at…
“The time to live in New York is when you’re young and poor, or old and rich”
An October 28, 2009 Wall Street Journal editorial titled "Escape From New York" opened, "An old saying goes that the time to live in New York is when you're young and poor, or…
“The toes you step on today may be connected to the ass you’ll kiss tomorrow”
"The toes you step on today may be connected to the ass you will have to kiss tomorrow" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many posters and ecards. "Beware the toes you…
“The toilet paper ‘crisis’ confirms that we have more assholes than we thought”
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak led to panic buying of toilet paper. "Based on the lack of toilet paper in stores, I can only conclude there are a lot more assholes than we realized"…
“The toughest fades are the best trades”
Entry in progress -- B.P. MinyanvilleRandom Thoughts: Aren't The Toughest Fades The Best Trades?By Todd Harrison Nov 20, 2007 12:44 pm(...)•Aren't the toughest fades the best trades?…
“The toughest job you’ll ever love” (Peace Corps; teaching; nursing; parenting)
The Peace Corps has used the slogan "The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love" since 1978. Parenting is often called "the hardest/toughest job you'll ever love," and a 1990s…
“The town which can’t support one lawyer can always support two lawyers” (LBJ)
"The town which can't support one lawyer can always support two lawyers" was said by President Lyndon B. Johnson at the swearing in of his attorney general and deputy attorney…
“The trees taunt you; the sand mocks you; the water calls your name” (golf saying)
A popular golf saying is: "The trees taunt you; the sand mocks you; the water calls your name...and they say golf is a quiet game." The saying has been cited in print since at least 2001…
“The trend is your friend” (Wall Street proverb)
Entry is progress -- B.P. 18 July 1983, American Banker:At the Geldermann Group, the sage advice was not to fight the markets. "The trend is your friend," analysts there advised their…
“The trouble with being a good sport is that you have to lose to prove it”
A person who accepts a loss without whining (such as complaining about the officials) is said to be "a good sport." A good sport says nice and gracious comments about the winner.…
“The trouble with being punctual is that nobody’s there to appreciate it”
"The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it" is a one-liner that has been attributed to Franklin P. Jones (1908-1980), a humorist who wrote many quips…