“Treat new plays like classics and classics like new plays”
London's Royal Court Theatre stages many new plays along with a few classics. It's been said that the Royal Court "treats new plays like classics and classics like new plays."…
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“Treat the janitor the same way you treat the CEO”
"Treat the janitor the same level of respect as the CEO" is a saying that has been printed on GIFs. The saying does not appear to have a specific origin. "He would treat the janitor…
“Tree men walk into a bar…” (bar joke)
Reddit -- JokesPosted by u/Conly95 February 23, 2016Tree men walk into a barThey order root beer and leaf before paying. Twitterme@not_actuallymeTree men walk into a bar via /r/Jokes…
“Trees are just broccoli for giants”
Broccoli looks like little trees. "Trees are broccoli for giants" was posted on X/Twitter by Brandon Floyd on January 16, 2011. "What if trees are just broccoli for giants" was…
“Tremendously Grateful It’s Friday” (TGIF)
"TGIF" usually stands for "Thank God It's Friday," but sometimes -- perhaps to remove "God" from the saying -- it stands for "Tremendously Grateful It's…
“Trend is not destiny”
Entry in progress -- B.P. The Contrary Opinion -- ButtonsTrend is Not DestinyThe quotation has been kicking around in the field of urban studies/environmentalism for decades. It was popularized by…
“Trespassers will be hog tied and told they have a purdy mouth”
"Trespassers will be hog tied and told they have a purdy/purty mouth" is a jocular Southern saying that has been printed on many signs. "Posted by: jonbradley in Email - Trespassers…
“Trespassers will be hog tied and told they have a purty mouth”
"Trespassers will be hog tied and told they have a purdy/purty mouth" is a jocular Southern saying that has been printed on many signs. "Posted by: jonbradley in Email - Trespassers…
“Trespassers will be shot. Survivors will be shot again” (property sign)
The usual sign is: "Trespassers will be shot. Survivors will be prosecuted." The humorous take on that sign is: "Trespassers will be shot. Survivors will be shot again." The…
“Triangle of Sadness is me self-medicating with this family size bag of Doritos”
Doritos brand tortilla chips are shaped like triangles. The film Triangle of Sadness (2022) is about rich people on a cruise and is not about Doritos. "Wait...TRIANGLE OF SADNESS is not about…
“Trick or treat, bags of sweets, ghosts are walking down the street”
"Trick or treat" is a Halloween phrase that began in the 1920s. "Trick or treat, bags of sweets, ghosts are walking down the street" was printed in the article "32 Spooky,…
“Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat”
"Trick or treat" is a Halloween phrase that began in the 1920s. A popular rhyming extension has been cited in print since at least 1948: "Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me…
“Trick or Treat” (“Trick or Treat for UNICEF”)
The origin of the "trick or treat" ritual (children going from door-to-door on Halloween, asking for candy) derives from "guising" that was done in Scotland and Ireland. The…
“Trick or tweet” (“trick or treat” variation)
"Tweet" is how Elmer Fudd (the cartoon archenemy of Bugs Bunny, whom he calls a "wabbit") might pronounce the word "treat." There are several "trick or…
“Tricks or treats, money or eats!” (Halloween shout)
"Trick or treat" is sometimes extended to the rhyme, "Tricks or treats, money or eats!" Used less frequently is the singular, "Trick or treat, money or eats!"…
“Tried the pay phone, but used my donor card instead of my calling card. It cost me an arm and a leg”
Some people get the cards in their wallet mixed up. "I was soooo pissed I went to call a cab from the phone box and put in me donor card instead of me phone card.....cost me an arm and a…
“Tried to start a dating site for chickens, but it didn’t work out. It was hard to make hens meet”
Many businesses "try to make ends meet," but what if it's a chicken business? "This Malkin is a very punny man. He described a poultry farmer as a man just trying to make hens…
“Trillion is the new billion”
'Trillion is the new billion" became popular in September-October 2008, after a financial meltdown. A federal Toxic Asset Relief Program (TARP) was established to save America's…
“Trimming the tree with happy hearts, that’s the way the holiday starts”
A Christmas tree saying has several small variations: "Trimming the tree with happy hearts, that's the way the holiday starts.""Trimming the tree with happy hearts, that's…
“Tris for the guys” (weightlifting saying)
Entry in progress -- B.P. "Curls for the girls" is a similar saying that has been cited in print since at least 1981. Other weightlifting sayings include "benches for the…