“The Actor’s Resource” (Back Stage)
Back Stage can be found on newsstands throughout the city. The newspaper for the performing arts began in 1960 and bills itself as "The Actor's Resource." It promises…
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“The adult version of ‘head, shoulders, knees and toes’ is ‘glasses, wallet, keys and phone’”
"The adult version of 'head, shoulders, knees and toes' is 'glasses, wallet, keys and phone'" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Head,…
“The adult version of ‘Head, shoulders, knees and toes’ is now ‘Mask, wallet, keys and phone’”
"Head(s), shoulders, knees and toes” is an exercise song that is common in primary schools. “The adult version of ‘head, shoulders, knees and toes’ is ‘glasses, wallet, keys and…
“The adult version of Operation is trying not to break a tortilla chip while dipping it into a jar of salsa”
The battery-operated game of Operation tests players' hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, seemingly like a medical operation. Similar skills are required for dipping a tortilla chip…
“The adult version of the ice cream machine being broken at McDonald’s is the car wash being broken”
The ice cream machines at McDonald's restaurants are often broken. The car washes at gas stations are also often broken. "Works car wash is like McDonald's ice cream machine, always…
“The advantage of a classical education is that it enables you to despise wealth”
"The advantage of a classical education is that it enables you to despise the wealth which it prevents you from achieving" is a popular quotation that has been credited to several people.…
“The agony of thinking you’re finished doing the dishes only to turn around and to your horror: the pot”
Many people clean the dishes, but keep a big pot separate, to clean last. "The agony of thinking you’re finished doing the dishes only to turn around and to your horror: the pot" was…
“The aim of a college education is to teach you to know a good man when you see one”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Google BooksThe Harvard Educational Review1968Pg. 227:It was, for example, President Burton of Smith College who used to say to his girls, "the purpose of a college…
“The air fryer was probably invented by a guy who just wanted reheated french fries to taste good”
Reheating fast food french fries in a microwave oven usually doesn't work. “Going back to your ex is like reheating McDonald’s fries” is a saying. However, air fryers make reheating…
“The air hurts my face. Why am I living where the air hurts my face?”
"The air hurts my face. Why am I living where the air hurts my face?" -- usually meaning that the winter air is very cold, possibly causing frostbite -- is a saying that has been printed…
“The airlines have become so cash-strapped, they charged me for my emotional baggage”
A popular airlines joke is that they would charge for "emotional baggage" if they could. "Airlines to charge extra for emotional baggage..." was posted on Twitter on January 18,…
“The airport is a lawless place. 7am? Drink a beer. Tired? Sleep on the floor”
A saying about airports was posted on Twitter by Alyssa Limperis on May 23, 2018: "The airport is a lawless place. 7am? Drink a beer. Tired? Sleep on the floor. Hungry? Chips now cost…
“The American flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies from the last breath…”
"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "The…
“The American flag on the moon has turned white. It’s now a French flag”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Reddit -- JokesThe American flag on the moon has turned white due to radiationsubmitted August 17, 2017 by BrokeBorkLensarNow it looks like the French landed on the moon
“The American people don’t believe anything until they see it on television”
"The American people don't believe anything until they see it on television" is a quotation by American politician Richard Nixon (1913-1994) that has been featured at the Newseum in…
“The answer may not lie at the bottom of a bottle of wine, but you should at least check”
"The answer may not lie at the bottom of a bottle of wine, but you should at least check" is a wine saying that has been printed on many images. The saying (with an image) was posted on…
“The answer may not lie at the bottom of a bottle, but I always like to check”
"The answer may not lie at the bottom of a bottle, but I always like to check" was posted on Twitter by FunnyJoker on November 14, 2009. The saying quickly went viral. "The answer…
“The answer to 1984 is 1776”
'The answer to 1984 is 1776" is a popular line from conservative radio talk show host and filmmaker Alex Jones. The saying appears in his film, Endgame: Blueprint for Global Enslavement…
“The answers to my anatomy test were inside me the whole time”
"The answers were inside me the whole time" is a clichéd saying that doesn't always apply to test answers. "I took an anatomy test once and the kid next to me says…
“The app is called TikTok because every video you watch you are reminded of the reasons humanity is running out of time”
Many people believe that TikTok does not show humanity at its best. "It's called TikTok because humanity is running out of time" was posted on Facebook by Wally Souza on December 5,…