“The bread never falls but on its buttered side”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Answers.comProverbs: The bread never falls but on its buttered side A formulation of Murphy's Law; cf. if anything can go wrong, it will. His bread never fell on the…
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“The breakfast burrito is the most important burrito of the day”
Breakfast is often called "the most important meal of the day." Many people have breakfast burritos. "I believe the breakfast burrito is the most important burrito of the day"…
“The bright side of Christmas… Everyone at Walmart will be wearing new pajamas”
People often get new pajamas at Christmas. Walmart (a large retail chain store) does not have a strict dress code. "Everyone at Walmart will be wearing new pajamas" was posted on…
“The British cannibal enjoyed snacking on fish and chaps”
"The British cannibal enjoyed snacking on fish and chaps.[Click to Vote!]" was posted on Twitter by Guy Steel on November 7, 2012. "The British cannibal enjoyed snacking on fish and…
“The broccoli says, ‘I look like a small tree’ ...” (joke)
A banana reminds many of the male sex organ. A joke is: "The broccoli says, ' I look like a small tree.' The mushroom says, 'I look like an umbrella.' The walnut says,…
“The broker made money and the brokerage firm made money – and two out of three ain’t bad”
There's an old Wall Street joke told when an investor loses money: ""The broker made money and the (brokerage) firm made money – and two out of three ain’t bad." The broker…
“The Bronx is burning” (1972; alleged Howard Cosell quote during the 1977 World Series)
"Ladies and Gentleman, the Bronx is burning" is the title of a 2005 book. It's from a alleged quote by the late Howard Cosell during a World Series game on October 12, 1977. The…
“The Bronx” (Batley, England)
Batley, England has been called "the Bronx" because of its rough citizens. http://indianewswatch.blogspot.com/2005/07/authorities-probe-pakistani-linked-to.htmlAswat, 31, grew up in…
“The Bronze winner is always happier than the one who wins Silver”
In the Olympics, a gold medal is first place, a silver medal is second place, and a bronze medal is third place. Silver winners are often unhappy, and there are sayings such as "Second place…
“The Brooklyn Dodgers have three on base.”/“Which base?”
On August 15, 1926, in a game at Ebbets Field against the Boston Braves. the Brooklyn Dodgers had the bases loaded. Babe Herman (1903-1987) hit a ball that the runners thought would be caught. Hank…
“The bubonic plague, the flu, and HIV walk into a bar… (bar joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." There are various "sick joke" versions. "A pile of vomit walks into a bar,…
“The buck stops here” (accept responsibility)
"Pass the buck" means to avoid responsibility. "The buck stops here" means to accept responsibility. This was printed in the Lincoln (NE) Evening Journal on October 2, 1929:…
“The bull walks up the stairs and the bear jumps out the window”
"The bull walks up the stairs and thee bear jumps out the window" means that a market drops ("bear") faster than it rises ("bull"). The saying has been cited in print…
“The Burning of the School” (“Battle Hymn of the Republic” parody)
Various versions of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" change the lyrics into an anti-school anthem, often called "The Burning of the School." The following was cited in February…
“The butcher backed up into the meat grinder and got a little behind in his work”
There's a joke about being a little behind in work: "The butcher backed up into the meat grinder and got a little behind in his work." The joke has been cited in print since at least…
“The butcher backed up into the meat grinder and got a little behind in his work”
There's a joke about being a little behind in work: "The butcher backed up into the meat grinder and got a little behind in his work." The joke has been cited in print since at least…
“The butcher who made seabird sausages took a tern for the wurst”
"The butcher who made seabird sausages took a tern for the wurst," according to a popular pun. "Tern for the wurst" has been printed on T-shirts. Associated Press writer Jay…
“The butler did it” (murder mystery drama saying)
"The butler did it" is a clichéd solution to a murder mystery novel or play. The saying has long been associated with American author Mary Roberts Rinehart (1876-1958); her novel The…
“The buttons on my jeans have started social distancing from each other”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to stay at home -- and get fat. "The buttons on my jeans are the only ones following social distancing" was posted on Twitter by…
“The camera adds ten pounds” (film and television adage)
"The camera adds ten pounds" is an old film and television adage that is still held by many. Camera angles and colors can make one to appear fatter or thinner. "The motion-picture…