“I eat cake because it’s somebody’s birthday somewhere”
"I eat cake because it's somebody's birthday somewhere" is a jocular line that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts and cards. "I'm offering chocolate…
Archive for 08/2014
Corporate News Network (CNN nickname)
Cable News Network (CNN) began in 1980 as the first all-news television channel. Some critics of CNN have claimed that the network promotes global corporations and the "New World Order."…
“Hard work is equal to prayer”
"Hard work is equal to prayer" was a motto of Lal Bahadur Shastri, Prime Minister of India (1964-66). Shastri believed that hard work was a religious article of faith, and his saying has…
“If you’ve seen one chamber of commerce, you’ve seen one chamber of commerce”
"If you've seen one chamber (of commerce), you've seen one chamber (of commerce)" is a popular saying among members of chambers of commerce. The saying means that each chamber…
“God gives every bird its food, but does not throw it into the nest”
"God gives every bird its food, but does not throw it into the nest" is a popular proverb, meaning that God provides, but one must still work hard. The saying was printed as a Danish…
SHCOOL (failed spelling of “school”)
"SHCOOL" is a failed spelling of "SCHOOL" that has been painted on several roads. These images have been used as a meme to discuss "school" and "failure."…
“Weather forecast for tonight: dark”
New York City-born comedian George Carlin (1937-2008) performed the bit "Al Sleet, the hippy-dippy weatherman," containing the memorable joke: "Tonight's forecast: dark.…
Jack Rose (cocktail)
The Jack Rose is a cocktail containing applejack, grenadine, and lemon or lime juice. Some people have guessed that the name comes from applejack ("Jack") and Rose's lime juice…
“Guns only have two enemies; rust and politicians”
"Guns (only) have two enemies: rust and politicians" is a popular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts, posters and bumper stickers. The pro-gun (pro-Second…
“How do you get an actor off your front porch?” (joke)
Many jokes have been told about unemployed actors. One popular joke is: Q: How do you get an actor off your front porch?A: Pay him for the pizza. The joke has been cited in print since at least…
“Criminal Law: See bad people at their best; Family Law: See good people at their worst”
Criminal lawyers and family lawyers have a popular saying: "Criminal lawyers see bad people at their best, and divorce lawyers see good people at their worst." It's not known who…
“A man’s health can be judged by which he takes two at a time: pills or stairs”
"A man's health can be judged by which he takes two at a time: pills or stairs" is a popular one-line saying about fitness. "The condition of a man can be judged by what he…
“There’s always room for dessert”
"There's always room for dessert" is a popular saying at the dinner table. "There is always room for ice cream" was cited in print in 1901. "Always room for cake"…
“There’s always room for Jell-O”
"There's always room for dessert" is an old saying used at many meals. "There's always room for Jell-O" is a popular Jell-O brand gelatin slogan that was introduced in…
“Champagne is just ginger ale that knows somebody”
"I'll stick with gin. Champagne is just ginger ale that knows somebody," said the character "Hawkeye" Pierce in an episode ot the TV series M*A*S*H that aired on March 18,…
Spine of Texas (Interstate 35)
Interstate 35 (I-35) runs for 407 miles through Texas, going through such cities as San Antonio, Austin, Waco and Dallas. I-35 has been nicknamed the "spine of Texas" since at least the…
Snoopy Bowl (Giants vs. Jets at MetLife Stadium)
MetLife acquired the naming rights to the New Meadowlands Stadium -- where the New York Giants and New York Jets play football -- in 2011, renaming it MetLife Stadium. The Giants and Jets play an…
“Don’t wail on the scale if you cheat when you eat”
"Don't wail on the scale if you cheat when you eat" is a jocular saying that has been printed on posters. The saying has been cited in print since at least 1976 and is of unknown…
“Aerobics: a series of strenuous exercises…”
"Aerobics: a series of strenuous exercises which help convert fats, sugars, and starches into aches, pains, and cramps" is a jocular one-line saying about aerobics. The line has been…
“What line of work should you recommend to an alcoholic, scruffy bum with an attitude?” (joke)
Celebrity chefs often have a reputation for being very unpleasant in the kitchen. “What line of work should you recommend to an alcoholic, scruffy bum with an attitude? Well, a celebrity chef…