“White wine is what you drink before you drink red wine”
"White wine is what you drink before you drink red wine" is a wine saying of uncertain authorship. "White wine is what you drink until they bring the red" was cited in print in…
Archive for 12/2014
“The problem isn’t the abuse of power; it’s the power to abuse”
"The problem is not the abuse of power, it is the power to abuse" was popularized by Libertarian author Michael Cloud. American author and Libertarian Party presidential candidate (in…
“All you need in life are a few good friends and a few good drinks”
"All you need in life are a few good friends and a few good drinks" was called an "old adage" in a 2014 article, but the line appears to be from an episode of the New York…
Blue Privilege (police blue + white privilege)
"Blue privilege" (police blue uniform + white privilege) describes the "privilege" of the police to use deadly force in policing. The term was popularized in November-December…
“One of the greatest sources of energy is pride in what we are doing”
"One of the greatest sources of energy is pride in what you are doing" is a popular saying that's usually given incorrect authorship. "One of the greatest sources of energy is…
“There’s no fever like gold fever”
"There's no fever like gold fever" is a popular saying with goldbugs. "There is no fever like gold fever and it is only beginning" was said by financial author Richard…
“Why should I signal?” (joke)
Many people offer silly excuses for not using a turn signal while driving on the road. One particular excuse is sometimes given by an elderly driver in a small town. "Why should I…
American-Jewish Plymouth Rock (Lower East Side)
The Lower East Side of Manhattan has been dubbed the "American-Jewish Plymouth Rock." Many European Jews emigrated to the Lower East Side between 1880-1920, landing there similar to the…
“Men have only two emotions—hungry and horny”
"Men have two emotions: horny and hungry. If you see him without an erection, make him a sandwich" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many ecards. The line has been cited in…
“A father carries pictures where his money used to be”
"A father carries pictures where his money used to be" is a jocular line of unknown authorship. "A father is someone who carries his children's pictures where his money used to…
“Crusher to rusher to usher” (hockey adage)
"Crusher to rusher to usher" is a hockey adage of uncertain authorship. When a crusher (a goon or fighter) becomes a rusher (finesse player), he soon becomes an usher (out of professional…
“What’s the difference between a fiddle and a violin?” (joke)
A popular fiddle/violin joke among musicians is: Q: What's the difference between a violin and a fiddle? A: No one minds if you spill beer on a fiddle. The joke has been cited in print since…
“All of us could take a lesson from the weather— it pays no attention to criticism”
"All of us could take a lesson from the weather -- it pays no attention to criticism" is a jocular line that has been cited in print since at least 1991. Authorship is unknown. Google…
“People who think by the inch and talk by the yard deserve to be kicked by the foot”
"People who think by the inch and talk by the yard deserve to be kicked by the foot" is a jocular saying that appears to have developed in two parts. "Some men and women talk by the…