“A pub is for life, not just for Christmas”
"A pub is for life, not just for Christmas" is a saying that has been printed on many T-shirts. The saying became popular in United Kingdom pubs from at least 2003, promoting year-round…
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“You know what rhymes with Friday? Alcohol”
"You know what rhymes with Friday? Alcohol" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. There is no rhyme, of course, but it's the weekend and the speaker no longer…
“What four days start with the letter ‘T’?” (riddle)
A riddle about the days is: Q: What four days start with the letter "T"?A: Tuesday, Thursday, today and tomorrow. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 2002. Google BooksDude,…
Midnight Regulation
Entry in progress -- B.P. American Action ForumDecember 2, 2016Lame Duck Regulatory Agenda Projects $44 Billion In Midnight CostsSam BatkinsHere are the final pieces to President Obama’s…
“A joke walks into a bar…” (bar joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A meta-joke version is: "A joke walks into a bar. Bartender says, 'Woah!…
Candy Cane Lane
"Candy Cane Lane" is any street or scene that is decorated with candy canes. The name is popular at Christmas time. "Candy Cane Lane" has been cited n print since at least 1939…
“I don’t need Google. My boyfriend knows everything!”
"I don't need Google. My boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife knows everything!" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "I don't need Google because my wife…
“What’s the best way to eat a hot dog?”/“With relish.”
Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterFoodies' Night In@FoodiesNiteInQ5. With RELISH... Best way to finish a hot dog? Pickled veg faves? Spicy ethnic spins? Grilled or raw onions? #FNIchat3:24…
“Life is not a fairy tale. If you lose your shoe at midnight, you’re drunk”
"Life is not a fairy tale. If you lose your shoe at midnight, you're drunk" is a saying -- referring to the story Cinderella, or The Little Glass Slipper -- that has been printed on…
“Of course women don’t work as hard as men. They get it right the first time”
"Of course women don't work as hard as men. They get it right the first time" is a jocular line that has been printed on many images. "Says of course men don't work as hard…
“What if algebra teachers are really pirates and they are using us to find ‘X’?”
"What if algebra teachers are really pirates and they are using us to find 'X' so they can find the treasure?" is a math joke that has been printed on many images. The joke was…
“Why did the cannibal leave the restaurant?”/“Because he got cold feet”
To "get cold feet" means to be nervous or anxious about an upcoming event. The expression has been used in several cannibal jokes. "When my mate Barry was invited to a cannibal…
“How much space do fungi need to grow?”/“As mushroom as possible.”
A mushroom pun has been printed on several images: Q: How much space do fungi need to grow?A: As mushroom as possible. "How much room is needed for fungi to grow? As mushroom as possible"…
“If you see a rabbit laying little brown eggs, don’t eat them. It’s not chocolate”
"If you see a rabbit laying little brown eggs, don't eat them. It's not chocolate" is a jocular saying that has been a Minions quote. The popular Easter saying was posted on…
“What’s the difference between USA and USB?” (joke)
A popular computer riddle is: Q: What's the difference between USA and USB?A: One connects to all of your devices and accesses the data, and the other is a hardware standard. The joke was…
“A black man, a Jew, and an Asian walk into a bar…” (bar joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." An anti-joke version is: "A black man, a Jew, and an Asian walk into a bar. This is an…
“A horse walks into a bar…” (bar anti-joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A popular version involving a horse is: "A horse walks into a bar and the barman says,…
“There is no life without water because water is needed to make coffee”
"There is no life without water because water is needed to make coffee" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The coffee meme became popular on July 4, 2012.…
“Pros and cons of making food: Pros=food Cons=making”
"Pros and cons of making food: Pros=food Cons=making" is a jocular line that has been printed on many images. The one-liner was posted on Twitter on September 15, 2013.…
“Why don’t blind people go skydiving?”/“Because it scares the hell out of their dogs.”
A riddle about the sport of skydiving is: Q: Why don't blind people go skydiving?A: Because it scares the hell out of their dogs. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 1989. Google…