“‘When do we eat stuff?’ -My brain, all day”
"'When do we eat stuff?' -My brain, all day" is a jocular one-line saying about eating. The line was posted on Twitter by Men's Humor of June 17, 2013. TwitterMen's…
Archive for 06/2017
“Why did the slave go to college?”/“So he could pick up his Master’s degree.”
A riddle about the Master's degree is: Q: Why did the slave go to college?A: So he could pick up his Master's degree. The joke was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on June 18, 2017. Reddit --…
“I may love to shop, but I’m not buying your bullshit”
"I may love to shop, but I'm not buying your bullshit" is a jocular one-line saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on Twitter by JAY STRUT on May 1,…
“What do you call a woman who follows the NY Philharmonic around?”/“A symphomaniac.”
"Symphomaniac" (symphony + nymphomaniac) is a portmanteau word that has been printed in several jokes. The word was posted on the newsgroup rec.arts.marching.drumcorps on November 6,…
“I’d call myself a politician, but then I would just be a liar…”
A joke about politicians and lying is: "I'd call myself a politician, but then I would just be a liar. So, basically, I would be a politician." The joke was posted on Reddit -- Jokes…
“Save water. Drink champagne”
"Save water. Drink champagne" is a jocular champagne saying that has been printed on many images. The saying has been cited in print since at least 2008. Google BooksFacebook: on s'y…
“Reform Judaism is the Democratic Party platform with religious holidays thrown in”
"Reform Judaism is the Democratic Party platform with religious holidays thrown in" is a jocular one-line saying that has been popular with Republicans. Richard Brookhiser, a senior…
“I’m not hungry. But, I am bored. Therefore, I shall eat”
"I'm not hungry. But, I am bored. Therefore, I shall eat" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "I am not hungry, I'm just bored and therefore I feel…
Big Apple Supermarket & Red Apple Supermarket
There have been both "Big Apple" and "Red Apple" supermarkets. Sam Alterman opened the "Big Apple" supermarket in 1939 at 794 Marietta Street, N.W., in Atlanta,…
“Honestly, I’ve never seen anyone fall because of a banana peel”
The banana peel gag -- a person slipping on a banana peel -- has been a popular type of humor since the 19th century. "Honestly, I've never seen anyone fall because of a banana peel"…
“Insomnia—the art of falling asleep just as your alarm goes off to start the day”
Some people get to sleep only just before the alarm clock goes off. "Insomnia -- the art of falling asleep just as your alarm goes off to start the day" is a jocular definition that has…
“Be a Fruit Loop in a world of Cheerios”
"Be a Froot/Fruit Loop in a world of Cheerios" -- that is, to be colorful and to stand out -- is a saying that has been printed on many images. "To me at least she is a true fruit…
“I serve three meals: frozen, microwave and takeout”
"I serve three meals: frozen, microwave and takeout" is a jocular kitchen line -- the three meals are usually breakfast, lunch and dinner -- that has been printed on many images. "My…
“Never trust someone who dislikes dessert”
"A simple life lesson to avoid getting hurt: never trust someone who dislikes dessert" is a dessert rhyme that has been printed on several images. The saying was posted on Twitter on July…
“Beer, lime & sunshine”
"Beer, lime & sunshine" is a one-line saying that has been printed on many images. "Rum, Ginger beer, lime and sunshine, why the heck not?" was posted on Twitter on May 6,…
“Monday should be optional”
"Monday(s) should be optional" is a jocular work saying that has been printed on many images. "Mondays should be optional" was posted on the newsgroup alt.religion.kibology on…
“I could be a morning person, if morning happened around noon”
"I could be a morning person, if morning happened around noon" is a jocular one-line saying that has been printed on many images. "I could be a morning person . . . If morning…
Bill Johnson’s Big Apple restaurants
Bill Johnson's Big Apple bar-b-que restaurant opened at 3757 East Van Buren in Phoenix, Arizona in December 1956. The "Big Apple" name supposedly came from 1937's Big Apple…
“We cheat the other guy and pass the savings on to you”
"We cheat the other guy and pass the savings on to you!" is a jocular business saying that has been printed on many images. The business motto was started in Anchorage, Alaska at a bar…
“How do you milk sheep?”/“With iPhone accessories.”
Apple's iPhone has had many versions, and there are many apps for it. A riddle is: Q: How do you milk sheep?A: With iPhone accessories. "What's the best way to milk a sheep? $30…