“Where the East peters out” (Dallas slogan)
The famous slogan of Fort Worth, Texas, is "Where the West begins." Fort Worth (TX) Star-Telegram publisher Amon G. Carter (1879-1955) disliked Dallas so much, he called it "Where…
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“I’ve been trying to organize a Hide and Seek tournament, but good players are hard to find”
"I'm having trouble organizing a Hide and Seek league. Good players are hard to find" is a joke that was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on November 4, 2015. "I’ve been trying to…
Fajita Friday
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other slang names for days of the week include Shunday, Sober Sunday, Margarita Monday, Messed-up Monday, Mojito Monday, Moonshine Monday, Boozeday Tuesday, Taco Tuesday,…
“Fort Worth is where the West begins, and Dallas is where the East peters out”
The famous slogan of Fort Worth, Texas, is "Where the West begins." Fort Worth (TX) Star-Telegram publisher Amon G. Carter (1879-1955) disliked Dallas so much, he called it "Where…
“All people are born alike—except Republicans and Democrats”
"All people are born alike -- except Republicans and Democrats" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. New York City-born comedian, writer, actor and game show host…
“Did you hear about the man who invented Polos? They say he made a mint”
Polo Mints were first made in the United Kingdom in 1948. To "make a mint" means to make a lot of money. "I wish i was the guy who invented Polo's, i bet he made a mint" is…
“How do you spot a glacier?”/“You have to have good ice sight.”
"Ice sight" can sound like "eyesight." "What you have to have to spot a glacier -- GOOD ICE SIGHT" was printed in the newspaper "Jumble" puzzle by Henri…
“Does anyone want to buy a broken barometer? No pressure”
Some sales have high pressure, but the sale of a broken barometer? "If anyone is interested, I have a broken Barometer for sale. No pressure" was posted on Twitter by Chris Gurton on…
“I’m having trouble organizing a Hide and Seek league. Good players are hard to find”
"I'm having trouble organizing a Hide and Seek league. Good players are hard to find" is a joke that was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on November 4, 2015. "I’ve been trying to…
“What do you get from an invisible cow?”/“Evaporated milk.”
A cow riddle is: Q: What do you get from an invisible cow?A: Evaporated milk. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2007. “What do little ghosts drink?"/"Evaporated milk"…
“Don’t be shy. Send that 12th unanswered text.—Tequila”
"Don’t be shy. Send that 12th unanswered text. -- Tequila" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Don’t be shy, send that 7th unanswered text" was posted…
“What does a panda cook with?”/“A pan, duh!”
The word "panda" sounds like "pan, duh." A riddle was posted on Twitter by Nickiey on June 10, 2009. Q: What does a panda cook with? A: A PAN duh!! A slightly different version…
“What is an SEO’s favorite music?”/“Heavy Meta.”
A computer riddle with a pun on the term "heavy metal" music is: Q: What is an SEO's favorite music?A: Heavy Meta. "I'm so hipster my favourite music genre is Heavy…
“Why did the PowerPoint presentation cross the road?”/“To get to the other slide.”
"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A PowerPoint version is: Q: Why did the PowerPoint presentation cross…
“What does a Chinese bear fry eggs in?”/“A pan, duh!”
The word "panda" sounds like "pan, duh." A riddle was posted on Twitter by Nickiey on June 10, 2009. Q: What does a panda cook with? A: A PAN duh!! A slightly different version…
Wiener Wednesday (Weiner Wednesday)
"Wiener Wednesday" (also often spelled as "Weiner Wednesday") is a day when hot dogs ("wieners") are sold by an establishment, often at a reduced price. "Wiener…
“What do race horses eat?”/“Fast food.”
A "fast food" riddle is: Q: What do race horses eat?A: Fast food. "Whast kinds of food does race horses eat? FAST FOOD! :) #cheesyjoke" was posted on Twitter by Arlynne Kayla on…
“If you ain’t makin’ waves, you ain’t kickin’ hard enough”
"If you aren't making waves, you aren't kicking hard enough" ("If you ain't makin' waves, you ain't kickin' hard enough") is a motivational saying…
“A panda bear was frying up some bacon and eggs. It was a frying pan, duh”
The word "panda" sounds like "pan, duh." A riddle was posted on Twitter by Nickiey on June 10, 2009. Q: What does a panda cook with? A: A PAN duh!! A slightly different version…
“Why do cows wear bells?”/“Because their horns don’t work.”
A cow riddle Has been printed on many images: Q: Why do cows wear bells?A: Because their horns don't work. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1962. 9 December 1962, Indianapolis…