“There is no Planet B”
"There is no Planet B" is a climate slogan that has been printed on many images. In business, if "Plan A" doesn't work out, there usually is a contingency plan --…
Archive for 03/2019
“I can’t believe I still have to protest this shit”
"I can't believe I/we still have to protest this crap/shit" is a popular sign at many protest marches. "I can't believe I still have to protest this crap" was printed…
“If the climate were a bank, it would have been saved by now”
"If the climate were a bank, it would have been saved" is a climate change slogan that has been printed on many images. U.S. banks were bailed out in the Emergency Economic Stabilization…
“Why did the homophone cross the rowed?”/“To get to the other sighed.”
"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. "To get to the other sighed" is a jocular punchline.…
“You can’t ride two horses with one behind”
"You can't ride two horses at one time" is a popular proverb that dates to at least the 1800s. The expression slowly become more colorful. "We cannot ride two horses with one…
“There are over 7,500 different types of apple, but only one ‘apple juice’”
"Apple juice" usually doesn't state -- at least in the product name -- what apples were used. "There are like thousands of different kinds of apples, but only one apple juice.…
“Alcohol you later”
"Alcohol you later" sounds like "I'll call you later" and has been printed on many images. " Alcohol you later" was the punchline of a joke that was posted on the…
“Our town is so small we don’t have a town drunk, so we all take turns”
"Our town is so small we don't have a town drunk, so we all take turns" is a jocular drinking saying that has been printed on many images. "'I once played in a town so…
“If you pay for service by the hour, you buy hours and not service”
Some employers pay for a completed job, but others pay by the hour. "When you buy software development by the hour, what are you buying? Hours" was posted on Twitter by Brad Murphy on…
Texalina (Texas + Carolina) barbecue
Both Texas and North Carolina have important barbecue traditions. "I win all debates, Tom, when I serve 'em a Texalina or Carolas barbecue that combines the best of both" was written…
Slutgers (Rutgers University nickname)
"Slutgers" (slut + Rutgers) is an unflattering nickname for Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. "Slutgers" was posted on the newsgroup alt.fan.hanson on November 25,…
Fairly Ridiculous (Fairleigh Dickinson University nickname)
Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) is a private, coeducational and nonsectarian university that was founded in New Jersey in 1942. Fairleigh S. Dickinson (1866-1948) was a benefactor. FDU has…
The Shawarma (nickname of Vessel at Hudson Yards)
"Vessel" is the name of the Thomas Heatherwick-designed structure at the Hudson Yards on the West Side of Manhattan, opened on March 15, 2019. The honeycomb-like structure has 154 flights…
“Lobster rolls not gender roles”
"Lobster rolls not gender roles" is a gender saying that has been printed on many images. "Lobster rolls not gender roles" was posted on Twitter by F. Murray Parma Ham on May…
“Unattended children will be given espresso and a free kitten”
"Unattended children will be given espresso and a free kitten" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many signs. "All Unattended Children Will Be Given a Free Kitten" was…
“Paratha rolls not gender roles”
"Paratha rolls not gender roles" is a gender saying that has been printed on many images. "Paratha rolls not gender roles" was a sign at the Aurat (women's) March in…
“Sushi rolls not gender roles”
"Sushi rolls not gender roles" is a gender saying that has been printed on many images. "Sushi rolls not gender roles" was posted on Twitter by Léna on August 16, 2013. Similar…
“Cinnamon rolls not gender roles”
"Cinnamon rolls not gender roles" is a gender saying that has been printed on many images. "Cinnamon rolls not gender roles" was posted on Twitter by Sam Wilson on March 8,…
“Pizza rolls not gender roles”
"Pizza rolls not gender roles" is a gender saying that has been printed on many images. "Pizza rolls, not gender roles" was posted on Twitter by Sam Wilson on September 24,…
“Unattended children will be given an espresso and a free puppy”
"Unattended children will be given an espresso and a puppy" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many signs. “Unattended children will be given two shots of espresso and a free…