Hollywood North (Toronto, Canada nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Toronto nicknames include "Big Smoke," "Broadway North," "Centre of the Universe," "Hogtown," "Little Apple."…
Archive for 06/2019
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow”
"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "'When you plant a garden, you have to believe in tomorrow,'…
“It takes both sunshine and rain to make a rainbow”
"It takes both sunshine and rain to make a rainbow" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that there will be "good days" (sunshine)…
Schoolcation (school + vacation)
"Schoolcation" (school + vacation) was entered in the Urban Dictionary on February 1, 2019, and defined as, "When you're on a break, like summer or a winter break, and the…
“A music store was robbed. The robbers made off with the lute”
"Lute" (a musical instrument) shouldn't be confused with "loot" (contraband, plunder), but there are jokes. This joke was printed in the Detroit (MI) Free Press on May 25,…
“Where does an angry sailor go?”/“Anchor management.”
"Anger management" is sometimes punned as "anchor management." "There was a pirate who'd go into a rage when he couldn't get his ship to stop. He had to go to…
“So I’m ugly. So what? I never saw anyone hit with his face”
Wikiquote: Yogi BerraLawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra (May 12, 1925 – September 22, 2015) was an American baseball player, manager and member of Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame,…
“Rosé is the Gatorade of the Hamptons”
Ben Leventhal wrote "Wolffer Rose Price Check" for Curbed -- Hamptons on July 17, 2012: "In a somewhat outrageous twist, the Gatorade of the Hamptons will run you more at the Wolffer…
“Why is the letter B so cool?”/“Because it’s sitting in the middle of the AC.”
An air conditioning riddle is: Q: Why is the letter B so cool?A: Because it’s sitting in the middle of the AC. "Why is the letter B so cool? A - cause its sitting inside the AC #zing"…
“My roommate claims I’m schizophrenic. Joke’s on him, I don’t have a roommate”
A joke is told about a schizophrenic roommate. "My roommate at Res says I'm schizophrenic, which is weird because I don't have a roommate..." was posted on Twitter by UCT…
“Like the pickle in my cheeseburger, I wanna take you out”
Many people don't like pickles in their burgers. "Like the pickle in my cheeseburger, I wanna take you out" is a jocular pick-up line that has been printed on images. "You’re…
“Amateurs talk strategy. Professionals talk logistics”
"Amateurs talk (about) strategy. Professionals talk (about) logistics" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Amateurs talk about strategy and tactics. Professionals talk…
“Tyranny is never invincible”
Nearly two million people protested in Hong Kong on June 16, 2019 against an extradition bill to send people from Hong Kong to mainland China for legal proceedings. A large protest sign stated:…
“When in doubt, make it stout” (mechanical engineering adage)
"When in doubt, make it stout" is a mechanical engineering adage that has been printed on many images. It's not known where the saying originated. "When in doubt, make it…
“Rubbing is racing” (auto racing adage)
"Rubbing is racing" is an auto racing saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is uncertain. NASCAR Winston Cup director Dick Beaty (1924-1998) said in the Atlanta (GA)…
“Loud pipes save lives” (motorcycle adage)
"Loud pipes save lives" is a motorcycle saying that has been printed on many images. Many drivers and pedestrians can hear a motorcycle before they see it. However, many still find the…
“What do you call a fake potato?”/“An imitater.”
Potatoes are called "taters." A potato riddle was posted on Twitter by Garth Loner on November 9, 2012: Q: What do you call a fake potato? A: An imitater! This riddle -- in the plural --…
“What do you call fake potatoes?”/“Imitaters.”
Potatoes are called "taters." A potato riddle was posted on Twitter by Garth Loner on November 9, 2012: Q: What do you call a fake potato? A: An imitater! This riddle -- in the plural --…
“How do you get gold’s attention?”/“You yell Au.”
The chemical symbol of symbol of gold -- Au -- sounds like "Hey, you!" A riddle was posted on Twitter by John Mayernaise on September 4, 2012: Q: How does Silver get Gold's…
“How does gold get your attention?”/“It shouts Au!”
The chemical symbol of symbol of gold -- Au -- sounds like "Hey, you!" A riddle was posted on Twitter by John Mayernaise on September 4, 2012: Q: How does Silver get Gold's…