“Old card players never die—they just shuffle away”
"Old soldiers never die -- they just fade away” is an old saying that was popularized by General Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) in his farewell address to Congress on April 19, 1951. Many…
Archive for 07/2019
“Patience is the ability to count down before you blast off”
"Patience is the ability to count down before you blast off" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Patience is the ability to count down before blasting off" was…
“Patience is the ability to count down before blasting off”
"Patience is the ability to count down before you blast off" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Patience is the ability to count down before blasting off" was…
“It was so hot in New York that I saw squirrels fanning their nuts”
Television's Late Show with David Letterman (1993-2015) was based in New York City, and there were many New York City jokes. David Letterman told this joke in July 29, 1999, as posted on the…
“It was so cold in New York that, in Central Park, I saw a squirrel salting his nuts”
Television's Late Show with David Letterman (1993-2015) was based in New York City, and there were many New York City jokes. David Letterman told this joke on January 23, 2004, as posted to…
“I met a drunk ventriloquist who said she wanted to sleep with me…” (joke)
“'This may be the wine talking' – Drunk Ventriloquist" is a joke that was posted on Twitter by Steve on August 18, 2014. "I met a drunk ventriloquist who said she wanted to…
“You have to put off being young until you can retire”
"You have to put off being young until you can retire" --- that is, when you have money -- is a retirement saying that has been printed on many images. The saying has been cited in print…
“In college, I double-majored in accounting and dentistry” (joke)
A joke about college majors was posted on Reddit -- Dadjokes on July 2, 2019: "In college, I double-majored in accounting and dentistry. Now I can crunch numbers AND numb crunchers."…
“Bold stripes, bright stars, brave hearts”
"Bold stripes, bright stars, brave hearts" is a patriotic saying that has been printed on many images. "Bold stripes, bright stars, brave hearts. #FourthOfJuly…
N.Y.C. The Big Apple (Atari video game, 1984)
"N.Y.C. The Big Apple" was a 1984 action game written by Russ Segal for the Atari 8-bit family. The stated objective: "As a visiting tourist, you must visit 12 locations in New York…
Hallowine (Halloween + wine)
"Hallowine" (Halloween + wine) is a portmanteau word that has been printed on many images. "Hallowine" is used for a wine that is consumed over Halloween, or for a Halloween…
“Wine is divine”
"Wine is divine" is a wine saying that has been printed on many images. "Wine is divine" was printed in The New Northwest (Portland, OR) on July 31, 1874. "Candy is dandy,…
“An idea is just a dream until you write it down, and then it’s a goal”
"An idea is a dream until you write it down, and then it's a goal" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "It's a dream until you write it down. Then it's a…
Mom In Love with Fitness (MILF)
"MILF" usually stands for "Mother/Mom/Mama I'd Like to Fuck." "Mothers In Love with Fitness" was trademarked with a first use date of September 24, 2006.…
Mother In Love with Fitness (MILF)
"MILF" usually stands for "Mother/Mom/Mama I'd Like to Fuck." "Mothers In Love with Fitness" was trademarked with a first use date of September 24, 2006.…
Mum In Love with Fitness (MILF)
"MILF" usually stands for "Mother/Mom/Mama I'd Like to Fuck." "Mothers In Love with Fitness" was trademarked with a first use date of September 24, 2006.…
“Candy is dandy, but wine is divine”
"Candy is dandy, but wine is divine" is a wine saying that has been printed on many images. "Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker" (published in The New Yorker on 1930) is a…
Nickel Empire (Coney Island)
Coney Island, the entertainment resort located in Brooklyn, was dubbed the "Nickel Empire" in the 1930s and 1940s for several reasons. New York City's subway (of which Coney Island…
“Why don’t people get up early in Athens?”/“Because Dawn is tough on Greece.”
"Dawn" is a brand of dishwashing liquid owned by Procter & Gamble. "Tough on grease, soft on hands" is a trademarked slogan from 1994. There are "Greece" puns.…
The Unexpected Borough (Staten Island)
Staten Island, New York City's least populated borough, has been called the "forgotten borough" since at least the 1920s. To remedy this, in December 2018, Staten Island promoted…