Grand Central of the Jet Age (TWA Terminal/Hotel nickname)
The TWA Flight Center at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport (opened as the "New York International Airport" and called "Idlewild Airport," but renamed…
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“The American people don’t believe anything until they see it on television”
"The American people don't believe anything until they see it on television" is a quotation by American politician Richard Nixon (1913-1994) that has been featured at the Newseum in…
“Why couldn’t the egg quit smoking?”/“Because he’d Benedicted to it.”
"Benedicted" sounds like "been addicted," and there have been several "Eggs Benedict" puns. "When I lay an egg around here, it's just ignored! That's…
Grand Central of the Jet Age (TWA Terminal/Hotel nickname)
The TWA Flight Center at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport (opened as the "New York International Airport" and called "Idlewild Airport," but renamed…
“I’ve benedicted to Eggs Benedict”
"Benedicted" sounds like "been addicted," and there have been several "Eggs Benedict" puns. "When I lay an egg around here, it's just ignored! That's…
Caramel Apple
Wikipedia: Candy appleCandy apples, also known as toffee apples outside of North America, are whole apples covered in a hard toffee or sugar candy coating, with a stick inserted as a handle. These…
Candy Apple (Red Candy Apple)
Wikipedia: Candy appleCandy apples, also known as toffee apples outside of North America, are whole apples covered in a hard toffee or sugar candy coating, with a stick inserted as a handle. These…
Toffee Apple
Wikipedia: Candy appleCandy apples, also known as toffee apples outside of North America, are whole apples covered in a hard toffee or sugar candy coating, with a stick inserted as a handle. These…
Title Town or Titletown (usually Green Bay, WI, but also other sports cities)
Green Bay, Wisconsin, has called itself "Titletown" or "Titletown, U.S.A." (also "Title Town") since 1961 because of its successful football team, the Green Bay…
“Blind people come to the ballpark just to listen to him pitch”
The Oakland A's played the New York Mets in baseball's 1973 World Series. Reggie Jackson was an Oakland A's star (he would later sign with the New York Yankees), and he and his…
“What do you a call a dinosaur that drinks tea?”/“A Tea-rex.”
A tea riddle is: Q: What do you a call a dinosaur that drinks tea?A: A Tea-rex. "'How do you call a dinosaur in for its dinner? Tea, Rex!' -- Gordon Brown. Guardian interview:…
“What do you call a car that’s covered in leaves?”/“An autumnobile.”
An autumn riddle is: Q: What do you call a car that's covered in leaves?A: An autumnobile. The joke was posted on Twitter by Smashy Baren on November 11, 2015. TwitterSmashy…
“No biggie” (no big deal)
"No biggie" means "no big deal." A "biggie" is a "big deal," something important. "No real biggie" was said in 1973 by a narcotics agent, referring…
“Whoa, Nelly!” (“Whoa, Nellie!”)
"Whoa, Nelly!" (or "Whoa, Nellie!") is what a rider might say to a horse to get it to stop. Many horses in the 19th century were called "Nelly." "Whoa,…
“I never drink. I just disinfect internal injuries”
"I never drink. I just disinfect internal injuries" is a drinking saying that has been printed on many images. "'I never drink, I just disinfect internal injuries'. #quote…
Simon Says (Simple Simon Says)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Simon SaysSimon Says (or Simple Simon Says) is a children's game for three or more players. One player takes the role of "Simon" and issues…
“The music teacher got irritated because her students kept passing notes”
A music teacher riddle was posted on Twitter by LITTLE MISS PATATAS on June 18, 2010: Q: Why was the music teacher angry? A: Because the kids were always passing notes. The joke has also been…
“Why was the music teacher angry?”/“Because the kids were always passing notes.”
A music teacher riddle was posted on Twitter by LITTLE MISS PATATAS on June 18, 2010: Q: Why was the music teacher angry? A: Because the kids were always passing notes. The joke has also been…
“I saw a sign: ‘Rest Area 25 Miles.’ That’s pretty big. Some people must be really tired”
"I saw a sign: 'Rest Area 25 Miles.' That's pretty big. Some people must be really tired" is a joke about driving down a highway. The rest area is coming up in 25 miles; it…
“Pardon the weeds. We are feeding the bees”
"Pardon the weeds. I'm feeding the bees" (or "Pardon the weeds. We are feeding the bees") is a jocular lawn sign that has been printed in many images. Putting away the…