New York (NY) Times columnist Russell Baker (1925-2019) wrote on August 6, 1968, about the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida: "MIAMI BEACH, August 5. -- Every political…
Wikipedia: New York Newsday New York Newsday was an American daily newspaper that primarily served New York City and was sold throughout the New York metropolitan area. The paper, established in…
A leap year riddle is: Q: What is a kangaroo's favorite year?\A: A leap year. The joke was printed in Newsday (Long Island, NY) on May 1, 1988. “What do you get when you cross a kangaroo…
A leap year riddle is: Q: What do you get when you cross a kangaroo with a calendar?A: A leap year. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 1994. “What is a kangaroo’s favorite…
"Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer" is a famous line from the film The Godfather, Part II (1974). "Keep your friends close and your wine glass closer" is a…
"If it don't apply, let it fly" ("If it doesn't apply, let it fly") is an expression that has been printed on several images. The saying means to let go things that…
"If it don't apply, let it fly" ("If it doesn't apply, let it fly") is an expression that has been printed on several images. The saying means to let go things that…
"Mallsoleum" (mall + mausoleum) is a portmanteau word meaning a mall that is dead or dying, or a mall that destroys surrounding businesses. "Monster of the Mall-soleum Monlight…
"WELCOME TO SARATOGA SPRINGS -- HEALTH HISTORY HORSES" is what greets people on several signs in Saratoga Springs, New York. "Health" refers to the springs and spas of the city.…
"I'm calling in sick because of an eye problem. I can't see myself coming in to work" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several ecards. An illustration usually shows…
"For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer" is part of a Christian marriage vow. A popular riddle/joke is: Q: How many wives can a man have?A: Sixteen. Four better, four worse, four…
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names/words will never harm me” is a classic children's rhyme. A joke variation was posted on Twitter by Steph Marie on May 5, 2011: "I used…
"Pie Rates of the Caribbean”—a pun on the Pirates of the Caribbean film series—has been printed on many images. A different version was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on January 14, 2019:…
"Create! Don't hate" (or "Don't hate. Create") is a saying that has been printed in many images. The saying means that instead of hating someone or something, create…
"Create! Don't hate" (or "Don't hate. Create") is a saying that has been printed in many images. The saying means that instead of hating someone or something, create…
"Yoga is spending an hour trying not to fart" is a jocular yoga saying that has been printed on many images. The joke has been told by several comedians. "Yoga is a Sanskrit word…
The word "fat" is oh so close to the word "flat." "My stomach is flat. The 'L' is (just) silent" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.…
The word "fat" is oh so close to the word "flat." "My stomach is flat. The 'L' is (just) silent" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.…
The song "International Love" (2011) by American rapper Pitbull contains the lyrics: "You put it down like New York City. I never sleep." "I never sleep" refers to the…
"Thirst trap" is a social media term for when someone posts a statement or a photograph (usually a sexually suggestive selfie) on Twitter or Instagram or elsewhere, creating sexual thirst…