“In terms of money, we have no money”
"In terms of money, we have no money" -- that is, we're broke -- was said by the character Gru in the movie Despicable Me (2010). The saying has been shown on many memes. "In…
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“In terms of money, I have no money”
"In terms of money, we have no money" -- that is, we're broke -- was said by the character Gru in the movie Despicable Me (2010). The saying has been shown on many memes. "In…
“The revolution will be memed”
"The revolution will not be televised" (1970) is a poem and song by Gil Scott-Heron (1949-2011). "The revolution will be memed" is a popular meme. "the revolution will be…
“My muffin top is now a pound cake”
"My muffin top is now a pound cake" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, the speaker has gone from fat in the middle (muffin top) to fat all around (pound cake).…
“Today, I woke up and realized my muffin top has become a pound cake”
"My muffin top is now a pound cake" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, the speaker has gone from fat in the middle (muffin top) to fat all around (pound cake).…
“That awkward moment when you’ve realized your muffin top has now become a pound cake”
"My muffin top is now a pound cake" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, the speaker has gone from fat in the middle (muffin top) to fat all around (pound cake).…
“Anarchy doesn’t mean chaos or disorder. It means freedom from an oppressive centralised authority”
"Anarchy doesn’t mean chaos or disorder, it means freedom from an oppressive centralised/centralized authority with a monopoly on force" is a saying that has been printed on many…
“Remember when the colonists stood in line to register their muskets? Me neither”
"Remember when the colonists stood in line to register their muskets? Me either" is a Second Amendment (right to bear arms) saying that has been printed on several images. The saying…
“Looks like my muffin top is turning into a pound cake”
"My muffin top is now a pound cake" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, the speaker has gone from fat in the middle (muffin top) to fat all around (pound cake).…
“Anarchy doesn’t mean chaos or disorder, it means freedom from an oppressive centralized authority”
"Anarchy doesn’t mean chaos or disorder, it means freedom from an oppressive centralised/centralized authority with a monopoly on force" is a saying that has been printed on many…
“Save your tears for your pasta water”
"Save your tears for your pasta water" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Save your tears" is an old expression, meaning that crying will not improve the…
“Twitter is my morning newspaper”
Many people check the social media service Twitter in the morning. "Twitter is like my morning newspaper" was posted on Twitter by Matt Johnson on December 16, 2008. "RT…
“What language do police officers speak?”/“Coptic.”
"The Vatican Police speak pig Latin" is a joke on the liner noted to the comedy album FM & AM (1972) by American stand-up comedian George Carlin (1937-2008). "Pig" is slang…
“I hate connect-the-dot puzzles. That’s where I draw the line”
"Draw the line" is an expression to describe the limit of what a person will tolerate. It usually doesn't involve actually drawing a line, but there are jokes. "Show your kid…
“Look, I’m all for coloring books, but connect-the-dots? That’s where I draw the line”
"Draw the line" is an expression to describe the limit of what a person will tolerate. It usually doesn't involve actually drawing a line, but there are jokes. "Show your kid…
“Based on my calculations, I can retire about 5 years after I die”
"Based on my calculations, I can retire about 5 years after I die" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is uncertain. "I was doing some figuring last…
Big Apple Connect (free high-speed internet and basic cable TV, 2022)
In September 2022, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Big Apple Connect, a program to bring free high-speed internet and basic cable to residents of the New York City Housing Authority…
Big Apple (supper club near Buffalo, NY, 1945-1976)
A supper club called The Big Apple operated at South Union Road (between William and Clinton Streets), Cheektowaga, New York, between 1945 and 1976. Cheektowaga is the second-largest suburb of…
“The Vatican police speak pig Latin”
"The Vatican Police speak pig Latin" is a joke on the liner noted to the comedy album FM & AM (1972) by American stand-up comedian George Carlin (1937-2008). "Pig" is slang…
“What language do the Vatican police speak?”/“Pig Latin.”
"The Vatican Police speak pig Latin" is a joke on the liner noted to the comedy album FM & AM (1972) by American stand-up comedian George Carlin (1937-2008). "Pig" is slang…