“They gave their tomorrow for our today”
"They gave their tomorrow for our today" is a military saying (popular on Memorial Day) that has been printed on many images. “When you go home, tell them of us and say, ‘For your…
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Hollar-peño (holler + jalapeño)
Jalapeño peppers are hot, and some have called them "holler-peño" or "hollar-peño." "jack house in the box with curley fries and some hollarpeno popperz" was posted…
“What type of pepper is so hot it makes you scream?”/“A holler-peño.”
Jalapeño peppers are hot, and some have called them "holler-peño" or "hollar-peño." "jack house in the box with curley fries and some hollarpeno popperz" was posted…
“What should we do with people who rely on government handouts, but refuse to work?” (joke)
This editorial cartoon by cartoonist Rob Rogers was published in the Pittsburgh (PA) Post-Gazette on April 25, 2014: Poll-taker: WHAT SHOULD WE DO WITH PEOPLE WHO RELY ON GOVERNMENT HANDOUTS BUT…
“When you go home, tell them of us and say, ‘For your tomorrow, we gave our today’”
"When you go home, tell them of us and say, 'For your tomorrow, we gave our today'" is a military saying (popular on Memorial Day) that has been printed on many images.…
Holler-peño (holler + jalapeño)
Jalapeño peppers are hot, and some have called them "holler-peño" or "hollar-peño." "jack house in the box with curley fries and some hollarpeno popperz" was posted…
“They gave their tomorrows for our todays”
"They gave their tomorrows for our todays” is a military saying (popular on Memorial Day) that has been printed on many images. “When you go home, tell them of us and say, ‘For your…
“Why did the ghost cross the road?”/“Because it was a poultrygeist.”
"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A dead chicken (ghost) version is: Q: Why did the dead chicken…
“How many clickbait articles does it take to change a lightbulb? The answer will shock you!”
A "clickbait" version of the popular lightbulb joke is: "How many clickbait articles does it take to change a lightbulb? The answer will shock you!" The joke is a pun; the…
“What should we do with people who rely on government handouts but are too lazy to work?” (joke)
This editorial cartoon by cartoonist Rob Rogers was published in the Pittsburgh (PA) Post-Gazette on April 25, 2014: Poll-taker: WHAT SHOULD WE DO WITH PEOPLE WHO RELY ON GOVERNMENT HANDOUTS BUT…
“Where do baby cows eat lunch?”/“At a calf-ateria.”
A cafeteria riddle is: Q: Where do baby cows eat lunch?A: At a calf-ateria. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 1991. Wikipedia: CafeteriaA cafeteria, sometimes called a canteen…
“Porktuguese is like the other Romance Languages, except that it evolved from pig Latin”
"Porktuguese" (Portuguese language + pork) is not a language that exists, but there are jokes. "Learning the language that Brazilian pigs speak...porktuguese" was posted on…
“When someone close to you dies, move seats”
"When someone close to you dies, move seats" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. This is probably good advice when sitting on a train, a bus, a plane, or in a movie…
“What languages do pigs speak?”/“Porktuguese.”
"Porktuguese" (Portuguese language + pork) is not a language that exists, but there are jokes. "Learning the language that Brazilian pigs speak...porktuguese" was posted on…
Overkrauted (too much sauerkraut)
"Sauerkraut" gave the word "kraut" (for "German"). "Overkrauted" -- like "overcrowded" -- can mean too many Germans or too much sauerkraut.…
“Revolving doors are revolutionary”
Revolving doors are "revolutionary" because they revolve. "Revolving doors are a revolutionary invention" was posted on Twitter by andrea•en•chicago on January 22, 2014.…
“Does the Michelin Man get dressed in evening a tire?”
The Michelin Man is a mascot of Michelin Tires who is a humanoid figure consisting of stacked white tires. "Does the Michelin Man get dressed in evening a tire?" was posted on Twitter by…
“‘Per my last email’ is office speak for ‘bitch can you read’”
"Per mail last email" is another way of saying, "I'm telling you again. Listen this time!" "As per my last email=bitch can you read?" was posted on Twitter by…
“What is a room full of sauerkraut?”/“Over-krauted.”
"Sauerkraut" gave the word "kraut" (for "German"). "Overkrauted" -- like "overcrowded" -- can mean too many Germans or too much sauerkraut.…
“Food is the most primitive form of comfort”
"Food is the most primitive form of comfort" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is uncertain. "Food is the most primitive form of comfort. When a baby…