“I put ketchup in my eyes today. In Heinzsight, it was a bad idea”
"Hindsight" is sometimes joked as "Heinzsight" (involving Heinz ketchup). "Pouring ketchup in my eyes was a mistake in Heinz sight" was posted on Twitter by IVESGAGS…
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“Your Broadway and Mine” (Walter Winchell poem)
New York-born newspaper gossip columnist Walter Winchell (1897-1972) got his start on the Vaudeville News in 1920. He published the Broadway-themed poem "Your Broadway and Mine" on March…
JANFU (Joint Army Navy Foul-Up)
"JANFU" is a World War II term that means "Joint Army-Navy Foul Up." The actual term was probably "Joint Army-Navy Fuck Up." "Now some one has come up with JANFU,…
SNAFU (Situation Normal—All Fouled Up)
"SNAFU" is a World War II term that means "Situation Normal -- All Fouled Up." The actual term was probably "Situation Normal -- All Fucked Up." "That…
FUBAR (Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition)
"FUBAR” is a World War II term that means “Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition.” The actual term was probably “Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition.” "The latest Army superlative,…
Mae West (life preserver jacket)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Mae WestMary Jane "Mae" West (August 17, 1893 – November 22, 1980) was an American actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter, comedian, and sex…
“There is absolutely no excuse for laziness. But if you find one, let me know”
"There is (absolutely) no excuse for laziness. But if you find one, let me know" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "There's no excuse for laziness, but…
“Best friends: Ready to die for each other, but will fight over the last slice of pizza”
"Best friends: Ready to die for each other, but will fight to the death over the last slice of pizza" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. “'@MrShade_: Best…
“People are like Oreos. The good stuff is on the inside”
"People are like Oreos. The good stuff is on the inside" is a saying that has been printed on many images. A creme filling is on the inside of an Oreo cookie. ":-) RT @Schmoodles:…
“Military chefs are literally serving their country”
There are many ways to "serve" one's country. This was posted on Reddit -- Showerthoughts on July 29, 2019: "US Military chefs are literally serving their country." Reddit…
“What do you get if you divide 22 sheep with 7 collies.”/“Shepherd’s pi.”
The number π (pi) is approximately 22/7. A riddle was posted on Twitter by Graeme McKendry (and others) on March 8, 2012: Q: What do you get if you divide 22 sheep with 7 collies? A:…
“I followed a diet but it didn’t follow me back, so I unfollowed it”
"I followed a diet but it didn’t follow me back, so I unfollowed it" is a jocular dieting saying that has been printed on many images. "I followed a diet. It didn't follow me…
“I haven’t kept up my subscription to Scrabble Club. Now they’re sending me threatening letters”
A joke on the Scrabble word game was posted on Twitter by Jim Crowfoot on November 23, 2015: "I've missed paying my subscription to Scrabble Club and now they have started sending me…
“Flowers grow back even after they are stepped on. So will I”
"Flowers grow back even after they are stepped on. So will I" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "Flowers grow back, even if they are stepped on. so…
“Where is this kitchen that everyone says makes abs?”
“Great abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym” is a classic saying about diet and exercise. "Where is this kitchen that everyone says makes abs?" is a jocular saying that has…
“You are a beautiful cupcake in a world full of muffins”
"Be a cupcake in a world (full) of muffins" (or "You are a beautiful cupcake in a world full of muffins") is a saying that has been printed on many images. A cupcake is similar…
Big Apple Circus (1977-present)
The Big Apple Circus began in 1977, during the 1970s revival of the "Big Apple" name. It is still going. Wikipedia: Big Apple CircusThe Big Apple Circus is a circus based in New York…
“If you combine wine and dinner, the new word is winner”
"Wine + dinner = winner" is a wine saying that has been printed on many images. "Wine+dinner= Winner!" was posted on Twitter by Monica Brady on August 28, 2010. "And while…
“Be a cupcake in a world full of muffins”
"Be a cupcake in a world (full) of muffins" (or "You are a beautiful cupcake in a world full of muffins") is a saying that has been printed on many images. A cupcake is similar…
“Wine + dinner = winner”
"Wine + dinner = winner" is a wine saying that has been printed on many images. "Wine+dinner= Winner!" was posted on Twitter by Monica Brady on August 28, 2010. "And while…