“The house isn’t under construction—kids just live here”
"The house isn't under construction -- kids just live here" is a popular house sign. "The house isn't under construction...kids just live here" has been cited in print…
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Genitalian (someone who votes based on a candidate’s sex)
Conservative radio talk show host Mark Levin discussed the presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton on the Mark Levin Show of April 13, 2015. Levin said that Clinton was seeking the…
“Why did they stop selling beer at the baseball park?” (joke)
A popular joke is told at the beginning of baseball season: Q: Why did they stop selling beer at the baseball park?A: Because the Mets/Yankees lost the opener. The joke has been cited in print…
“Golf is tee-rific” (“Golf is tee-rrific”)
Many stories about golf spell the word "terrific" as "tee-rific" or "tee-rrific." "It's TEE-rific" was cited in a 1950 golf advertisement.…
“Can a kangaroo jump higher than the Empire State Building?” (joke)
New York City's 102-story Empire State Building opened in 1931 and was the tallest building in the world until 1970. A popular joke is: Q: Can a kangaroo jump higher than the Empire State…
“Red, white and blue stand for freedom until they are flashing behind you”
"I find it ironic that the colors red, white and blue stand for freedom until they are flashing behind you" is a jocular saying that has been printed on ecards and posters. The…
“Why is it that our nose runs, but our feet smell?”
"Why is it that our nose runs, but our feet smell?" is a joke that dates back to at least 1902, when this joke appeared in many newspapers: "The following is told by a teacher in the…
“Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you mad”
"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" is from John 8:32 of the King James Bible. "Thou shalt know the truth, and the truth shall make you mad" is from…
“May our home know joy, each room hold laughter”
"May our home/walls know joy, each room hold laughter, and every window open to great possibilities" is a saying that has been printed on many posters. The saying has been cited in print…
“Fencing takes two lifetimes to master”
Entry in progress -- B.P. "Dressage takes two lifetimes to master" is a similar saying. Wikipedia: FencingContemporary fencing is the modern state of the western art of combat with the…
“Dressage takes two lifetimes to master”
Entry in progress -- B.P. "Fencing takes two lifetimes to master" is a similar saying. Wikipedia: DressageDressage (/ˈdrɛsɑːʒ/ or /drɨˈsɑːʒ/; a French term, most commonly…
Horse Ballet (dressage nickname)
"Dressage" is a French term meaning "training," where a horse and rider perform predetermined movements. Dressage is often called "horse ballet." "Col.…
“If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room”
"If you're the smartest person in the room, then you're in the wrong room" is a saying that has been printed on many posters. The saying is usually not credited to any author.…
Sesame Seed Bun (hamburger bun)
The term "hamburger bun" has been cited in print since at least 1902. Seeded bread has long been popular, and seeded hamburger buns add to the flavor and texture. "HAMBURGER Served…
“If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you…”
"If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many posters. The saying was…
“The best angle from which to approach any problem is the try-angle”
"The best angle from which to approach any problem is the try-angle" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many posters. The saying was cited in 1921 in the Bostnn (MA) Sunday…
“If you stumble, make it part of the dance”
"If you stumble, make it part of the/your dance" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many posters. "If you stumble, make it part of your dance" was cited on…
“If ‘Plan A’ doesn’t work, the alphabet has 25 more letters”
If "Plan A" (the first option) doesn't work, people either quit or move on to "Plan B" (the second option). "If 'Plan A' didn't/doesn't work,…
“You manage things; you lead people”
"You manage things; you lead people" has been credited to Rear Admiral Grace Hopper (1906-1992). In a 1982 navy magazine, she was quoted: "We manage things. We lead people."…
Deja Brew (déjà vu + brew)
"Deja brew" (déjà vu + brew) is a pun that has applied to both beer and coffee. "Deja brew" was cited as a crossword clue in New York magazine in 1985. "Deja Brew - the…