“Between pigeons and politicians, it’s hard to keep the courthouse clean”
"Between pigeons and politicians, it's hard to keep the courthouse clean" is a jocular one-line saying. "Two reasons it is difficult to keep a courthouse clean" pigeons and…
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“The peasants are revolting” (“The people are revolting”)
"The peasants/people are revolting" is a joke, playing of the meanings of "revolting" ("rebelling" and "disgusting"). The Peasants Are Revolting (1971), by…
“The U.S. dollar is the cleanest dirty shirt”
"Then I fumbled in my closet through my clothes and found my cleanest dirty shirt" is a lyric in the country song "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down." written by Kris…
“He who forgets the language of gratitude can never be on speaking terms with happiness”
"He who forgets the language of gratitude can never be on speaking terms with happiness" (or, "if you’ve forgotten the language of gratitude, you’ll never be on speaking terms…
“Alcohol…Because sometimes the truth needs a laxative”
"Alcohol...Because sometimes the truth needs a laxative" is a jocular line that was first cited on Twitter on May 30, 2013. The saying has also appeared on a snarkEcard.…
“How many college freshmen does it take to screw in a lightbulb?” (joke)
Students at one college or university often tell a joke about a rival school: Q: How many (insert college name) freshmen does it take to screw in a lightbulb?A: None. That's a sophomore-level…
“Put them in a big bowl and beat for three hours” (college football joke)
College football has a bowl playoff system. “How do you make (insert football team name) cookies?” a classic joke goes. “Put them in a big bowl and beat for three hours” is the answer. The…
“Just like our bodies, our minds need exercise ...” (joke)
"Just like our bodies, our minds need exercise. That's why I think of jogging every morning" is a joke that was cited on Twitter on April 2, 2013. "Your mind needs exercise just…
“You’re telling me a chicken fried this rice?” (chicken fried rice joke)
The Chinese restaurant dish of "chicken fried rice" is fried rice with chicken; it is not rice that is fried by a chicken. "There's no way in hell a chicken fried this…
“Our office just got a new conference table—it sleeps 16”
Workers often mentally fall asleep at some board meetings, prompting the joke: "Our office just got a new conference table. It sleeps 16." "Our office just bought a new conference…
Tunnelgeddon (tunnel + Armageddon)
"Tunnelgeddon" (tunnel + Armageddon) is the traffic nightmare of tunnel delays -- often caused by a lane closure or the closure of an entire tunnel. "Tunnelgeddon" has been…
CIA News Network (CNN nickname)
The Cable News Network (CNN), a 24-hour cable news channel, was founded by Ted Turner and first broadcast on June 1, 1980. Some critics believe that CNN is propaganda for the United States…
“A deal is a deal” (business saying)
"A deal is a deal" means that a deal (such as a contract) has been agreed to and that its conditions shouldn't be changed. "None o' yer backin' out; a bargain's a…
Student Affluence Test (“SAT” backronym)
The SAT test (popularly used in college admissions) once stood for “Scholastic Aptitude Test” and then “Scholastic Assessment Test.” There have been many backronyms (back acronyms) for…
Juice Crawl
"Juice crawl" is a juice version of the "pub crawl." The first juice crawl was organized for October 18, 2014 in New York City, with participants visiting the city's juice…
“The most trusted name in news” (CNN slogan)
CNN, a 24-hour cable news network, began to use the slogan "The Most Trusted Name in News" in 2000 and 2002. A 2002 Pew Research Center Study was cited as the basis for the slogan in…
“Someday is not a day of the week”
"Someday is not a day of the week" is a saying that has been printed on many posters. If something is schedule to be completed "someday," that often means "never."…
Dark Horse Car
A "dark horse car" (dark horse + car) is similar to a popular model car, but is less well-known and often 20% cheaper. "Buyers Find Deals With 'Dark Horse Cars' by…
“This kitchen is seasoned with love”
"This kitchen is seasoned with love" is a saying that has been printed on many wall decorations in many kitchens, both professional and in the home. The saying has been cited in print…
“I won’t be impressed with technology until I can download food”
"I won't be impressed with technology until I can download food" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts and posters. "i look forward to…