“Never cook with wine you wouldn’t drink”
"Never cook with (a) wine you wouldn't drink" is a popular adage about cooking with wine. Some people believe that cheap wine can be used in cooking, but after the alcohol…
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“Never cover a judge by his book”
"Don't judge a book by its cover" is an old proverb. "You can't cover a judge by his book" is a jocular variation that was used in a song by the Pheremones in 1992. A…
“Never date a chick that works at Subway. She knows what 6 inches really looks like”
"Never date a chick that works at Subway. She knows what 6 inches really looks like" is a sex joke that has been printed on many images. Subway fast food restaurants serve six-inch sub…
“Never date Jack-O-Lantern. He’s hollow inside”
A jack-o'-lantern is a carved pumpkin; the insides of the pumpkin are removed. A joke was posted on Facebook by Indian Hills Community Sign on October 29, 2020: "Never date…
“Never delay kissing a pretty girl or opening a bottle of whiskey”
"Never delay kissing a pretty girl or opening a bottle of whiskey" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "I want to give you some personal advice. Never delay kissing a…
“Never delay kissing a pretty girl or opening a bottle of whisky”
"Never delay kissing a pretty girl or opening a bottle of whiskey" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "I want to give you some personal advice. Never delay kissing a…
“Never depend on someone else to make you happy, that’s what beer is for”
"Never depend on someone else to make you happy, that’s what alcohol is for" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Never depend on someone else to make you happy,…
“Never depend on someone else to make you happy, that’s what alcohol is for”
"Never depend on someone else to make you happy, that’s what alcohol is for" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Never depend on someone else to make you happy,…
“Never depend on someone else to make you happy, that’s what wine is for”
"Never depend on someone else to make you happy, that’s what alcohol is for" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Never depend on someone else to make you happy,…
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world”
Margaret Mead (1901-1978) was a well-known anthropologist who received degrees from Barnard College and Columbia University. She's known today for a quotation she might not have said:…
“Never drink unless you’re alone or with somebody”
"Never drink unless you're alone or with somebody" appears as an "anonymous cowboy quote" in the book Cowboy Cocktails (2000), by Grady Spears and Brigit Binns. The…
“Never eat anything bigger than your head”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: B. KlibanBernard "Hap" Kliban (January 1, 1935 – August 12, 1990) was an influential cartoonist born in New York.(...)LegacyAccording to Art…
“Never eat at a place called Mom’s”
In the early-mid 1900s, many restaurants advertised "real home cooking" and were called "Mom's." Nelson Algren's novel A Walk on the Wild Side (1956) stated three…
“Never eat Chinese food in Oklahoma”
New York (NY) Times restaurant critic Bryan Miller wrote a list of "Rules of the Road" in his July 16, 1983 column. One rule was: "The Chinese Law: Never eat Chinese food in…
“Never Eat Chips, Eat Salad Sandwiches And Remain Young” (“necessary” spelling aid)
"Never Eat Chips/Cheese/Cake, Eat Salad/Salmon Sandwiches And Remain Young” is a mnemonic aid that some have used to spell the word “necessary.” The line “Never Eat Chips: Eat Salad…
“Never eat more than you can lift”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Miss PiggyMiss Piggy is a Muppet character who was primarily played by Frank Oz on The Muppet Show. In 2001, Eric Jacobson began performing the role, although…
“Never eat spinach with a stranger”
Highland Appliance Superstore (originally in Highland Park, Michigan) ran a television advertisement in the 1980s for its Washington's Birthday sale. Benjamin Franklin called George Washington…
“Never eat uranium. You’ll get atomic ache”
"Atomic ache" sounds a bit like "a tummy ache." "Eating uranium can cause atomic ache" was posted on the newsgroup Google Groups: rec.humor on April 22, 1991.…
“Never entrust your life to those whom you can’t trust with your wallet”
"Never trust your life with people you can't trust with your wallet" and "Never entrust your life to those whom you can't trust with your wallet" are sayings that have…
“Never fall in love with a stock” (Wall Street adage)
Investors often fall in love with stocks that increase in value or pay good dividends. "Never fall in love with a stock" is a Wall Street adage cited in print from at least the 1950s.…