“Do not adjust your set”
In the early days of television, both the transmission and the television sets performed poorly. A broadcast frequently announced "Please do not adjust your receiver/set" to explain a…
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“Do not ask God to guide your footsteps if you’re not willing to move your feet”
"Do not ask God to guide your footsteps if you're not willing to move your feet" is a saying that has been printed on many posters. "Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps,…
“Do not call the police on suspicious people in your neighborhood! Those are your neighbors…”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic closed most barbershops and salons. People were quarantined in their homes, where they dressed informally. "DO NOT call the police on suspicious people in…
“Do not drink and drive, because there are people out there who text and drive”
"Do not drink and drive, because there are people out there who text and drive and they will hit you and it will be your fault" was posted on Twitter by Shawn on November 11, 2013. The…
“Do not drink and wrap presents. Also, if anyone gets a remote for Christmas…”
"Do not drink and wrap presents! Also if anyone gets a remote control for Christmas, I’m going to need that back!" was posted on Twitter by Yankee Jenn (and others) on December 15,…
“Do not honk at me. My life is worthless. I will kill us both” (bumper sticker)
"Do not honk at me. My life is worthless. I will kill us both" is a jocular bumper sticker that has been printed on many images. The bumper sticker is meant to be a joke. "do NOT…
“Do not judge my story by the chapter you walked in on”
"Do not judge my story by the chapter you walked in on" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is unknown. "Dear everyone else, don't judge my story based…
“Do not let people who surround themselves with barbed wire and armed soldiers…”
"Do not let people who surround themselves with barbed wire and armed soldiers tell you that you cannot own a firearm to defend yourself" is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on an…
“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do”
"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do" is what UCLA basketball coach John Wooden (1810-2010) said in his book, They Call Me Coach (1972). It's not known when…
“Do not make peace with evil. Destroy it”
"Do not make peace with evil. Destroy it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "'Evil' is a more essentialist, foundational, theological term. you don't…
“Do not make your mask from masking tape”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. Masking tape is not necessarily just for face masks, but there are jokes. "If I tear my mask, can I use…
“Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and will pee on your computer”
"Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and will pee/piss on your computer" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Do not meddle in the affairs of…
“Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup”
"Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts, bumper stickers and…
“Do not meddle in the affairs of Unix, for it is subtle and quick to core dump”
"Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger" is from The Fellowship of the Ring (1954) by J. R. R. Tolkien (1892-1973). There have been many jocular…
“Do not regret growing old. It is a privilege denied to many”
"Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many" is a saying that has been printed on many posters. "Be glad to grow old; it's privilege denied to many" was…
“Do not reward yourself with food. You are not a dog”
"Do not reward yourself with food. "You are not a dog" (or "Don't reward yourself with food. You're not a dog") is a dieting saying that has been printed on many…
“Do not underestimate your abilities. That is your boss’s job”
"Do not underestimate your abilities. That is your boss's job" is a jocular work saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on the newsgroup ba.mountain-folk…
“Do people still actually eat 3 meals a day or do we all just survive off of stress & iced coffee”
"Do people still actually eat 3 meals a day or do we all just survive off of stress & iced coffee" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on…
“Do people who run know that we’re not food anymore?”
"Do people who run know that we're not food anymore?" is a jocular line, referring to a time long ago when people ran from animals for survival. "Do people who run know that…
“Do people who run marathons know about cars?”
Many people question those who run marathons. "Do people who run marathons know about cars?" was posted on Twitter by Lauren Kirshner on January 9, 2013. "Do people who run marathons…