A suggestion about British time was posted on X/Twitter by English author, television presenter, producer, novelist, and comedian Richard Osman on March 25, 2018: "Instead of ‘British Summer…
"Instead of a condom, I carry a moist towelette in my wallet. The odds of me finding delicious chicken wings are far greater than my chances of getting laid" (or "Instead of a…
"Instead of a condom, I carry a moist towelette in my wallet. The odds of me finding delicious chicken wings are far greater than my chances of getting laid" (or "Instead of a…
"Is the glass half empty or half full?" is a common expression. A joke version was posted on Twitter by Bob Kostic on February 15, 2018: "Instead of a swear jar, I have a negativity…
Alphabet pasta (called "alphabet spaghetti" in the UK) has had a few puns. "Instead of alphabet spaghetti they should make alphabet butter. Spread the word" was posted on…
Many people throw out receipts. "Instead of 'And here's your receipt', they should say, 'Will you throw this away for me?'" was posted on Twitter by Nick…
"Instead of conspiracy theorist, I prefer to be called a connect the dots specialist" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Instead of 'Conspiracy Theorist', I…
"Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The quotation is from Doug Larson…
A meme about road naming is: "One Simple Suggestion!Instead Of Giving Roads The Names Of Leaders And Celebrities, If We Give Names OfContractor Who Built It With His AddressAnd Number, I think…
Many governments want to track people's movements with digital ID. This was posted on X/Twitter by James Melville 🚜 on November 15, 2022: "Instead of governments having digital ID on…
"Instead of John, I call my bathroom Jim. That way it sounds better when I say I went to the Jim first thing this morning" is a jocular gym saying that has been printed on many images.…
"Instead of presents this year, I'm giving everyone my opinion. Get excited" (or "This Christmas/year instead of gifts, I'm giving everyone my opinion. Get excited")…
Is real life something other than on the internet? A one-liner was posted by "blank" on Twitter on September 25, 2011: "Instead of saying 'real life' we should just call it…
Many people --- mostly non-economists -- believe that the poor get richer simply by raising the minimum wage. The following meme (featuring the Philosoraptor) was posted on X/Twitter by Being…
"Institutions will try to preserve the problem to which they are the solution" was said by technology writer Clay Shirky at SXSW (South by Southwest, a conference in Austin, TX) in March…
Steinway & Sons pianos have been an institution in Queens. The company's 1920 slogan was "The Instrument of the Immortals." http://www.steinway.com/steinway/Since 1853, Steinway…
"Miller's Law of Insurance: Insurance covers everything except what happens" has been cited in print since at least its publication in The Complete Murphy's Law: A Definitive…
"Insurance is sold, not bought" is a popular axiom of the insurance business (especially for life insurance), cited in print since at least 1916. Insurance can be complicated and, unless…
The Washington (DC) Post held a contest requesting new words from old words, with only one letter changed. One winner was declared in August 1998: "Intaxication: euphoria at getting a refund…
"Intelligence is like underwear -- have it, but don't show it off" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Intelligence is like underwear; everybody should have some,…