“If there is a question in a headline, the answer is always no” is a journalism adage. British technology journalist Ian Betteridge mentioned the adage in 2009, and it has often been called…
"Is Brooklyn still in the league?" or "Are the Dodgers still in the league?" is the famous remark by New York Giants manager Bill Terry on January 24, 1934. The exact wording is…
A chicken soup joke is: Q: Is chicken soup good for your health?A: Not if you're a chicken! The joke has been cited in print since at least 1996. Google BooksThe Little Giant Book of RiddlesBy…
Pizza is not a traditional Christmas dish, but some people would like to make Christmas pizza "a thing." Some others think that Christmas pizza should not be a thing. "Is Christmas…
"Is corn the only thing that’s delicious after it explodes?" was posted on Twitter by Tony LoConte on May 15, 2012. The corn reference is to popcorn. "Have we checked all food…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in home lockdowns. "Is everyone enjoying their free 30 day trial of communism?" is a saying that was posted on several images, usually with a…
Nutella is a brand of sweetened hazelnut cocoa spread. Some people pronounce it like "new-tella," and they wonder if there is or was an "Oldtella." "Nutella: better than…
Is the search engine Google a woman? Many images have been made suggesting this. "I also reason that Google is a woman; its just as unpredicatable" was posted on Twitter on May 22, 2009.…
"Is it bigger than a breadbox?" (or "Is it bigger than a bread box?") was a catchphrase on the television game show What's My Line?. Like the game of "Twenty…
"Is it bring your knife to work day or something? -- Julius Caesar" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Roman dictator Julius Caesar (100 BC-44 BC) was assassinated…
Dollar General is a chain of variety stores. It's sometimes joked that all the items are "generally a dollar." "Dollar General...where everything is generally a dollar. Like…
"NASCAR" stands for "National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing." "Is it called NASCAR because that’s the way a hillbilly pronounces 'nice car'?" is a…
When making a grilled cheese sandwich, the bread on one side often burns. There are many jokes about this. "Is it even possible to make a grilled cheese without totally burning one side?"…
When making a grilled cheese sandwich, the bread on one side often burns. There are many jokes about this. "Is it even possible to make a grilled cheese without totally burning one side?"…
"Is it Friday yet?" is a work saying that has been printed on many images. "Is it Friday yet?" was cited in print in 1913 and 1927, but became popular by at least 1978, when it…
"Is it just me or does everything cost like we're shopping in an airport now?" is a saying that has been printed on several images. Airport shopping is usually very expensive.…
Many people want to eat whatever food they want whenever they want it, regardless if the food is usually served at breakfast or dinner. This was posted (with four images) on X/Twitter by Danielle…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to homeschool their children. "Is it OK that I start drinking as soon as the kids go to school? Or does that make me a bad teacher?"…
The word "dismay" has nothing to do with the month of May, but there are jokes. "Good morning, everyone. It's June 1. We are disMAYed" was posted on Twitter by El Gecko on…
"Is it OK to use the AM radio after noon?" is a jocular one-liner that has been cited in print since at least 1995. The pun is on the two definitions for "AM" -- "ante…