“Continental breakfast implies the existence of incontinental breakfast”
A "continental breakfast" is a light breakfast (such as juice, cereal and pastries) that's often served in a hotel. There is no such thing as an "incontinental breakfast"…
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“Continental breakfasts should be served on tectonic plates”
A "continental breakfast" isn't the size of an actual continent, but there's a joke: "Continental breakfasts should be served on tectonic plates." "I've…
“Contrary to popular belief, the Pulitzer Prize isn’t the highest award in journalism. It is being killed by the CIA”
"Contrary to popular belief, the Pulitzer Prize isn't the highest award in journalism. It is being killed by the CIA" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, the…
“Control the controllables” (business adage)
"Control the controllables" is a popular saying in business, government and sports. One should control what one can control and not stress about the uncontrollable factors.…
“Convenient napkin dispenser lets you grab either a handful of 50 napkins or tear a small corner off 1 napkin”
"Convenient napkin dispenser lets you grab either a handful of 50 napkins or tear a small corner off 1 napkin" is a saying that was printed in The Babylon Bee on June 28, 2022. The napkin…
“Conversation is a two-way street” (adage)
"Conversation is a two-way street" is a popular adage. A conversation is not a lecture or monologue with just one person talking. "Remember that good conversation is a two-way…
“Cooked food smells great, but if a person smells like cooked food they don’t smell great”
A saying about the smell of cooked food was popularized on Reddit -- Shower Thughts on August 27, 2017: "Cooked food smells great, but if a person smells like cooked food they don't smell…
“Cooked to perfection” (“seasoned to perfection,” “grilled to perfection”)
The blog Serious Eats had a March 2012 discussion on "Overused food descriptions." The description "to perfection" was noted, as in "cooked to perfection,"…
“Cookie dough is the sushi of desserts”
"Cookie dough is the sushi of desserts" was posted on Reddit -- Shower Thoughts on August 2, 2014. Both cookie dough and sushi are raw food dishes. The saying has been printed on several…
“COOKING HACK: if you put too much water in your rice, toss a few phones in there”
"COOKING HACK: if you put too much water in your rice, toss a few phones in there" was posted on X/Twitter by "ben are scum" @UniqueDude2 on September 4, 2015. (The account is…
“Cooking is an art, baking is a science”
"Cooking is an art, baking is a science" has been cited in print since at least 1967 and is said to have originated in a King Arthur Flour catalogue. Cooking can be a form of art, with a…
“Cooking is like golf. You slice it, chip it, and put it on some greens”
"Cooking is like golf. You slice it, chip it, and put it on some greens" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "'Cooking Is Like Golf' Novelty Chef…
“Cooking is like golf. You slice it, chip it, and put it on some greens”
"Cooking is like golf. You slice it, chip it, and put it on some greens" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "'Cooking Is Like Golf' Novelty Chef…
“Cooking is love made visible”
"Cooking is love made visible" has been used on many gift items. "Work is love made visible" is a saying popularized in The Prophet (1923) by Kahlil Gibran. "Cooking is…
“Cooking Rule: If at first you don’t succeed, order pizza”
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again" is a popular American poem verse from the 1830s. The verse has many joke endings that replace "try, try again." Cooking…
“Cooking shows and vlogs never show the part where they have to clean up all the pots and pans”
Cooking shows may show the cooking, but they don't show the cleaning. "Cooking shows make me angry because they make it look so easy. And they never show them cleaning dishes, by far the…
“Cooking tip: Wrap turkey leftovers in aluminum foil and throw them out”
American cartoonist and writer Nicole Hollander is credited with the popular Thanksgiving line: "Cooking tip: Wrap turkey leftovers in aluminum foil and throw them out." It's not…
“Cool beans” (slang)
"Cool beans!" is an exclamation meaning "Excellent!" or "Wonderful!" The term "cool beans" appears to have been used in the Cheech and Chong movie Up in…
“Cop: You’re going to prison for forgery. Me (slides him a 37 dollar bill): What about now?”
A joke about forgery was posted on Twitter by Jon on July 17, 2020: Cop: you're going to prison for forgery.Me *slides him a 37 dollar bill* what about now? Twitter Jon@ArfMeasuresCop:…
“Copacabana (At the Copa)” (1978)
"Her name was Lola. She was a showgirl." So begins Barry Manilow's 1978 Grammy-winning song, "Copacabana (At the Copa)." The lyrics are by Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman.…