“Dumplings are just Chinese ravioli”
Dumplings is a dish that is sometimes compared to ravioli. "Chinese ravioli" was printed in the book San Francisco's Chinatown (1936), and the earliest cites usually referred to…
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“Dumplings imply the existence of a large dumple”
The word "dumpling" inspires some people to invent the world "dumple." "Is having dumplings with dumple" was posted on Twitter by Teddÿ Cee on September 15, 2008.…
“Dungeness crab implies the existence of Dragoness crab”
The Dungeness crab has nothing to do with the game of Dungeons and Dragons, but there are jokes. "Last night I finally dined on dungeness crab, so I can now look forward to the next food on my…
“Dunno what this WiFi dude did, but I’ve seen a ton of bars and restaurants demanding his freedom”
Many restaurants have signs that say "Free Wi-Fi," but that doesn't mean that someone named "Wi-Fi" is in jail. A jocular comment was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on September…
“During a campaign, the air is full of speeches—and vice versa”
"During a campaign, the air is full of speeches -- and vice versa" (the reverse, meaning "the speeches are full of air") is a humorous quip that appears to date from the 1960s.…
“During exams, students look up for inspiration, down in desperation”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Google BooksMiddle and High School Teaching: Methods, Standards, and Best PracticesBy James A. DuPlassBoston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Co.2006Pg. 280:Prior to a test, announce…
“During his air test, a young pilot flew through a rainbow. He passed with flying colors”
Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterCharles White@cewtwoReplying to @MistyMontano@MistyMontano During his air test a young pilot flew through a rainbow. He passed with flying colors.7:37 PM - 23 Jun…
“During the Middle Ages, they celebrated the end of the plague with wine and orgies…”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic led to lockdowns, and people anxiously looked for it to end. "I read somewhere that people in the Middle Ages celebrated the end of the plague with orgies. I…
“Dusted once. It came back. Not falling for that again”
"Dusted once. It came back. Not falling for that again" (or "I dusted once. It came back. I'm not falling for that again") is a jocular saying that has been printed on many…
“Duty is ours; results are God’s” (“Duty is ours, consequences are God’s”)
Matthew Henry (1662-1714), an English commentator on the Bible, wrote in An Exposition of All the Books of the Old and New Testaments (1708-1710): "Good men are more solicitous and desirous to…
“Duty. Honor, Country”
"Duty, Honor, County" is the motto of the United States Military Academy at West Point. The motto was adopted in 1898 from a committee headed by Col. Charles W. Larned. "Duty, honor,…
“Dying is easy; comedy is hard” (theatre adage)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Edmund KeanEdmund Kean (17 March 1789 – 15 May 1833) was an English actor, regarded in his time as the greatest ever.(...)He died at Richmond, Surrey where he…
“Dyslexic racists hate gingers”
"When I first discovered anti Ginger sentiment in the UK I thought maybe they were just dyslexic racists... #thingsithinkaboutwhenimhomesick" was posted on Twitter by "THAT BEING…
“Each cup of tea represents an imaginary voyage”
"Each cup of tea represents an imaginary voyage" is a tea saying that has been printed on many images. The saying, credited to Catherine Douzel, has been one of the most popular…
“Each day of our lives we make deposits into the memory banks of our children”
"Each day of our lives we make deposits in/into the memory banks of our children" is a quotation that has been printed on posters; the saying has been posted at many schools and has been…
“Eagles don’t deliver on Sunday” (NFL football joke)
The U.S. Postal Service doesn't deliver on Sundays. NFL football games are usually played on Sundays. A popular joke asks, how is an NFL team like the postal service (or an NFL player like the…
“Eagles don’t take flight lessons from chickens”
"Eagles don't take flight lessons from chickens" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. "Eagles DO NOT Take Flight Lessons From Chickens" was posted…
“Eagles may soar, but weasels don’t get sucked into jet engines”
"Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines" is a humorous quotation used in government and business. The saying means that there are dangers in climbing up the…
“Early morning sex has been proven to be more effective than coffee”
"Morning sex. Proven to be more effective than coffee" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Morning sex is way more effective than coffee!" was posted on…
“Early sunsets, warm tea, messy hair, big sweaters”
"Early sunsets, warm tea, messy hair, big sweaters" is an autumn saying that has been printed on many images. "Early sunsets, warm tea, & messy hair" was posted on Twitter…