“Efficiency of the Post Office, compassion of the IRS” (government-run healthcare)
National health care ("government-run health care") became a popular political topic in the early 1990s ("Hillarycare," after First Lady Hillary Clinton) and in 2009…
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“Egg nog implies the existence of chicken nog”
There is "eggnog," so some people assume that there should be "chickennog" and "spermnog." "Egg nog implies the existence of chicken nog" was posted on…
“Egg nog implies the existence of sperm nog”
There is "eggnog," so some people assume that there should be "chickennog" and "spermnog." "Egg nog implies the existence of chicken nog" was posted on…
“Egg rolls are basically deep fried cole slaw”
Egg rolls are sometimes said to be the crusty version of cole slaw. "Veggie spring roll is like Asian version of deep fried cole slaw" was posted on Twitter on December 3, 2009. "I…
“Egg+Mayo=Egg Salad, Potato+Mayo=Potato Salad. Math proves mayo magically turns any food into salad”
Does adding mayo turn a food into a salad? Kevin Lieber wrote on Twitter on September 29, 2018: "Egg + Mayo = Egg SaladPotato + Mayo = Potato Salad Chicken + Mayo = Chicken SaladMath proves…
“Eggnog implies the existence of chickennog”
There is "eggnog," so some people assume that there should be "chickennog" and "spermnog." "Egg nog implies the existence of chicken nog" was posted on…
“Eggnog implies the existence of spermnog”
There is "eggnog," so some people assume that there should be "chickennog" and "spermnog." "Egg nog implies the existence of chicken nog" was posted on…
“Eggnog is perfect for when you feel like drinking a glass of pancake batter”
Some people do not like eggnog. "@RichieRahRah hubby asked me what was in eggnog last night, and I had no idea! Looks like pancake batter in a glass, so i avoid it" was posted on…
“Eggnog is the candy corn of Christmas”
Various foods have been called "the candy corn of Christmas." That is to say, like candy corn, it's a food mainly eaten on the holiday (as with candy corn and Halloween) and at no…
“Eggplant: where chickens work”
Eggplant is sometimes joked as an "egg plant" -- that is, a factory (or plant) where eggs are made. The joke has been told at least as early as the Walt Disney animated short Alice's…
“Eggs are just boneless chicken”
Eggs have been said to be "boneless chicken." "well eggs are boneless chicken" was posted on Twitter by Brandon on September 16, 2010. "What you think eggs are [boneless…
“Eggs are technically boneless chicken”
Eggs have been said to be "boneless chicken." "well eggs are boneless chicken" was posted on Twitter by Brandon on September 16, 2010. "What you think eggs are [boneless…
“Eggs are the menstrual flow of hens” (“Eggs are chicken periods”)
"Eggs are the menstrual flow of hens" or "Eggs are chicken periods" are arguments made by some vegetarians, vegans and members of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of…
“Eggs are the original boneless chicken”
Eggs have been said to be "boneless chicken." "well eggs are boneless chicken" was posted on Twitter by Brandon on September 16, 2010. "What you think eggs are [boneless…
“Eggs are the real boneless chicken”
Eggs have been said to be "boneless chicken." "well eggs are boneless chicken" was posted on Twitter by Brandon on September 16, 2010. "What you think eggs are [boneless…
“Eggs are white because god knew black don’t crack”
The saying “black don't crack“ means that people wit darker skin wrinkle less with age. It has nothing to do with the color of eggs, but there are jokes. “Eggs are white cause black…
“Egotism, n: Doing the New York Times crossword puzzle with a pen”
"Egotism, n: Doing the New York Times crossword puzzle with a pen" has often been incorrectly attributed to Ambrose Bierce (1842-1913), author of the satirical lexicon The Devil's…
“Egyptians claimed to have invented the guitar, but they were such lyres”
Who invented the guitar? A pun was popularized in 2017: "Egyptians claimed to have invented the guitar, but they were such lyres (liars)." Deaf Forever Forum"Egyptians claimed to…
“Eh, it’s good enough.—Mediocrites, Greek philosopher”
Socrates (470-399 BC) was a Greek philosopher from Athens who is credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy. There was no philosopher named "Mediocrates" or…
“Ehh, good enough.—Mediocrates”
Socrates (470-399 BC) was a Greek philosopher from Athens who is credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy. There was no philosopher named "Mediocrates" or…