“A spoon is just a bowl on a stick”
"A spoon is just a bowl on a stick" has been cited in print since at least 1995 ("a spoon is a sort of bowl on a stick"). "They're a bowl on a stick" is a lyric…
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“A spoon is just a small bowl with a handle”
Many people have said that a spoon is just a small, shallow bowl with a handle. "A spoon is a small bowl with a handle" was posted on Twitter by "two thirds of a ghost" on March…
“A sports bra implies the existence of an academic bra”
There are sports bras, but is there an academic bra? "Burn the academic bra!" was posted on Twitter by Paige on March 22, 2017. "A sports bra implies the existence of an academic…
“A sports network employee got arrested for selling company secrets. He was charged with ESPN-age”
The sports network ESPN has had some puns on its name, such as "ESPNage" (espionage). "A man was spying on the operations of a national cable sports network. The police caught him…
“A sports network employee got arrested for selling company secrets. He was charged with ESPN-age”
The sports network ESPN has had some puns on its name, such as "ESPNage" (espionage). "A man was spying on the operations of a national cable sports network. The police caught him…
“A SQL query goes into a restaurant…” (joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." There are several jokes involving SQL (Structured Query Language), pronounced…
“A SQL query walks into a bar…” (bar joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." There are several jokes involving SQL (Structured Query Language), pronounced…
“A square and a circle walk into a bar…” (bar joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A circle version is: "A square and a circle walk into a bar. The square says to the…
“A square, a triangle and a hexagon walk into a bar…” (bar joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A shape version is: "A square, a triangle and a hexagon walk into a bar. The bartender…
“A state of emergency that lasts 2 years is no longer a state of emergency. It is a dictatorship”
The COVID-19 pandemic extended over several years. Many governments used "emergency" powers during that time period. "A state of emergency that lasts 2 years is no longer a state of…
“A state of emergency that lasts two years is no longer a state of emergency. It’s a power grab”
The COVID-19 pandemic extended over several years. Many governments used "emergency" powers during that time period. "A state of emergency that lasts 2 years is no longer a state of…
“A statesman is a politician who is dead”
The term "statesman" often is regarded as more lofty than the term "politician." A "statesman" thinks of a country's interest while a "politician"…
“A statesman is any politician it’s considered safe to name a school after”
"A statesman is any politician it's considered safe to name a school after" was printed in the "Senator Soaper" syndicated newspaper column in October 1966. “Senator…
“A steak a day keeps the vegans away”
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is a famous saying. Several sayings expressing what keeps vegans away have been printed on several images. "A rib a day keeps the vegans…
“A stew boiled is a stew spoiled”
An old adage (dating to at least the 1820s) is: "Turkey boiled is Turkey spoiled;And Turkey roast is Turkey lost;But Turkey braised is Turkey praised." By at least 1866, this became:…
“A stinky man walks into a bar…” (bar joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A "bar of soap" version is: "A stinky man walks into a bar. Unfortunately it…
“A stir fry is just a hot salad”
Stir fry has been compared to a hot salad. "Stir fry is just like having a hot salad. Random thought" was posted on Twitter by Megan Kittrell on December 26, 2010. "Stir Fry is just…
“A stock doesn’t know where it has been” or “A stock doesn’t know you own it” (Wall Street proverb)
"A stock doesn't know you own it" is a proverb that's been used by financial writer "Adam Smith" (George Goodman) in the 1960s and also investor Warren Buffett. The…
“A stock is worth what someone is willing to pay for it” (Wall Street adage)
What is a stock worth? An old Wall Street adage has it that a stock is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. The pricing phrase dates to at least the 1800s. 17 December 1882, Grand Forks…
“A stock market crash is worse than a divorce. You lose half your money & your wife is still around”
"A stock market crash is worse than a divorce. You lose half your money and your wife is still around" is a jocular line that has been printed on many images. "Found on FB 'A…