“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…
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“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…
“Ehh, good enough.—Mediocretes”
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…
“Eight S’s of wine tasting: See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip, Slurp, Swish, Swallow (or Spit) and Savor”
Wine tasting involves several steps, almost all beginning with the letter "S": see (sight), swirl, sniff (smell), sip, swish, savor, spit (or swallow) and score. Three S's"See,…
“Eighter from Decatur, county seat of Wise” (“Ada from Decatur”)
"Eighter from Decatur, county seat of Wise" is the slang of craps shooters who want to roll an eight. It was sometimes given as "Ada from Decatur." "Eighter" is first…
“Eisenhower Doll—wind it up and it does nothing for eight years”
A popular joke was said by Democrats about U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower (a Republican) in January 1961: "And in Washington they're laughing about the 'Eisenhower Doll.'…
“Either Coke or Pepsi is fine. I’m bi-carbonate”
"Bicarbonate of soda" has nothing to do with Coke or Pepsi or bisexuality, but there are jokes. "If I drink Pepsi or coke does that make me bi-carbonated?" was posted on Twitter…
“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) 7 January 1853, Evening Star (Washington, DC), "Scissors and Paste," pg. 3, col. 3:If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are…