“15 years ago the internet was an escape from the real world”
The internet is often compared to the "real world." Noah Smith posted an observation on Twitter on August 28, 2017 that immediately went viral: "15 years ago, the internet was an…
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“1920: Alcohol is prohibited 2020: Liquor stores are an essential business”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in the closures of non-essential businesses. Liquor stores -- and, in some states, marijuana stores -- were deemed essential businesses. "1920:…
“1920: Alcohol is prohibited 2020: Marijuana stores are an essential business”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in the closures of non-essential businesses. Liquor stores -- and, in some states, marijuana stores -- were deemed essential businesses. "1920:…
“1984 is a great book. All kids should be forced to read it”
Many schools require students to read George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949) -- an anti-authoritarian novel. The American television series Community aired the episode "Digital…
“1984 is not an instruction manual”
"1984 is not an instruction manual" has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts, posters and buttons. The saying became popular with the Occupy Wall Street movement in 2011 and…
“1st rule of family gatherings, always bring your own vehicle so you can leave when you want”
"1st rule of family gatherings always bring your own vehicle so you can leave when you want" was posted on Twitter by CARI on January 12, 2019. The tweet received over 110,000 likes, and…
“2 stages of my life: I should eat & I shouldn’t have eaten that much”
Two stages of thinking about food defines one's life, at least according to a post on Twitter by Sarcasm Society on June 29, 2016: "2 stages of my life :1) I should eat.2) I…
“2 teach is 2 touch a life 4 ever”
A popular saying about teaching (based on 2+2=4) is: 2 teach is2 touch a life----4 ever The saying has been printed on many gift items, such as posters, T-shirts and mugs. "2 teach is 2 touch…
“2 ways to stay healthy: Drink plenty of water and mind your business”
"Drink water & mind your business" (also "Good morning. Don't forget to drink water and mind your own business," among other variations) is a saying that has been…
“2-step verification implies the existence of cha cha verification”
Sometimes authentication/verification involves several steps, such as "two-factor authentication" or "2-step verification." This has nothing to do with the "two-step"…
“20 years from now kids are going to realize their quarantine haircuts were done by dad’s…”
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic led to quarantines and the closing of barber shops. Many people cut their hair at home. "20 years from now kids are going to realize their quarantine…
“2000-2009 were the glory years for New Year’s Eve party glasses”
From 2000 to 2009, many people wore novelty New Year's Eve glasses with the year on them. The "0" numbers were for the eyes. The New Year's Eve glasses still were made after…
“2019: Avoid negative people. 2020: Avoid positive people. 2021: Avoid people”
"2019: Avoid negative people. 2020: Avoid positive people. 2021: Avoid people" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The joke was told during the Covid-19 (coronavirus)…
“2019: live, laugh, love. 2020: lather, rinse, repeat”
"Live, Laugh, Love" is a saying from a 1904 poem by Bessie Anderson Stanley. "Lather, rinse, repeat" is a saying about applying shampoo. The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic made…
“2020 has shown me you don’t need fun to have alcohol”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic led to many people quarantining at home. Liquor stores were left open, and many people drank. "Quarantine has shown me that you really don’t need fun to…
“2020 is still better than my first marriage”
The year 2020 was a difficult one for many because of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. "2020 is still better than my first marriage" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many…
“2020: The year health experts told you to avoid the gym”
The 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic caused many gyms to close. A joke was posted on Reddit -- Oneliners on November 17, 2020: "2020: The year health experts told you to avoid the…
“2020: The year your wheelie bin goes out more than you”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many people being quarantined in their homes. The garbage and recycling bins left the home more than many people. "2020: The year your wheelie…
“22/7 is Pi day. 14/3 is American Pi day”
Pi Day is March 14th (3/14), just as Pi is "3.14." However, many non-U.S. countries represent dates by day-month, making this date 14/3. The date of 3/14 is "American Pi (Day)."…
“24 hours from vine to brine” (pickling adage)
Cucumbers must be fresh -- no more than a day from when cut from the vine -- in order to make the best pickles. The old rule is, "24 hours from vine to brine." "Twenty-four hours…