“Fascism is capitalism plus murder”
Upton Sinclair (1878-1968), formerly a socialist, unsuccessfully ran for governor of California as a Democrat in 1934 under the End Poverty In California (EPIC) platform. Sinclair said that he…
Origin of “The Whole Nine Yards”
“Fashion changes more frequently than the weather”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Google BooksCricket, Volume 4LaSalle, IL: Open Court Publishing Company1976Pg. 596:Mini, midi, maxi! Fashion changes faster than the weather, usually with less reason.…
“Fast food implies the existence of furious food”
There is "fast food," but no "fast & furious food." "you've heard of fast food now get ready for furious food" was posted on Twitter by marcos on May 29,…
“Fast food is an oxymoron”
"Since 'to fast' means 'not to eat', and food is 'that which is to eat', it follows that 'fast food' is an oxymoron—food NOT to eat!" was posted…
“Fast food restaurants need a third window where you can trade in all the wrong food they gave you at the second window”
Drive thru restaurants often have a first window for payment, and then a second window to pick up the food. Some people have suggested that a third window is needed to correct the order. "Fast…
“Fast food restaurants should have a third window where you can trade in the wrong stuff they gave you at the second window”
Drive thru restaurants often have a first window for payment, and then a second window to pick up the food. Some people have suggested that a third window is needed to correct the order. "Fast…
“Fast. cheap, good—pick any two”
A popular business axiom states that a customer can "pick any two -- fast, cheap, good." Accomplishing all three is not possible. "Good, Fast, Cheap -- Pick Any Two" was a…
“Fat girls need to understand that wearing yoga pants is a privilege, not a right”
"Spandex is a privilege, not a right" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Fat chicks/girls need to understand that wearing yoga pants is a privilege, not a…
“Fat girls need to understand that yoga pants are a privilege, not a right”
"Spandex is a privilege, not a right" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Fat chicks/girls need to understand that wearing yoga pants is a privilege, not a…
“Fat is flavor’ (“Fat equals flavor”)
"Fat is flavor" or "fat equals flavor" (also with the English spelling "fat is flavour" or "fat equals flavour") is a popular food expression for cooking…
“Fat people aren’t marginalized. They’re buttered”
"I detest being marginalized. I prefer to be lightly buttered" is a jocular one-line saying that was posted on Twitter on September 20, 2011. "Marginalized" sounds a bit like…
“Fat people who get offended by fat jokes should lighten up”
A fat joke about fat jokes is: Fat people who get offended by fat jokes should really lighten up." "You fat people who get offended when people make fat jokes around you I have two words…
“Fat why you not keeping me warm? Fat you suck”
Many people gain an extra layer of fat in the wintertime. They rationalize that the fat will at least keep them warm, but they often still feel cold. "and why isn't the layer of fat that…
“Fat, single and ready for a Pringle”
"Single and ready to mingle" is a dating saying. "Fat, single and ready for a Pringle" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Chubby, single and ready…
“Father Time is undefeated” (sports adage)
"Father Time is undefeated" means that age catches up and eventually defeats all athletes. American football analyst Michael Irvin made the comment about quarterback Brett Favre in…
“Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only cheaper”
The Dennis the Menace comic strip by Hank Ketcham (1920-2001), on June 14, 1952, had Dennis tell his friend Joey a now-classic observation about Father's Day: "Father's Day? Well,…
“Fatigue makes cowards of us all”
"Fatigue makes cowards of us all" has been popularly credited to both United States Army General George S. Patton, Jr. (1885-1945) and to Green Bay Packers football head coach Vince…
“Faygo is a poor man’s Fanta”
The soft drinks Fanta (introduced in 1940), Crush (introduced as Orange Crush in 1911), Faygo (introduced in 1907), Sunkist (introduced in 1979), Orangina (introduced in 1936), Mirinda (introduced…
“FDA approved does NOT mean scientifically proven. It means business deal made”
"FDA approved does NOT mean scientifically proven. It means business deal made" (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Marcos Colome on September 6, 2021, and this received over…
“FDA issues warning about black licorice for Halloween: ‘It tastes like shit’”
"FDA issues warning about black licorice for Halloween: 'It tastes like shit'" is a meme that has been printed on many images. The FDA is the Food and Drug Administration. The…