“What would we do without onions and garlic”
"In 1936, he (Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948 -- ed.) wrote what many Indians think today, 'I don't know what the poor man will do without onions and garlic'" was printed in The…
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“What would you call a super successful poultry farmer?”/“Chick magnate.”
"Chick magnet" (where women are "chicks") shouldn't be confused with "chick magnate" (where young chickens are chicks), but there are jokes. "My grandfather…
“What would you find in Charles Dickens’ kitchen?”/“The best of thymes, the worst of thymes.”
A joke on the famous first line of the novel A Tale of Two Cities (1859) by Charles Dickens (1812-1870) -- "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" -- was printed in BuzzFeed…
“What would you find on a haunted beach?”/“A sand witch.”
The word "sandwich" is often spelled "sand witch" --especially around Halloween. "A sand witch -- a pretty girl in bathing costume" was printed in many newspapers in…
“What would you get if you crossed Christmas with St. Patrick’s Day?”/“St. O’Claus.”
A holiday riddle is: Q: What would you get if you crossed Christmas with St. Patrick's Day?A: St. O'Claus. "St. O'Claus" is, perhaps, an Irish "Santa Claus." The…
“What yoga really is: spending an entire hour trying not to fart”
"Yoga is spending an hour trying not to fart" is a jocular yoga saying that has been printed on many images. The joke has been told by several comedians. "Yoga is a Sanskrit word…
“What you allow is what will continue”
Entry in progress -- BP "What you allow is what will continue" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Twitter [Tulip]@sadtsk"What you allow is what will continue"-…
“What you appreciate appreciates”
"What you appreciate appreciates" is a chapter in Lynne Twist's book, The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life (2003). "If you truly appreciate what…
“What you eat in private you wear in public”
"What you eat in private you wear in public" is a saying that has been printed on many posters. The saying has been cited in print since at least 2005 and is of unknown authorship. Active…
“What you eat today walks and talks tomorrow”
"What you eat today walks and talks tomorrow" means that what you eat today becomes a part of you tomorrow. Sheffield Farms advertised its milk in several New York City newspapers in…
“What You See Is What You Get” (WYSIWYG)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: WYSIWYGWYSIWYG (/ˈwɪziwɪɡ/ WIZ-ee-wig) is an acronym for What You See Is What You Get. In computing, a WYSIWYG editor is a system in which content (text and…
“What, no spinach?”
"What, no spinach?" was an unlikely slang phrase that became popular in the 1920s and 1930s. It originated in a New York newspaper cartoon drawing (the original hasn't yet been…
“What? And leave show business?” (joke)
"What? And leave show business?" (or "What? And give up show business?") is the punch line of a popular show business joke. The joke was printed in the syndicated newspaper…
“What’s ‘excuse me’?” (New Yorker joke)
A popular New Yorker or Israeli joke has a reporter ask several people, "Excuse me, what's your opinion of the meat shortage?" "What's 'opinion'?" asks the…
“What’s 12 inches long and hangs in front of an asshole?”/“A lawyer’s tie.”
A political joke has been cited in print since at least 1990: Q: What's twelve inches long and hangs in front of an asshole? A: Dukakis's necktie. Michael Dukakis was the Democratic…
“What’s 12 inches long and hangs in front of an asshole?”/“My boss’s tie.”
A political joke has been cited in print since at least 1990: Q: What's twelve inches long and hangs in front of an asshole? A: Dukakis's necktie. Michael Dukakis was the Democratic…
“What’s a cannibal’s favorite cookie?”/“Ladyfingers.”
Entry in progress. -- B.P. Wikipedia: Ladyfinger (biscuit)Ladyfingers (often called with their original Italian name, savoiardi, or sponge fingers in British English) are low density, dry,…
“What’s a cannibal’s favorite meal?”/“Kate and Sidney pie.”
"Kate and Sidney pie" is another way of saying "steak and kidney pie" in the United Kingdom. A popular riddle is: Q: What's a cannibal's favorite meal?A: Kate and…
“What’s a cat’s favorite button on the TV remote control?”/“Pause.”
A cat riddle has been printed on several images: Q: What's a cat's favorite button on the TV remote control?A: Pause (paws). The "pause"/"paws' pun has been cited in…
“What’s a cat’s favorite condiment?”/“Catsup”
A cat riddle is: Q: What's a cat's favorite condiment?A: Mayo. (pronounced like "Meow!")A: Moustard. (mouse + mustard)A: Catsup.A: Whiskershire sauce. TwitterCat…