“Commuting is just sitting in a moving waiting room”
Various forms of transportation have been described as "a moving waiting room." "Traveling is kind of like sitting in a moving waiting room" was posted on Reddit --…
1920s: John J. Fitz Gerald and the N.Y. Morning Telegraph
“Comparing apples and oranges”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Apples and oranges"Apples and oranges" refers to the idiom "comparing apples and oranges" or "apples to oranges", which is used to…
“Competition brings out the best in products and the worst in men”
"Competition brings out the best in products and the worst in men" has been credited to David Sarnoff (1891-1971), the longtime head of the Radio Corporation of America, since at least…
“Competition is a sin” (Rockefeller?)
"Competition is (a) sin" is often credited to John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937), the founder of the Standard Oil Company. The saying has been attributed to Rockefeller since at least 1971,…
“Completely misunderstood pride month. Who wants to buy 15 lions?”
"Pride Month" has nothing to do with a "pride of lions," but there are jokes. "[i show up to work fully decked out in a full body lion suit] I ... misunderstood what pride…
“Computer: An electronic time-saving device that is commonly used for time-wasting activities”
A jocular definition of "computer" has been printed on an image: "Computer: An electronic time-saving device that is commonly used for time-wasting activities." "Computer…
“Computers can do more work than people because they never have to stop and answer the phone”
"One reason computers can do more work than humans is that they never have to stop to answer the phone" is a jocular line that was printed in several newspaper ads for several different…
“Computers were down at work. It took me 20 minutes to shuffle the cards to play solitaire”
Some employees play solitaire at work, such as during down time or on breaks. A joke was posted on Twitter by Burt on June 18, 2015: "Our computers were down today, we had to do everything…
“Conceive - Believe - Achieve”
"Conceive - Believe- Achieve" is a popular business motto. Napoleon Hill (1833-1970) wrote in Think and Grow Rich (1937): "Edison did not believe them. He knew that the mind could…
“Condense soup, not books”
"Condense soup, not books" is a slogan that has been used on gift items such as T-shirts and bumper stickers. John T. Dorrance (1873-1930) of the Campbell's Soup Company invented…
“Condiments are makeup for food”
Condiments have been compared to makeup. "Salt and vinegar and all condiments are like makeup for your food" was posted on Twitter by Benji Mahmood on April 4, 2012. "Condiments are…
“Condoms prevent minivans”
"Condoms prevent minivans" -- that is, condoms prevent children that would necessitate a larger vehicle -- is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images (especially bumper…
“Condoms should be used on every conceivable occasion”
"Contraceptives should be used on every conceivable occasion" is a joke that was said by Irish comedian Spike Milligan (1918-2002) on The Last Goon Show of All on October 5, 1972.…
“ConEd, y’all must be adding the street lights to my bill”
"I feel like they are adding street lights to my electric bill" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, the electric bill is expensive. Various energy companies have…
“Coney Island Bloodhounds” (hot dogs) & “A Midget from Harlem” (small chocolate soda)
Soda jerk slang in New York City (1900-1940) contained some regional terms. "Coney Island bloodhounds" were hot dogs. A "midget from Harlem" was a small chocolate soda. The…
“Confectioners’ sugar is the glitter of the baking world”
Powdered sugar (also called confectioners' sugar and icing sugar) can get everywhere, like glitter. "Powdered sugar is the glitter of the baking world. Le sigh. #baking" was posted…
“Confidence is going after Moby Dick in a rowboat and taking the tartar sauce with you”
"Confidence is going after Moby Dick in a rowboat and taking the tartar sauce with you" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Confidence is like going after the…
“Confidence is silent. Insecurities are loud”
"Confidence is silent. Insecurities are loud" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "Confidence is silent. Insecurities are loud" was posted on…
“Confidence is the companion of success”
"Confidence is the companion of success" is a saying that has been printed on several images. Authorship is unknown. "Confidence is the companion of success" has been cited in…
“Confidence is the feeling you have before you fully understand the situation”
"Confidence is the feeling you have before you fully understand the situation" is a popular saying in business and finance that has been printed on many gift items, such as posters and…