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February 18, 2026
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“I got asked to leave a hall of mirrors yesterday. I said, ‘Don’t worry, I’ll see myself out’”

The saying "I'll see myself out" means that someone will leave the premises without further assistance. It doesn't mean literal seeing, but there is a hall of mirrors joke.…

November 5, 2024
Buildings/Housing/ParksGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I got confused by all the yard signs, and I think I may have voted for a realtor”

Many people put political signs in their yards, and this sometimes gets confused with realty signs. "Remember to double check lawn signs this Primary Election Season, I almost voted for a…

March 21, 2021
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“I got fired from my lawn maintenance job. I just wasn’t cutting it”

Entry in progress -- BP Reddit -- DadjokesPosted by u/porichoygupto August 28, 2019I got fired from my lawn maintenance job.I just wasn’t cutting it. Reddit -- JokesPosted by u/thedaddy71 August…

January 21, 2020
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“I got in trouble at a park for lining squirrels up by height. They didn’t like me critter sizing”

"Criticizing" shouldn't be confused with "critter sizing," but there are jokes. “I am just critter sizing!” was printed in the Lyons (KS) Daily News on November 13,…

March 25, 2019
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“I hate people who bang on your door and tell you to be ‘saved’ or you’ll ‘burn.’ Stupid firemen”

"Don't you just hate those interfering people who bang on your door and tell you how you need to be 'saved' or you'll 'burn'? Bloody firemen" was posted on…

July 11, 2017
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“I hate when political candidates put their signs up in my front yard. Who’s Foreclosure?”

House foreclosure yard signs shouldn't be confused with political yard signs. A joke was posted by Katie Parker‏ on Twitter on June 20, 2016: "I hate it when candidates put signs on…

January 17, 2020
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“I hate when someone rings my doorbell because then I have to pretend I’m not home”

"I hate when someone rings my doorbell because then I have to drop whatever I'm doing to be silent and pretend I'm not home" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many…

October 6, 2017
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“I have a chicken-proof lawn. It’s impeccable”

A lawn joke is: "I have a chicken-proof lawn. It's impeccable. English writer and comedian Tim Vine told the joke in 2012. . Wikipedia: Tim Vine Timothy Mark "Tim" Vine (born 4…

January 17, 2026
Buildings/Housing/ParksPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“I have a pet manatee named Hugh. I built him a house.  It’s a habitat for Hugh manatee”

Habitat for Humanity builds houses for underserved communities. "Humanity" can sound like "Hugh Manatee," and there are jokes. "Habitat for Hugh, Manatee…

August 24, 2017
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“I have a step ladder. I never knew my real ladder”

Are step-ladders like step-fathers? "I have a step ladder. I never knew my real ladder" is a popular joke of uncertain origin. "It's not my REAL ladder. It's my…

July 4, 2025
Buildings/Housing/ParksFood/Drink

“I have an open door policy. You bring beer, I’ll open the door”

"I have an open door policy. You bring beer, I'll open the door" is a saying, with many variations, that has been printed on many images "Open Door Policy. Show up with Wine,…

December 3, 2022
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“I have furniture that goes back to Louis the 14th. That is, unless I can pay him by the 13th”

People who have furniture that goes back to the era of Louis XIV (1638-1715) like to brag about it, and there's a popular joke. "I have furniture that goes back to Louis the 14th... that…

August 23, 2017
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“I haven’t seen faith move mountains, but I have seen what faith can do to buildings”

Jokes about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City's World Trade Center are numerous, although not always politically correct. One joke/saying is: "I haven't seen…

April 15, 2020
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“I hope the weather is good tomorrow for my trip to Puerto Backyarda”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic cancelled the vacation plans of many people. They stayed at home instead. "After work I’m taking a little trip to Puerto Backyarda for the day. Bon voyage!…

October 11, 2020
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“I just can’t handle automatic doors”

Automatic doors open without touching them. "I just can’t handle automatic doors" was posted on Twitter by David Lamb on June 3, 2019. "I JUST CAN'T HANDLE AUTOMATIC…

March 14, 2022
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“I just fired myself from cleaning my house. I didn’t like my attitude and I got caught drinking”

"I just fired myself from cleaning my house. I didn’t/don't like my attitude and I got caught drinking on the job" is a joke that has been printed on many images. "Saw this on…

March 14, 2022
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“I just fired myself from cleaning my house. I don’t like my attitude and I got caught drinking”

"I just fired myself from cleaning my house. I didn’t/don't like my attitude and I got caught drinking on the job" is a joke that has been printed on many images. "Saw this on…

November 18, 2025
Buildings/Housing/ParksMedia/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“I just read that burglars use Facebook to find out when people aren’t home. I’m glad i’m at home, with my pet grizzly…”

Burglars can use social media to find if a family is not at home. The family might reveal on social media that they're on vacation, for example. However, the house might have security systems…

November 19, 2025
Buildings/Housing/ParksMedia/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“I just read that burglars use social media to find out when people aren’t home…  I’m glad I’m at home, with my hungry pet grizzly bear”

Burglars can use social media to find if a family is not at home. The family might reveal on social media that they're on vacation, for example. However, the house might have security systems…

October 24, 2018
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“I just sprayed fruit scented Febreze in my bathroom. Now it smells like shitrus”

A citrus air freshener sprayed in the bathroom can wind up smelling like "shitrus" (shit + citrus). "Shitrus" was entered in the Urban Dictionary on January 23, 2008.…

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