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December 12, 2019
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Building Seven didn’t demolish itself”

"Jeffrey Epstein didn't kill himself" became a popular meme in 2019, referring to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein (1953-2019), who allegedly hung himself in his Metropolitan Correctional…

December 12, 2019
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Building Seven didn’t kill itself”

"Jeffrey Epstein didn't kill himself" became a popular meme in 2019, referring to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein (1953-2019), who allegedly hung himself in his Metropolitan Correctional…

September 29, 2019
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Burglars please carry ID so we can notify next of kin”

"Attention Thieves: Please carry ID so we can notify next of kin" (or "Burglars please carry ID so we can notify next of kin") is a sign that has been printed on many images.…

September 7, 2019
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Buy on the fringe and wait. Buy land near a growing city!”

German–American businessman John Jacob Astor (1763-1848) was one of the wealthiest Americans. According to the Racine (WI) Daily Journal (and other newspapers) on January 16, 1897, he advised his…

April 2, 2011
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Buy the worst house in the best neighborhood” (real estate adage)

"Buy the worst house in the best neighborhood" is a real estate adage cited in print since at least 1972. The theory is that the best neighborhood is always desirable, and home…

May 31, 2013
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Buyers are liars and sellers are, too” (real estate saying)

"Buyers are liars and sellers are, too" is an old saying in the real estate industry. "All Buyers Are Liars" was cited in print in 1965; "Buyers are liars and sellers are…

January 29, 2023
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Camping is just being homeless for fun”

Camping has sometimes been called being "homeless for fun." "@Mnmissy Camping! 'We work hard for a home and then pay to be homeless for fun' Irony" was posted on…

January 29, 2023
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Camping is technically being homeless for fun”

Camping has sometimes been called being "homeless for fun." "@Mnmissy Camping! 'We work hard for a home and then pay to be homeless for fun' Irony" was posted on…

June 12, 2019
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Camping: Where you spend a small fortune to live like a homeless person”

"Camping: Where you spend a small fortune to live like a homeless person" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Home from camping i love the outdoors. paid 18…

April 13, 2015
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Can a kangaroo jump higher than the Empire State Building?” (joke)

New York City's 102-story Empire State Building opened in 1931 and was the tallest building in the world until 1970. A popular joke is: Q: Can a kangaroo jump higher than the Empire State…

November 16, 2016
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Can a turkey jump higher than the Empire State Building?” (riddle)

New York City's 102-story Empire State Building opened in 1931 and was the tallest building in the world until 1970. A popular Thanksgiving turkey riddle is: Q: Can a turkey jump higher than…

April 18, 2020
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Can’t wait until they legalize outside”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to be quarantined in their homes. "Stay at home" was frequently advised. "can’t wait til they legalize outside" was…

April 18, 2020
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Can’t wait til they legalize outside”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to be quarantined in their homes. "Stay at home" was frequently advised. "can’t wait til they legalize outside" was…

April 18, 2020
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Can’t wait till they legalize outside”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to be quarantined in their homes. "Stay at home" was frequently advised. "can’t wait til they legalize outside" was…

January 6, 2025
Buildings/Housing/ParksPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Caution: Dog can’t hold its licker” (sign)

"Beware: Dog can't hold its licker" (or "Caution: Dog can't hold its licker") is a jocular "liquor"/"licker" sign saying that has been printed on…

December 12, 2020
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Ceiling fans are just helicopter blades that didn’t study hard enough”

Ceiling fans are sometimes compared to helicopter blades. "Ceiling fans are just helicopter blades that didn't study hard enough... Via @sixthformpoet" was posted on Twitter by…

December 15, 2020
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Ceiling fans are just mobiles for adults”

Ceiling fans are sometimes compared to mobiles. "Ceiling Fans are just adult mobiles #naptime" was posted on Twitter by Mike Brady on June 23, 2013. "Ceiling fans are mobiles for…

June 16, 2024
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Celebrating Father’s Day by turning off every light in the house”

A Father's Day saying was posted on X/Twitter by Mike Primavera on June 17, 2015: "Get your dad what he really wants this Father's Day by turning off the lights when you leave a…

December 20, 2024
Buildings/Housing/ParksHolidays/Events/Parades

“Christmas decor isn’t meant to be sleek and minimalist, it is supposed to look like joy threw up in your house”

Many people believe that Christmas colors should be bright, but perhaps they are too bright. This was posted on X/Twitter by stoned cold fox (@roastmalone_) on November 13, 2023 -- the tweet is now…

February 20, 2018
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Cleaning house while the kids are still growing is like shoveling snow while it’s still snowing”

"Cleaning house while children are growing is like shoveling snow while it's still snowing" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Cleaning a house while children…

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