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August 4, 2024
Food/DrinkWork/Businesses

“Life is like a teaspoon… I don’t know what this means, but I just feel like a motivational speaker”

A motivational speaker often says the phase "Life is like a ...," and this has led to many jocular formations of compounded nonsense sayings. The sayings/proverbs appear to be African,…

January 2, 2026
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“McDonald’s Sprite probably can fry fish”

Sprite is a popular brand of lemon-line flavored soft drink. Many people who order Sprite at a McDonald's restaurant find it extra strong, seemingly powerful enough to fry fish. (Sprite can…

May 7, 2024
Food/Drink

“My body just asked for water and I gave it a chocolate because nobody tells me what to do”

"My body just asked for water and I gave it a mini donut because nobody tells me what to do" is a jocular saying that was posted on X/Twitter by Cydni Beer on December 11, 2020. There are…

May 7, 2024
Food/Drink

“My body just asked for water and I gave it a cookie because nobody tells me what to do”

"My body just asked for water and I gave it a mini donut because nobody tells me what to do" is a jocular saying that was posted on X/Twitter by Cydni Beer on December 11, 2020. There are…

May 7, 2024
Food/Drink

“My body just asked for water and I gave it a Red Bull because nobody tells me what to do”

"My body just asked for water and I gave it a mini donut because nobody tells me what to do" is a jocular saying that was posted on X/Twitter by Cydni Beer on December 11, 2020. There are…

May 7, 2024
Food/Drink

“My body just asked for water and I gave it beer because nobody tells me what to do”

"My body just asked for water and I gave it a mini donut because nobody tells me what to do" is a jocular saying that was posted on X/Twitter by Cydni Beer on December 11, 2020. There are…

May 7, 2024
Food/Drink

“My body just asked for water and I gave it coffee because nobody tells me what to do”

"My body just asked for water and I gave it a mini donut because nobody tells me what to do" is a jocular saying that was posted on X/Twitter by Cydni Beer on December 11, 2020. There are…

May 7, 2024
Food/Drink

“My body just asked for water and I gave it iced coffee because nobody tells me what to do”

"My body just asked for water and I gave it a mini donut because nobody tells me what to do" is a jocular saying that was posted on X/Twitter by Cydni Beer on December 11, 2020. There are…

January 21, 2026
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“My favorite recipe is the one where I pick up the phone and order pizza”

Many people don't cook, and don't have a "favorite recipe." "My favorite recipe is the one where I pick up the phone & order take out" was posted on X/Twitter by…

January 21, 2026
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“My favorite recipe is the one where I pick up the phone and order take out”

Many people don't cook, and don't have a "favorite recipe." "My favorite recipe is the one where I pick up the phone & order take out" was posted on X/Twitter by…

July 20, 2024
Food/Drink

“Never let a cocktail recipe tell you how much liquor to use. Measure that shit with your heart”

"Never let a cocktail recipe tell you how much tequila to use. Measure that shit with your heart" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There have been several variations of…

July 20, 2024
Food/Drink

“Never let a cocktail recipe tell you how much vodka to use. Measure that shit with your heart”

"Never let a cocktail recipe tell you how much tequila to use. Measure that shit with your heart" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There have been several variations of…

July 20, 2024
Food/Drink

“Never let a cocktail recipe tell you how much whiskey to use. Measure that shit with your heart”

"Never let a cocktail recipe tell you how much tequila to use. Measure that shit with your heart" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There have been several variations of…

November 8, 2025
Food/Drink

“October: let’s get this pumpkin bread. November: let’s get this corn bread. December: let’s get this ginger bread”

The months and holidays at the end of the year, such as October (Halloween), November (Thanksgiving) and December (Christmas), all have different bread. "From here on out, 'let’s get…

July 4, 2025
Buildings/Housing/ParksFood/Drink

“Open door policy. Show up with beer, we’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,…

January 26, 2026
Banking/Finance/InsuranceFood/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“This economy is so bad you’ll be sitting here thinking you’re bad with money and all you did was buy food”

Many people believe that the economy is so bad that they can hardly afford food. This was posted on Telegram by ngsmokeboi on January 5, 2026, and it received over 28,700 likes: "This economy…

January 26, 2026
Banking/Finance/InsuranceFood/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“This economy is so messed up you’ll be sitting here thinking you’re bad with money and all you did was buy food”

Many people believe that the economy is so bad that they can hardly afford food. This was posted on Telegram by ngsmokeboi on January 5, 2026, and it received over 28,700 likes: "This economy…

December 1, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsFood/DrinkTime/Weather

“This year went by so fast, I didn’t have time to lose weight”

"This year went by so fast, I didn't (even) have time to lose weight" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images Not everyone has time to go to the gym or to diet,…

November 3, 2025
Food/Drink

“Today’s goals: Coffee and kindness. Maybe two coffees, and then kindness. Or maybe just coffee”

"Today's goals: Coffee and kindness. Maybe two coffees, and then kindness" is a jocular coffee saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker needs a coffee to calm nerves…

August 26, 2026
Food/Drink

“Trust my gut? The thing that can’t even handle milkshakes?”

People are often told to trust their "gut feeling" or "gut instinct" (intuition) about something, but what if someone's gut cannot be trusted? "Everyone is telling me…

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