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December 14, 2019
Food/Drink

“Damn, this year went by so fast I didn’t get a chance to lose weight”

"Damn, this year went by so fast I didn’t (even) get a chance to lose weight" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "This year has gone by so fast I didn’t even get a…

April 9, 2015
Food/Drink

“Damp hands make smooth balls” (food adage)

John Mitzewich ("Chef John") made the YouTube video How to Make Falafel - Crispy Fried Garbanzo Bean/Chickpea Fritter Recipe for "Food Wishes" on March 6, 2015. Chef John said:…

July 2, 2025
Food/DrinkMedia/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Dang Auto correct! This is why I have crust issues!”

"Why I have trust issues" shouldn't be confused with "why I have crust issues," but there are food jokes. "My mom used to cut the edges of my jelly sandwiches. This is…

January 28, 2024
Food/Drink

“Dang, my 250 million year old salt has expired”

Many people are surprised that salt has an expiration date. One brand of salt states that it is 250 million year old. "Eating 250 million-year-old salt. Surprisingly does not taste stale"…

June 3, 2021
Food/Drink

“Dark chocolate is at least 60% coco beans therefore it’s a vegetable”

Dark chocolate contains cocoa solids and cocoa butter, so many people insist that it's basically a bean -- and that it should be considered a fruit or a vegetable. The argument is made mostly…

April 17, 2024
Food/Drink

“Date someone who drinks with you instead of complaining that you drink”

"date someone who drinks with you instead of complaining that you drink" was posted on X/Twitter by NihongoSOS on January 12, 2017. "Date someone who drinks with you instead of…

July 10, 2025
Food/Drink

“Dawn commercials be washing everything BUT dishes. I do not have no damn greasy duck”

"How does Dawn dish soap clean oil off a duck but not a spaghetti bowl?" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Many Dawn advertisements show that the product cleans oil that…

July 10, 2025
Food/Drink

“Dawn soap commercials show everything but washing dishes. I ain’t got no ducks”

"How does Dawn dish soap clean oil off a duck but not a spaghetti bowl?" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Many Dawn advertisements show that the product cleans oil that…

December 5, 2025
Food/Drink

“Day 12 without alcohol: I lost hearing in my left eye”

"Day [X{ without {Y}: Lost hearing in my left/right eye" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Eyes don't help hearing, of course. The joke is that without coffee…

December 5, 2025
Food/Drink

“Day 12 without chocolate: Lost hearing in my left eye”

"Day [X{ without {Y}: Lost hearing in my left/right eye" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Eyes don't help hearing, of course. The joke is that without coffee…

December 5, 2025
Food/Drink

“Day 12 without coffee: Lost hearing in my left eye”

"Day [X{ without {Y}: Lost hearing in my left/right eye" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Eyes don't help hearing, of course. The joke is that without coffee…

December 5, 2025
Food/Drink

“Day 13 without soda: I have now lost hearing in my right eye”

"Day [X{ without {Y}: Lost hearing in my left/right eye" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Eyes don't help hearing, of course. The joke is that without coffee…

April 22, 2020
Food/Drink

“Day 27: The garbage man stuck a pamphlet for AA on my recycling bin”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic saw many states deem liquor stores to be essential businesses. Some people drank a lot. "Day 27: The garbage man stuck a pamphlet for AA on my recycling bin.…

December 5, 2025
Food/Drink

“Day 8 without tacos: I lost hearing in my right eye”

"Day [X{ without {Y}: Lost hearing in my left/right eye" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Eyes don't help hearing, of course. The joke is that without coffee…

April 14, 2020
Food/Drink

“Days are now divided by coffee hours and alcohol hours”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to be locked down in their homes. People drank a lot of coffee and alcohol to get through it. "Days are now divided by coffee hours and…

September 13, 2020
Food/Drink

“Dear animals, I’m sorry it took me so long”

"Dear animals, I'm sorry it took me so long" is a vegan saying (from a person who had been eating meat) that has been printed on many images. Authorship of the saying is unknown, but…

November 4, 2021
Food/Drink

“Dear Coca-Cola Company: No more new flavors. Either add the cocaine back, or leave it alone”

Coca-Cola used to be made with cocaine (in the 19th century). "Dear Coca-Cola Company: No more new flavors. Either add the cocaine back, or leave it alone" is a jocular saying that has…

June 25, 2017
Food/Drink

“Dear Diamond, We all know who is really a girl’s best friend. Yours sincerely, Chocolate Cake”

"Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" is a song from the Broadway musical Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1949). A jocular line is: "Dear Diamond(s), We all know who is really a…

July 16, 2017
Food/Drink

“Dear everyone, upset, bored, angry or hungry—I’m here for you. Sincerely, fridge”

"Dear everyone, upset, bored, angry or hungry -- I'm here for you. Sincerely, fridge" is a jocular one-line saying from a refrigerator. The saying was posted on Twitter on June 8,…

June 11, 2017
Food/Drink

“Dear food, Either stop being so delicious or stop making me fat”

"Dear food, Either stop being so delicious or stop making me fat" is a food saying that has been printed on many images. "Dear Food: Either stop being delicious or stop making me…

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