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July 29, 2021
Food/Drink

“Don’t count calories, count chemicals”

"There are too many people counting calories and not enough people counting chemicals" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, the quality of the food is most…

April 30, 2017
Food/Drink

“Don’t cry over spilt milk. It could have been whiskey”

To "cry over spilt milk" is to worry about an unfortunate event that already happened (when it is too late to change the event). "Don't cry over spilt milk. It could have been…

August 17, 2012
Food/Drink

“Don’t drink and drive—you might hit a bump and spill your drink”

"Don't drink and drive -- you might hit a bump and spill your drink" is a jocular saying that has been printed on gift items, such as T-shirts, bumper stickers and posters. The…

December 21, 2024
Food/DrinkWork/Businesses

“Don’t drink and Prime” (Amazon Prime saying)

"Don't drink and Prime" is an Amazon Prime saying that has been printed on many images Ordering while drunk can result in impulse purchases and overspending. "Btw, Amazon Prime…

September 26, 2012
Food/Drink

“Don’t drink to drown your sorrows—sorrows know how to swim”

"Don't drink to drown your sorrows -- sorrows know how to swim" is a humorous saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as posters and bumper stickers. The "Ask Ann…

January 11, 2016
Food/Drink

“Don’t drink with ghosts. They can’t handle their boos”

"Boos" sounds like "booze," prompting the pun: "Don't drink with ghosts. They can't handle their boos." The joke has been cited on Twitter since December 9,…

November 2, 2018
Food/Drink

“Don’t eat anything your great-grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food”

"Don't eat anything your great-grandmother wouldn't recognize as food" is a saying that has been printed on many images. American author Michael Pollan said this in an interview…

July 14, 2024
Food/Drink

“Don’t eat radioactive food. You’ll get atomic ache”

"Atomic ache" sounds a bit like "a tummy ache." "Eating uranium can cause atomic ache" was posted on the newsgroup Google Groups: rec.humor on April 22, 1991.…

September 8, 2021
Food/Drink

“Don’t ever let a recipe tell you how many chocolate chips to put in”

"Don't ever let a recipe tell you how many chocolate chips to put in. You measure that shit with your heart" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Don’t ever let…

August 3, 2026
Food/DrinkWork/Businesses

“Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is the special occasion”

"Don't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is the special occasion" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Don't ever save anything for a…

February 21, 2023
Food/Drink

“Don’t feed me bullshit and tell me it’s ice cream”

"Don't feed me bullshit/crap/manure/shit and tell me it's ice cream" means "Don't give me something bad and tell me it's a special treat." The expression has…

February 21, 2023
Food/Drink

“Don’t feed me crap and tell me it’s ice cream”

"Don't feed me bullshit/crap/manure/shit and tell me it's ice cream" means "Don't give me something bad and tell me it's a special treat." The expression has…

February 21, 2023
Food/Drink

“Don’t feed me manure and tell me it’s ice cream”

"Don't feed me bullshit/crap/manure/shit and tell me it's ice cream" means "Don't give me something bad and tell me it's a special treat." The expression has…

February 21, 2023
Food/Drink

“Don’t feed me shit and tell me it’s ice cream”

"Don't feed me bullshit/crap/manure/shit and tell me it's ice cream" means "Don't give me something bad and tell me it's a special treat." The expression has…

October 6, 2021
Food/Drink

“Don’t forget to buy your Halloween candy early so you have time to buy more after you eat it all”

"Don't forget to buy your Halloween candy early so you have time to buy more after you eat it all" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was printed on…

October 19, 2019
Food/Drink

“Don’t forget to drink water and get some sun. You’re basically a houseplant”

"Don't forget to drink water and get some sun. You're basically a houseplant with more complicated emotions" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.…

April 23, 2017
Food/Drink

“Don’t forget to pick up wine for Mother’s Day. After all, you are one of the reasons she drinks”

"Don't forget to pick up a bottle of wine for your Mom for Mother's Day. Afterall, you are one of the reasons she drinks" is a wine saying that has been printed on many images.…

November 22, 2021
Food/Drink

“Don’t forget to set your scales back 10 pounds tonight”

"Remember to set your scale back 10 lbs. this week" (or "Don’t forget to turn your bathroom scales back 15 pounds Wednesday night at 1 am for Thanksgiving") -- a joke about…

July 30, 2021
Food/Drink

“Don’t get your Snickers in a Twix”

The expression "get one's knickers in a twist" shouldn't be confused with "Snickers in a Twix," but there are jokes. Snickers and Twix are chocolate bars.…

September 19, 2016
Food/Drink

“Don’t guess—soil test” (farming adage)

"Don't guess -- soil test" is a slogan that has been used in farming, and also for home lawns and gardens. Soil should be tested to see what fertilizer is required. "Don't…

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