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January 11, 2023
Food/Drink

“This wine tastes like I’ll be texting you later”

"This beer/ margarita/ rum/ tequila/ vodka/ whiskey/ wine tastes like I'll be texting you later" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "@MezMerrett: This…

May 13, 2023
Food/Drink

“This wine tastes like I’m about to tell you how I really feel”

"This beer/tequila/vodka/whiskey/wine tastes like I'm about to tell you how I really feel" is a jocular one-line saying that has been printed on many images. The whiskey saying was…

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

“This year went by so fast, I ain’t even get 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 30, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsFood/DrinkTime/Weather

“This year went by so fast, I didn’t even 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,…

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

“This year went by so fast, I didn’t get the chance 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,…

April 8, 2021
Food/Drink

“This year, 4/20 falls on taco Tuesday. This is it people. This is what we’ve been training for”

April 20th (4/20 Day in cannabis culture) sometimes falls on a taco Tuesday -- convenient for those who get the munchies. "This year, 4/20 falls on taco Tuesday. This is it people. This is…

December 8, 2009
Food/Drink

“Those who forget the pasta are condemned to reheat it”

George Santayana (1863-1952) wrote: "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." "Those who forget (cannot remember) the pasta are condemned (doomed) to reheat…

March 7, 2024
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsFood/DrinkGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Those who give up pizza to get little temporary abs, deserve neither pizza, nor abs.—Benjamin Franklin”

"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety" was said by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) on November 11, 1755.…

April 18, 2018
Food/Drink

“Those who invest in chocolate put their money behind bars”

A pun about chocolate was posted on the website Pun of the Day in March 2004: "Those who invest in chocolate put their money behind bars." Pun of the Day Great One Liners of the Month -…

March 7, 2024
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsFood/DrinkGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Those who would give up essential Pizza, to purchase a little temporary Abs, deserve neither Pizza nor Abs”

"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety" was said by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) on November 11, 1755.…

November 19, 2012
Food/Drink

“Thou shalt not weigh more than thy refrigerator”

"Thou shalt not weight more than thy refrigerator" is a saying (often associated with other "kitchen sayings") that has been cited in print since at least 1998. The saying has…

December 22, 2020
Food/Drink

“Thought I could put dolphin in my fish pie. Until I noticed I was using all porpoise flour”

"All-purpose flour" (also called "AP flour") can be used for baking many things, although professional bakers usually use other flours. "Purpose" should not be…

December 7, 2021
Food/Drink

“Three Christmas spirits—gin, vodka and bourbon”

In the story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits -- the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to…

December 7, 2021
Food/Drink

“Three Christmas spirits—rum, brandy and whiskey”

In the story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits -- the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to…

December 7, 2021
Food/Drink

“Three Christmas spirits—scotch, vodka and tequila”

In the story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits -- the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to…

December 7, 2021
Food/Drink

“Three Christmas spirits—vodka, rum and gin”

In the story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits -- the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to…

December 7, 2021
Food/Drink

“Three Christmas spirits—whiskey, gin and vodka”

In the story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits -- the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to…

June 27, 2023
Food/Drink

“Three little words: mar gar ita”

"Three little words" are usually "I love you." "Three words: Mar Gar Ita" was posted on Twitter by Emily Hurley on August 5, 2010. "Dinner today? Three words:…

August 15, 2019
Food/Drink

“Three of the hardest things to say: 1. I was wrong, 2. I love you, 3. Worcestershire Sauce”

"Worcestershire Sauce" is difficult for many to pronounce. "Sometimes, the hardest things to say are'"I'm sorry', 'You were right', 'Worcestershire…

August 15, 2019
Food/Drink

“Three of the hardest things to say: 1. I was wrong, 2. I need help, 3. Worcestershire Sauce”

"Worcestershire Sauce" is difficult for many to pronounce. "Sometimes, the hardest things to say are'"I'm sorry', 'You were right', 'Worcestershire…

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