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September 16, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I am 100% in support of mandatory vacations for everyone and booster vacations every 4 months”

"I know this is controversial. But I am 100% in support of mandatory vacations for everyone and booster vacations every 4 months" is a joke that has been printed on many images.…

October 26, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I am 1776% sure no one is taking my guns”

"I am 1776% sure no one will be taking my guns" (or "I am 1776% sure no one is taking my guns") is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images. "1776" is the…

October 26, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I am 1776% sure no one will be taking my guns”

"I am 1776% sure no one will be taking my guns" (or "I am 1776% sure no one is taking my guns") is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images. "1776" is the…

October 26, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I am 1776% sure that no one is taking my gun”

"I am 1776% sure no one will be taking my guns" (or "I am 1776% sure no one is taking my guns") is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images. "1776" is the…

July 6, 2012
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I am a firm believer in the people; if given the truth, they can meet any national crisis”

The following quotation, attributed to Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), has appeared on many websites: “I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any…

July 17, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I am a free American. I have all the licenses and permits to prove it”

"'I am a free citizen and I have all the licenses and permits to prove it.' http://bit.ly/uBYlt via @addthis" was posted on Twitter by Stephen on June 12, 2009. The point of…

July 16, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I am a free citizen and I have all the licenses and permits to prove it”

"'I am a free citizen and I have all the licenses and permits to prove it.' http://bit.ly/uBYlt via @addthis" was posted on Twitter by Stephen on June 12, 2009. The point of…

June 1, 2015
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I am a slow walker, but I never walk back”

U.S. President Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. The following anecdote appeared in a January 1864 newspaper: "Mr. Lincoln, when asked…

December 5, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I am exempt from continual government bullshit”

"I am exempt from government bullshit" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying became popular during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, when many people were forced…

December 5, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I am exempt from government bullshit”

"I am exempt from government bullshit" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying became popular during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, when many people were forced…

July 24, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally”

"I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally" (or "I don't discriminate. I hate everyone equally") is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was…

July 13, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept”

The Serenity Prayer is: "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference." "If I'm not…

May 28, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I am not a conspiracy theorist. I am an ‘it’s fucking obvious’ theorist”

Many "conspiracy theories" played out as truth in 2020 and 2021, during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. "I'm done with conspiracy theorist. I'm more into 'Yo,…

September 13, 2014
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I am not bound to win, but I’m bound to be true”

Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) was credited with a line that appeared in many newspapers in 1904: “I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live…

March 31, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I am tired of being a part of a major historical event” (2019–20 coronavirus pandemic)

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was a major historical event. Not everyone was happy to be a part of it. "I am tired of being a part of a major historical event" as posted on Twitter…

August 3, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I asked my North Korean friend how it was there. He said he couldn’t complain”

"I can't complain" usually means "I have no complaints," but it can also mean "I'm not allowed to complain." A joke about an oppressive governmental regime…

October 25, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I believe in the two-party system—one on Friday night and one on Saturday night”

"I believe in the two-party system -- one on Friday night and one on Saturday night" is a jocular political saying that has been printed on many images. "Overheard on the elevator:…

April 26, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthMusic/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“I believe Michael Jackson’s moonwalk was faked on a soundstage in Arizona”

Moon landing conspiracy theories have been popular, and there have been jokes that Michael Jackson's famous "Moonwalk" dance was also faked. "RT @stephanathome: I believe…

August 16, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Bartleby.comRespectfully Quoted: A Dictionary of Quotations. 1989. NUMBER: 1204 AUTHOR: Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) QUOTATION: If the American people ever allow private…

February 6, 2026
Food/DrinkGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I bet firefighters are really good at blowing out the candles on their birthday cakes”

When firefighters have a brithday and have to blow out the fire (the candles on a birthday cake), do they like this or not? "I bet firefighters are really good at blowing out the candles on…

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