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March 2, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I still hate Commies… even after they changed their name to Liberals”

"I still hate Commies... even after they changed their name to Liberals" is a political saying that has been printed on many images. The anti-communist saying has been cited in print…

June 10, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I still miss that part of 2020 when it was illegal for anyone to come near me”

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic in 2020 had one good aspect, according to some people. The social distancing rules kept other people at a distance. "I still miss that part of the pandemic…

June 10, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I still miss that part of the pandemic where it was illegal for anybody to be anywhere near me”

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic in 2020 had one good aspect, according to some people. The social distancing rules kept other people at a distance. "I still miss that part of the pandemic…

September 14, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I support the fair tax. 0% is fair. Anything above that is stealing”

"I SUPPORT THE FAIR TAX. 0% IS FAIR. ANYTHING ABOVE THAT IS STEALING" (shown on an image from Voluntary East Texas Show) was posted on Facebook by Pax Libertas Productions on November 1,…

July 3, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I tested positive for sickofthisshit-20. There is no cure, and I may or may not be contagious”

The 2019–20 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic reached the last nerve of many people. "Today I tested positive for Sickofthisshit-20 There’s no cure and I may or may not be contagious…

February 8, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthSports/Games

“I think church should be more like football. If the pastor gives a good sermon, dump a cooler of Gatorade on his head!”

A winning coach or player in sports (especially football) often receives a "Gatorade shower." Some people believe that church should have similar enthusiasm. "It's that time of…

February 14, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I think it’s about time we start calling this ‘virus’ by its proper name: #5GFLU”

During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, many people questioned what the coronavirus was. They believed that the coronavirus was essentially the flu, plus the effects of 5G technology. The term…

September 13, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“I think my cat might be a communist. He won’t shut up about Mao”

Mao Zedong should now be confused with "meow" (what a cat says), but there are jokes. "They fear the cat is a Communist, however, pointing out, 'He's a meow-ist'"…

June 8, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I think we should get rid of democracy. All in favor. raise your hand”

"I think we should get rid of democracy. All in favor. raise your hand" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is uncertain. "Should we get rid of…

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

“I think, therefore I don’t have much in common with a lot of people”

"I think, therefore I don't have much in common with a lot of people" -- a variation of "I think, therefore I am" -- is a saying that has been printed on many images. The…

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

“I think, therefore I don’t have much in common with most people”

"I think, therefore I don't have much in common with a lot of people" -- a variation of "I think, therefore I am" -- is a saying that has been printed on many images. The…

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

“I think, therefore I don’t have much in common with quite a few people”

"I think, therefore I don't have much in common with a lot of people" -- a variation of "I think, therefore I am" -- is a saying that has been printed on many images. The…

May 24, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I thought I had Covid-19 because I couldn’t breathe. Then I unbuttoned my pants and it was OK”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic made people conscious of their breathing. "At first, I thought I had Covid 19 because I couldn’t breathe. Then I unbuttoned my pants and it was all…

May 16, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I told my suitcases there will be no vacation this year. Now I’m dealing with emotional baggage”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic cancelled many vacations. "I told my suitcases that there will be no vacation this year. Now I'm dealing with emotional baggage" was posted on…

January 24, 2025
Food/DrinkGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I told you to bring a couple of RIBEYES home for dinner” (“rabbis” joke)

"Ribeye" (a steak) shouldn't be confused with "rabbi," but there are jokes. "I told you to bring a couple of RIBEYES home for dinner" (shown on a comic…

March 4, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I tried paying taxes with a smile, but the IRS wanted cash”

Some people suggest that citizens should "pay taxes with a smile," knowing that the citizens have patriotically performed a civic duty. Many taxpayers, however, do not enjoy paying taxes.…

March 22, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I tried to come up with a joke about social distancing. This is as close as I could get”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many to "socially distance" themselves from others. People tried to come up with jokes, and this was posted on Reddit -- Dadjokes on March 22,…

December 19, 2024
Food/DrinkGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /HealthRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food StoresTransportation

“I trust gas station sushi more than I trust the government”

"I trust gas station sushi move than I trust the government" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Sushi is a high-priced item that must be served fresh, and these are…

July 14, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I trust the government to lie about everything”

"I trust the government to lie about everything" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "I trust the government (to lie about everything)" was posted on Twitter by…

November 18, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I TRUST THE SCIENCE!”/“You trust the television.”

"Be honest, you didn't trust the science. You trusted the TV" is a saying that has been printed on several images. "Trust the science” became a popular saying during the…

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