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February 10, 2026
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthMedia/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“I’m at that age where the most exciting text I get is, ‘Your prescription is ready for pickup’”

Texting can be romantic -- or not. "I'm at the point in life where the hottest text I get is: 'Your prescription is ready for pick up'" is a jocular saying that has been…

February 18, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I’m celebrating President’s Day by making a bunch of promises I have no plan on keeping”

A joke about Presidents' Day is a reminder that presidents make campaign promises that they seldom keep. "Happy Presidents Day... Celebrate Presidents Day by making a promise you have no…

March 14, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I’m deeply disturbed by how many people seem to see washing their hands as a new thing”

The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak caused many news outlets to instruct people to wash their hands. A comment was posted on Twitter by Liz Buckley on March 2, 2020: "I’m deeply disturbed by…

April 11, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I’m getting way too comfortable looking this ugly all the time”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in the closing of barbershops and hair salons. People stayed in their homes and did not look their best. "I’ve gotten too comfortable looking ugly…

April 15, 2026
Education/SchoolsGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I’m glad I learned about the Pythagorean theorem instead of taxes in school. It’s really come in handy this Pythagorean theorem season”

"I’m glad I learned about the Pythagorean theorem instead of taxes in school. It’s really come in handy this Pythagorean theorem season" is a joke that has been printed on many…

February 24, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I’m not a conspiracy theorist. I’m a bullshit analyzer”

"I’m not a conspiracy theorist. I’m a bullshit analyzer" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "I'm not a Conspiracy Theorist. I'm a bullshit…

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

“I’m not adding this year 2020 to my age. I didn’t use it”

"I’m not adding this year to my age. I didn’t use it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was popular in 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic. "I’m…

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

“I’m not adding this year to my age. I didn’t use it”

"I’m not adding this year to my age. I didn’t use it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was popular in 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic. "I’m…

April 26, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I’m not afraid to die…I’m afraid to live on my knees in a world run by lesser men…”

"I’m not afraid to die...I’m afraid to live on my knees in a world run by lesser men who control the destiny of my children" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The…

May 9, 2018
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I’m not saying a word without my lawyer present.”/“You’re the lawyer.”/“Where’s my present?”

A lawyer joke was posted on Twitter by Marf on December 23, 2016: [Interview room]Me: I'm not saying a word without my lawyer presentCop: You ARE the lawyerMe: So where's my present?!…

April 20, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I’m not saying there are microchips in the vaccines, but my right arm just told me…” (joke)

The COVID-19 vaccines were developed within a year, and many people believed that there were microchips in the vaccines. Microsoft Corporation founder Bill Gates helped to develop and distribute…

June 9, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I’m organizing a protest to protest protests. Protesters wanted”

How about protesting protests? "I’m organizing a protest to protest all the protests. Who’s ready for a good protest!" was posted on X/Twitter by The Lonesome Kicker on August 16,…

February 22, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I’m rooting for the asteroid to be perfectly honest”

Entry in progress -- BP Wikipedia: Asteroid impact avoidance Asteroid impact avoidance encompasses the methods by which near-Earth objects (NEO) on a potential collision course with Earth could be…

April 19, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I’m starting to miss people I don’t even like” (2019-20 coronavirus lockdown)

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused home quarantines, and people were under stress. "Yeah, it's bad... I'm starting to miss people I don't even like!" was posted on…

February 15, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I’m starting to think governance by pedophiles and sexual predators/deviants covertly controlled…”

Electing pedophiles probably can't be good for government. This was posted on X/Twitter by Asha Logos on December 3, 2021: "I’m starting to think governance by pedophiles and sexual…

March 21, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I’m wondering… What should I wear to the couch tonight?” (quarantine joke)

The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak resulted in quarantines. "I wonder what pajama pants I’m gone wear to the couch tomorrow!!!!" was posted on Twitter by jessika glaude on March 16,…

July 9, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthTransportation

“I’ve been driving a Subaru for almost a month now, is someone supposed to send me my COEXIST bumper sticker…”

The Coexist image has been printed on many bumper stickers, and certain types of cars have more of these stickers. This was posted on Facebook and X/Twitter by Ret Ram (Everett Byram) on June 15,…

April 6, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I’ve spent 2 weeks hanging out with myself and i am so sorry to every person i spent time with”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many people staying at home. This was posted on Twitter by trish on April 1, 2020: "i’ve spent 2 weeks hanging out with myself and i am so…

January 8, 2012
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Ideas are bulletproof” (“You can kill a man, but you cannot kill an idea”)

Alan Moore's graphic novel V for Vendetta (1989) -- made into a 2006 film -- contained the line, "ideas are bulletproof." The film's ideas (including the Guy Fawkes mask) became…

April 16, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“IDK why doctors only give stickers to kids? Like hello I was also brave today”

"Why do doctors only give stickers to kids? Like hello I was also brave today" (or "IDK why doctors only give stickers to kids? Like hello I was also brave today") is a saying…

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