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March 29, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“If you’re pronounced dead when your heart stops beating, why aren’t you pronounced alive when your heart starts beating?”

"If we are pronounced dead when our heart stops, why are we not pronounced alive when our heart starts?" is a pro-life (anti-abortion) saying that has been printed on many images.…

March 19, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“If you’re still confused about gender, try milking a bull and you’ll learn real quick”

"If you are still confused about gender, try milking a bull. That might kick start your thinking" and "If you're still confused about gender, try milking a bull and you'll…

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

“If you’re trying to ban books, you’re probably not the good guys”

"Here’s a tip: If you find yourself on the side that is trying to ban books, you are not the good guys" was posted on Twitter by Brad Polumbo on January 12, 2021. "If you're…

August 1, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“If you’re ugly with pretty eyes, this is your moment!” (face mask requirement)

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in face mask requirements. "If you're ugly with pretty eyes, this is your moment!" (or "If you're ugly, but have pretty eyes,…

December 21, 2014
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“If you’re white, it’s all right”

American blues songwriter Big Bill Broonzy (1893-1958) wrote in "Black, Brown and White" (1947): "If you're white, it's all right --If you're brown, stick around --…

September 15, 2021
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“If you’ve ever wondered whether you would have complied during 1930s Germany, now you know”

"If you've ever wondered whether you would have complied during 1930s Germany, now you know" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that living through…

August 1, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“If you’re ugly but have pretty eyes, this is your chance!” (face mask requirement)

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in face mask requirements. "If you're ugly with pretty eyes, this is your moment!" (or "If you're ugly, but have pretty eyes,…

August 1, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“If you’re ugly but have pretty eyes, this is your time to shine!” (face mask requirement)

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in face mask requirements. "If you're ugly with pretty eyes, this is your moment!" (or "If you're ugly, but have pretty eyes,…

March 23, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“If your country can afford to give money away to other countries, then you pay too much in taxes”

"If your country can afford to give money away to other countries, then you pay too much in taxes" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "If your country can afford to…

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

“If your crush gets Covid, propose to her. She might say yes due to lack of taste”

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic caused sufferers to have an absence of taste. Of course, there were some "lack of taste" jokes. "If your crush gets Covid, it's the right…

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

“If your crystal meth dealer has all of their teeth, they’re the cops”

"If your crystal meth dealer has all of their teeth, they're the cops/police" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Many meth users suffer from "meth mouth."…

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

“If your crystal meth dealer has all of their teeth, they’re the police”

"If your crystal meth dealer has all of their teeth, they're the cops/police" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Many meth users suffer from "meth mouth."…

November 12, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“If your guns have ugly tattoos, I revoke your right to bare arms”

The Second Amendment "right to bear arms" has nothing to do with "bears" or "bare arms," but there are several tattoo jokes. "Going to the tattoo shop to forfeit…

August 30, 2022
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“If your idea of helping others first requires taking someone’s property…”

"If your idea of helping others first requires taking someone’s property, then isn’t your idea morally bankrupt?" is an anti-government (anti-tax) saying that has been printed on…

May 5, 2025
Education/SchoolsGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /HealthWork/Businesses

“If your job comes with an ‘appreciation week,’ you’re probably not getting paid enough”

"If someone's job requires an 'appreciation week' it means they're not getting paid enough" (or "If your job comes with an 'appreciation week,' you’re…

May 7, 2025
Education/SchoolsGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /HealthWork/Businesses

“If your job requires an ‘appreciation week’ it means you’re not getting paid enough”

"If someone's job requires an 'appreciation week' it means they're not getting paid enough" (or "If your job comes with an 'appreciation week,' you’re…

May 7, 2025
Education/SchoolsGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /HealthWork/Businesses

“If your job requires an appreciation week,’ you are probably not getting paid enough”

"If someone's job requires an 'appreciation week' it means they're not getting paid enough" (or "If your job comes with an 'appreciation week,' you’re…

June 30, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“If your voice held no power, they wouldn’t try to silence you”

"If your voice held no power, they wouldn't try to silence you" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "If your voice held no power, they wouldn't try to silence…

December 5, 2012
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Illegal aliens have always been a problem in the United States. Ask any Indian.”

"Illegal aliens have always been a problem in the United States. Ask any Indian" has been cited in print since at least 1985, when it was credited to humorist Robert Orben. Another joke…

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

“Imagine a virus so dangerous that you have to be tested to know if you have it”

"Imagine a virus so dangerous/deadly that you have to be tested to know if you have it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. A photo of Rod Serling in a mock opening of the…

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