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

“It’s my God-given right to be an atheist”

Do atheists have God-given rights? "Yes, you have a God-given right to be an atheist in America" was printed in the Twin Falls (ID) Times-News on July 7, 1963. "It's my…

October 18, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthTime/Weather

“It’s not a ‘conspiracy theory’ when there are patents for it”

"It’s not a 'conspiracy theory' when there are patents for it" is a saying that has been pinted on many images. In other words, the patents prove that it's not a crazy…

December 30, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“It’s not a coup unless it comes from the Coup d’État region of France. Otherwise. it’s just sparkling insurrection”

Entry in progress -- BP X/Twitter Stu Royall @stu_bot3000 Technically it’s not a coup unless it comes from the Coup d'État region of France, otherwise it’s just sparkling insurrection.…

July 21, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“It’s not the government’s job to protect my health. Its job is to protect my rights”

"It's not the government's job to protect my health. It’s the government’s job to protect my RIGHTS. It’s my job to protect my health. When you trade liberty for safety you end…

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

“It’s only Quarantine if it’s in the Quarante region of France” (joke)

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in quarantines. "Champagne" is sometimes used as a generic term for sparkling wine, but legally, it must come from the Champagne wine region of…

May 14, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“It’s pretty crazy how there’s an entire profession we have to make wear body cameras because they lie so much”

Many police officers are required to wear body cameras. "Cops have to wear body cameras because they lie. That’s it" was posted on X/Twitter by ALondon91 on September 16, 2021.…

May 28, 2019
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“It’s Question Period, not Answer Period”

Canada's House of Commons has a "Question Period." A common joke is, "It’s Question Period, not Answer Period." The book Democracy Derailed: A Breakdown of Government…

March 19, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“It’s weird liberals celebrate Women’s History Month when they can’t even tell you what a woman is”

Women's History Month is celebrated in March in the United States. "It’s weird #Liberals celebrate Women’s History month when they can’t even tell you what a woman is" was…

May 28, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Italian by blood. American by birth. Patriot by choice”

"American by birth. Patriot by choice" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "American by birth, patriot by choice!" was printed in the Albany (OR) Democrat-Herald…

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

“Jesus wasn’t a socialist. He actually fed people”

It is often claimed that Jesus was a socialist. Conservatives countered this with a meme: "Jesus wasn't a socialist. He actually fed people." "Jesus wasn't a socialist. He…

March 12, 2025
Food/DrinkGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Jesus, take the cheese wheel”

The song "Jesus, Take the Wheel" (2005), recorded by American country music artist Carrie Underwood, is not about a cheese wheel, but there are jokes. "JESUS TAKE THE CHEESE…

March 12, 2025
Food/DrinkGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Jesus, take the wheel of cheese”

The song "Jesus, Take the Wheel" (2005), recorded by American country music artist Carrie Underwood, is not about a cheese wheel, but there are jokes. "JESUS TAKE THE CHEESE…

July 17, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Jews earn like Episcopalians and vote like Puerto Ricans”

"Jews earn like Episcopalians and vote like Puerto Ricans" is a paraphrase of what Milton Himmelfarb (1918-2006) wrote in the June 1973 Commentary magazine, in the article "The…

February 9, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Join the Army, travel the world, meet interesting people and kill them”

"Join the army, travel the world, meet interesting people and kill them" is an anti-war saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts and bumper stickers. "Join…

April 7, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“José, can you see” (“Star-Spangled Banner” mondegreen)

"José, can you see" is a popular mondegreen of "O say can you see," the first line in Francis Scott Key's "Star-Spangled Banner" (the U.S. national anthem).…

October 29, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthMedia/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Journalists Only Want 2 Things: 1. A Pulitzer Prize 2. Get killed by the CIA”

"Contrary to popular belief, the Pulitzer Prize isn't the highest award in journalism. It is being killed by the CIA" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, the…

July 31, 2026
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Judge a doctor by how hard she/he tries to get you off meds”

"Judge a doctor by how hard she/he tries to get you off meds" (or "Judge your doctor by how hard he/she tries to get you off meds") is a saying that has been printed on many…

July 31, 2026
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Judge your doctor by how hard he/she tries to get you off meds”

"Judge a doctor by how hard she/he tries to get you off meds" (or "Judge your doctor by how hard he/she tries to get you off meds") is a saying that has been printed on many…

April 8, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Just a reminder that you still have plenty of time to do your taxes at the last minute”

"Just a reminder that you still have plenty of time to do your taxes at the last minute" is a jocular one-line saying about taxes that has been printed on ecards. The saying was posted on…

June 22, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Just because you don’t take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t in you”

"Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you" has been attributed to Greek leader Pericles (495 BC-429 BC), but only…

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