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March 3, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Me: I’m impressed you got us court side seats. My lawyer: I hope they find you guilty”

Getting "court side seats" at a basketball court is usually very good. Getting "court side seats" at a court of law, at one's own trial, is not so good. This joke was…

March 15, 2025
Food/DrinkGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Me: staying sober is easy with the power of prayer! Priest giving me communion for the 37th time this morning…”

Entry in progress -- BP Wikipedia: Eucharist The Eucharist (/ˈjuːkərɪst/ YOO-kər-ist; from Koinē Greek: εὐχαριστία, romanized: evcharistía, lit. 'thanksgiving'), also…

September 26, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Mechanical Engineers build weapons; Civil Engineers build targets”

A popular engineering joke is: Q: What is the difference between mechanical engineers and civil engineers?A: Mechanical engineers build weapons; civil engineers build targets. The joke has been…

May 7, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Medical error is one of the leading causes of death. You better be doing your own research”

"In a world where medical error is one of the leading causes of death, you better be doing your own research" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "IN A WORLD WHERE…

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

“Memorial Day—honor their deaths by questioning anyone calling for more of them”

A popular Memorial Day saying was posted on Facebook by Mrs. Betty Bowers, America's Best Christian (and on Twitter by Mrs. Betty Bowers) on May 26, 2012: "Memorial Day -- honor their…

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

“Men of quality do not fear equality”

"Men/People of quality don't fear equality" is a saying that has been printed on many images. This message has been painted on signs at women's rights marches and LGBTQ pride…

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

“Men of quality don’t fear equality”

"Men/People of quality don't fear equality" is a saying that has been printed on many images. This message has been painted on signs at women's rights marches and LGBTQ pride…

December 2, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Mercury, closest planet to the sun, -173 degrees Celsius at night. First world problems”

The term "Third World" refers to the economy of countries and was coined in the 1950s. The term "First World" doesn't refer to the planet Mercury and the term "Third…

August 2, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Merry crisis and a happy new fear”

"Merry crisis and a happy new fear" -- a pun on "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" -- has been printed on many images. The saying is from graffiti that was painted on the…

May 27, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Mexican 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…

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

“Mice die in mouse traps because they don’t understand why the cheese is free…”

"Mice die in mouse traps because they don’t understand why the cheese is free. The same thing happens with socialism" (or "Socialism is like a mouse trap. It works because the…

May 25, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Military chaplains bring God to soldiers and soldiers to God”

"Military chaplains bring God to soldiers and soldiers to God" is a popular saying among chaplains. "Bring God to soldiers and soldiers to God" was cited in Military…

July 30, 2019
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Military chefs are literally serving their country”

There are many ways to "serve" one's country. This was posted on Reddit -- Showerthoughts on July 29, 2019: "US Military chefs are literally serving their country." Reddit…

October 2, 2015
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Military justice is to justice what military music is to music”

Entry in progress -- B.P. [This entry was prepared with research assistance from the Quote Investigator.] Wikiquote: Georges ClemenceauGeorges Benjamin Clemenceau (28 September 1841 – 24 November…

October 12, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Mind over chatter”

"Mind over matter" is a phrase that has used since the 1800s. In February 1923, newspapers published a joke variation: "mind over chatter." "Mind over chatter" was the…

August 19, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Mind your own tits” (breastfeeding saying)

"Mind your business" is an old saying. "Mind your own tits" is a pro-breastfeeding saying that has been printed on many images. "Mind your own tits, and I will mind my own…

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

“Minds are like parachutes—they only function when open”

"Minds are like parachutes -- they only function when open" is a saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as posters and bumper stickers. The saying is often credited to…

July 8, 2014
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Minor surgery is surgery that happens to someone else”

"Minor surgery is surgery that happens to someone else" is an old medical joke. "Surgery is only minor if it happens to someone else" was mentioned as an "old joke" in…

June 3, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthMedia/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Misinformation is information they want you to miss”

Entry in progress -- BP X/Twitter Michelle Malkin @michellemalkin Ditto @danielledsouzag! "Misinformation" is information they want you to miss. "Disinformation" is truth they…

August 16, 2015
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Mixed emotions—when your mother-in-law drives your new car off a cliff”

"Mixed emotions," a classic joke defines it, "are what a fellow feels when he sees his mother-in-law drive his new car off a cliff." The joke has been extremely popular and was…

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