“Post office implies the existence of pre office”
There is a "post office," but no "pre office." "they don't call it the 'pre office' or the 'now office'...they call it the post office..." was…
“Poverty exists not because there isn’t enough wealth in the world, but because it is inequitably distributed”
"Poverty exists not because we cannot feed the poor, but because we cannot satisfy the rich" (or "Poverty exists not because we can't feed the poor, but because we can't…
“Poverty exists not because we can’t feed the poor, but because we can’t satisfy the rich”
"Poverty exists not because we cannot feed the poor, but because we cannot satisfy the rich" (or "Poverty exists not because we can't feed the poor, but because we can't…
“Poverty exists not because we cannot feed the poor, but because we cannot satisfy the rich”
"Poverty exists not because we cannot feed the poor, but because we cannot satisfy the rich" (or "Poverty exists not because we can't feed the poor, but because we can't…
“Power is the great aphrodisiac” (“Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac”)
Many things (fame, money, power, LSD) have been described as aphrodisiacs. "Powetr is what they like -- it is the greatest of all aphrodisiacs." is credited to French emperor and general
“Power is where power goes”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Google News Archive21 August 1965, The Daily News (Virgin Islands), pg. 14, col. 1:'Power Is Where Power Goes:' LBJBy MARY McGRORYWASHINGTON. — President…
“Practice safe six” (six feet apart social distancing)
"Safe Six" or "#SafeSix" (six feet apart social distancing) is a pun on "safe sex." The term became popular during the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic. "Practice…
“Praising the government for reopening the country is like thanking your abuser when they stop”
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in many lockdowns and reopenings. Many people believed that the lockdowns were unnecessary. "Praising the government for reopening your state is…
“Praising the government for reopening the province is like thanking your abuser when they stop”
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in many lockdowns and reopenings. Many people believed that the lockdowns were unnecessary. "Praising the government for reopening your state is…
“Praising the government for reopening your state is like thanking your abuser when they stop”
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in many lockdowns and reopenings. Many people believed that the lockdowns were unnecessary. "Praising the government for reopening your state is…
“Preach to the choir” (“Preach to the converted”)
To "preach to the converted" means to bring a message before people who already believe (or are predisposed to believe) that message. The preaching doesn't win over any new converts.…
“Presidents’ Day is just a fake holiday made up by the president companies to sell more presidents”
Many holidays are highly commercialized -- from Valentine's Day to Halloween to Christmas. Is Presidents' Day also commercialized? "RT @blainecapatch: presidents' day is just a…
“Presidents’ Day is just a made up holiday to sell more presidents”
Many holidays are highly commercialized -- from Valentine's Day to Halloween to Christmas. Is Presidents' Day also commercialized? "RT @blainecapatch: presidents' day is just a…
“Pretty words are not always true, and true words are not always pretty”
"Pretty words are not always true, and true words are not always pretty" (or "True words are not always pretty, and pretty words are not always true") is a saying that has been…
“Print guns, not money”
Entry in progress -- BP "Print guns, not money" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Reddit -- GunMemesCrossposted by u/El_Duderino_Brevity September 27, 2020Print guns not…
“Printing will continue until freedom improves”
"Printing will continue until freedom improves" -- that is, 3D printing of guns -- is a saying that has been printed on many images. "The firings/floggings/beatings will continue…
“Prison may be just one word. But to others, it’s a whole sentence”
A prison sentence is not the same as a sentence in the English language, but there are jokes. One joke was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on May 31, 2017: "Prison may be just one word. But to…
“Prison walls are never built to scale”
Something "built to scale" doesn't literally mean "built to be scaled," but there are jokes. "Prison walls are never built to scale" was posted on the website Pun…
“Pro-tip: If you are at the courthouse, always check behind the toilets for bribe money that hasn’t been collected yet”
A jocular courthouse piece of advice was posted on X/Twitter by Canyou ⚜️ on March 25, 2024, and received over 162,000 likes: "Pro-tip: If you are at the courthouse, always check behind…
“Probe with bayonets”
"Probe with bayonets. If you encounter steel, withdraw. If you encounter mush, continue" is credited to Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin (1870-1924). THe book The Unknown Lenin: From the…