“Text without context is pretext”
"A text without a context is a pretext" has been popularized by Rev. Jesse Jackson and theologian D.A. Carson, but the saying dates to at least 1912 and has long been popular with…
“Thank god attorneys let us know they’re attorneys ‘at law’ so we don’t assume they’re attorneys at garlic bread or something”
"Attorney at law" means that this person is qualified to represent someone in a court of law, but some people believe that the "at law" is not needed. This was posted on…
“That dog won’t hunt” (LBJ)
President Lyndon B. Johnson said "that dog won't hunt" in the 1960s. The ultimate origin of the phrase (used since at least the 1930s) is unknown, but LBJ certainly popularized it.…
“That face mask you were duped into wearing symbolizes you losing your freedom of speech”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic required many people to wear face masks. "That Face Mask you were duped into wearing symbolizes you loosing your Freedom of Speech" was written on a…
“That face you make after they take your guns” (skulls)
"THAT FACE YOU MAKE AFTER THEY TAKE YOUR GUNS" (shown on an image, with several skulls) was posted on Facebook by Socialism Kills on May 5, 2023. That is, when you give up your guns,…
“That scroll to find your year of birth is becoming increasingly offensive smh”
People are often required to scroll down for their birth year. For old people, it can be a lot of scrolling. "You know you're getting old when you have to scroll down to find your birth…
“The ‘h’ in Democrat stands for honesty”
"The 'h' in Democrat stands for honesty" is a Republican saying that has been printed on many images. "The H in Democrat stands for Honesty" was posted on Twitter by…
“The #MeToo movement is supposed to be empowering, but why PoundMeToo?”
"#MeToo" became popular on social media in October 2017, as a response to several high-profile sexual assault and harassment allegations in the United States. "Someone I work with…
“The 12 Days of 2020” (song parody)
The 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in many changes to the classic song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," often called "The 12 Days of Corona" or "The 12 Days…
“The 12 Days of Corona” (song parody)
The 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in many changes to the classic song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," often called "The 12 Days of Corona" or "The 12 Days…
“The 12 Days of Covid” (song parody)
The 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in many changes to the classic song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," often called "The 12 Days of Corona" or "The 12 Days…
“The 13th Amendment makes it illegal to buy people. Apparently, it doesn’t apply to congressmen”
The Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (ratified in 1865) abolished slavery and involuntary servitude. A joke was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on December 7, 2017: "The 13th Amendment…
“The 2nd Amendment is my gun permit”
"The 2nd Amendment is my gun permit" is a saying that has been printed on posters and T-shirts. The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution states: "A well regulated…
“The adult version of ‘Head, shoulders, knees and toes’ is now ‘Mask, wallet, keys and phone’”
"Head(s), shoulders, knees and toes” is an exercise song that is common in primary schools. “The adult version of ‘head, shoulders, knees and toes’ is ‘glasses, wallet, keys and…
“The American flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies from the last breath…”
"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "The…
“The American flag on the moon has turned white. It’s now a French flag”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Reddit -- JokesThe American flag on the moon has turned white due to radiationsubmitted August 17, 2017 by BrokeBorkLensarNow it looks like the French landed on the moon
“The answer to 1984 is 1776”
'The answer to 1984 is 1776" is a popular line from conservative radio talk show host and filmmaker Alex Jones. The saying appears in his film, Endgame: Blueprint for Global Enslavement…
“The average person thinks he isn’t”
"The average man thinks he isn't" is from the New York City humor magazine The Judge in 1927. "The average person thinks he isn't" has been credited to Father Larry…
“The belief that government is a necessary evil is a belief that evil is necessary”
Government was described by Thomas Paine in Common Sense (1776) as at best a "necessary evil." Many people who choose between Democrats and Republicans at the voting booth choose…
“The best argument against democracy is a five minute talk with the average voter”
"The best argument against democracy is a five minute talk with the average voter" is often said to have been spoken by Winston Churchill (1874-1965), but there is no record that he ever…