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

“The real conspiracy theory is believing that you can replace your immune system with masks…”

The 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in the wearing of face masks and gloves, and the frequent use of hand sanitizers. Many people did not agree with these measures. "THE REAL…

March 1, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The real gun problem is, too few good people carry a good one”

Some people believe that America has a gun problem of too many guns, but gun advocates disagree. "AMERICA'S GUN PROBLEM? TOO FEW PEOPLE CARRY ONE" (shown on an image) was posted on…

December 15, 2012
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The real menace to our republic is the invisible government”

Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919), in a speech in August 1912, sought "to destroy this invisible government, to dissolve the unholy alliance between corrupt business and corrupt politics."…

November 3, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The real pandemic is how stupid everyone is”

The real pandemic is stupidity" (or "Stupidity is the real pandemic") is a COVID-19 saying that has been printed on many images. "The real pandemic is how stupid everyone…

November 4, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The real pandemic is stupidity”

The real pandemic is stupidity" (or "Stupidity is the real pandemic") is a COVID-19 saying that has been printed on many images. "The real pandemic is how stupid everyone…

February 29, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The real problem with the upcoming election is that one of them is going to win”

"The real problem with the upcoming election is (that) one of them is going to win" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The joke became popular for the 2016 U.S.…

March 1, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The real problem with the upcoming election is that one of them is going to win”

"The real problem with the upcoming election is (that) one of them is going to win" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The joke became popular for the 2016 U.S.…

November 11, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The real virus is communism. Coronavirus is just how it spreads”

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic caused many businesses to adapt or close in 2020. The World Economic Forum planned a "Great Reset" during pandemic. "The real virus is communism.…

November 11, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The real virus is communism. Covid-19 is just how it spreads”

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic caused many businesses to adapt or close in 2020. The World Economic Forum planned a "Great Reset" during pandemic. "The real virus is communism.…

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

“The reason Israel doesn’t want to become America’s 51st state is because then they would only get two senators”

"The reason Israel doesn’t want to become America’s 51st state is because then they would only get two senators" is a jocular political saying that has been pinted on many images. The…

April 8, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The reason Uncle Sam has to wear such a tall hat is that he’s always passing it around”

A jocular line about Uncle Sam appeared in Earl Wilson's syndicated entertainment column in January 1962: "'We wondered,' said Arnold Glasow, 'why Uncle Sam wore such a…

June 29, 2014
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“The relationship of a journalist to a politician should be that of a dog to a lamppost”

"The relationship of a journalist to a politician should be that of a dog to a lamppost" is a witty statement that is frequently credited to American journalist and critic H. L. Mencken…

March 11, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The rent is too damn high!” (political party slogan and name)

Jimmy McMillan formed his "Rent Is Too Damn High" party in 1993, but he failed to get on the ballot that year to run for New York City mayor. McMillan did get on the ballot in 2005 and…

January 26, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The resistance is not something you join. It’s what you are”

"The resistance is not something you join. It's what/who you are" (or "The resistance is not something you join. It's what you do") is a saying that has been printed…

January 26, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The resistance is not something you join. It’s what you do”

"The resistance is not something you join. It's what/who you are" (or "The resistance is not something you join. It's what you do") is a saying that has been printed…

January 26, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The resistance is not something you join. It’s who you are”

"The resistance is not something you join. It's what/who you are" (or "The resistance is not something you join. It's what you do") is a saying that has been printed…

September 22, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The revolution will be memed”

"The revolution will not be televised" (1970) is a poem and song by Gil Scott-Heron (1949-2011). "The revolution will be memed" is a popular meme. "the revolution will be…

April 7, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The reward for saving your money is being able to pay your taxes without borrowing”

"The reward for saving your money is being able to pay your taxes without borrowing" is a jocular line that's popular at tax time. "The master farmer is the farmer who can pay…

January 11, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The rich are the only dangerous minority”

"The only dangerous minority is the rich" (or "The rich are the only dangerous minority") is an anti-capitalist saying that has been printed on many images. "One side says…

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

“The right to bear arms means no tattoos”

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…

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