“Crime does not pay…as well as politics”
"Crime does not pay...as well as politics" has been credited to Alfred E. Neuman, the fictional mascot and cover boy of Mad magazine. It's not known when this first appeared in Mad,…
“Crime wouldn’t pay if the government ran it”
"Crime wouldn't pay if the government ran it" is a humorous line about the basic incompetence of government. The quotation -- once popular with graffiti writers -- has been cited in…
“Crimes conceived in hell don’t have angels as witnesses”
"Crimes conceived in hell don't have angels as witnesses" is a saying often used in criminal law. To prosecute criminals, district attorneys often have to use witnesses who are…
“Criminal Law: See bad people at their best; Family Law: See good people at their worst”
Criminal lawyers and family lawyers have a popular saying: "Criminal lawyers see bad people at their best, and divorce lawyers see good people at their worst." It's not known who…
“Criminals obey ‘gun control’ laws in the same manner politicians follow their oaths of office”
"Criminals obey 'gun control' laws in the same manner politicians follow their oaths of office," "Criminals obey gun laws like politicians follow/obey their oath(s) of…
“Criminals obey gun laws like politicians follow their oath of office”
"Criminals obey 'gun control' laws in the same manner politicians follow their oaths of office," "Criminals obey gun laws like politicians follow/obey their oath(s) of…
“Criminals obey gun laws like politicians follow their oaths of office”
"Criminals obey 'gun control' laws in the same manner politicians follow their oaths of office," "Criminals obey gun laws like politicians follow/obey their oath(s) of…
“Criminals obey gun laws like politicians keep promises”
"Criminals obey 'gun control' laws in the same manner politicians follow their oaths of office," "Criminals obey gun laws like politicians follow/obey their oath(s) of…
“Criminals obey gun laws like politicians obey their oath of offfice”
"Criminals obey 'gun control' laws in the same manner politicians follow their oaths of office," "Criminals obey gun laws like politicians follow/obey their oath(s) of…
“Criminals obey gun laws like politicians obey their oaths of office”
"Criminals obey 'gun control' laws in the same manner politicians follow their oaths of office," "Criminals obey gun laws like politicians follow/obey their oath(s) of…
“Criticism for one politician isn’t an endorsement for another”
Criticizing a Democrat is not an endorsement of a Republican and criticizing a Republican is not an endorsement of a Democrat. "Criticism for one politician isn't an endorsement for…
“Cup of tea” (a preference; frequently said of the tea party)
"My cup of tea" (or, "not my cup of tea") indicates a personal preference, something a person likes or dislikes. The term "cup of tea" appears to have originated in…
“Cursing: There is only one bad word, taxes. Any other word that is good enough for sailors…”
The American political satire mockumentary sitcom television series Parks and Recreation, on the episode "Go Big or Go Home" that originally aired on January 20, 2011, the character Ron…
“Cursing: There’s only one bad word: taxes. If any other word is good enough for sailors…”
The American political satire mockumentary sitcom television series Parks and Recreation, on the episode "Go Big or Go Home" that originally aired on January 20, 2011, the character Ron…
“Cut war, not welfare”
"Cut war, not welfare" is a protest saying that has been printed on many images. The slogan has been used at many protest marches. "Cut war, not welfare" was first used on a…
“Dad used to say ‘the sky’s the limit.’ Which is probably why he got fired from NASA”
A joke about the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was posted on Twitter on May 20, 2017: "My Grandpa always said 'the sky's the limit' to encourage me. Now I…
“Dad, when I grow up, I want to be a feminist”
A popular feminist joke is: Daughter: Dad, when I grow up, I want to be a feminist.Father: Well, pick one. You can't do both. The joke was posted on Twitter on June 11, 2015 and was first…
“Damn girl, are you a cop? Because you just took my breath away”
The deaths of African Americans such as Eric Garner (in Staten Island on July 17, 2014) and George Floyd (in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020) at the hands of police resulted in protests. Garner was…
“Damn girl, are you Coronavirus? Because I want you to stay away from me”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many jocular pickup lines (and anti-pickup lines). "Hey girl, are you Coronavirus? Cause you take my breath away" was posted on Twitter by…
“Damn girl, are you Coronavirus? Because you make me sick” (pickup line)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many jocular pickup lines (and anti-pickup lines). "Hey girl, are you Coronavirus? Cause you take my breath away" was posted on Twitter by…