“Don’t scare the horses or the children”
The British actress Mrs, Patrick Campbell (1865-1940) is supposed to have said about an actor or about the playwright Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), "I really don't mind what people do, so long…
“Don’t steal—the government hates competition”
"Don't steal -- (the) government hates (the) competition" has been a saying on bumper stickers and T-shirts since about 1984. It is not known who originated the popular saying. U.S.…
“Don’t talk about rope in a hanged man’s house”
"Don't talk about rope in a hanged man's house" (that is, don't bring up a sore point) is an old Spanish proverb. "Where have you found that 'tis good naming the…
“Don’t tax you, don’t tax me, tax the fellow behind that tree”
"Don't tax me; tax the other fellow" has been cited in print since at least 1910. "Congress, congress, don't tax me; tax that fellow behind the tree" became a popular…
“Don’t tell my mother I’m a politician—she thinks I play piano in a whorehouse”
"Don't tell my mother I'm a politician -- she thinks I play piano in a bordello/brothel/cat house/whorehouse" is a joke about how little people think of politicians. The joke…
“Don’t vote—it only encourages them”
"Don't vote -- it only encourages them" is a joke that television comedian Jack Paar told in May 1966. During the presidential election year of 1976, the saying was put on buttons…
“Don’t wait. Vaccinate”
"Don't wait. Vaccinate" (or "Don't wait to vaccinate" is a vaccination slogan that has been used by many health departments in the United States. "Don't wait…
“Don’t worry, the bars are there to keep the freedom inside”
"Don't worry, the bars are there to keep the freedom inside" was posted on Twitter by '⚒' on June 4, 2016. THe original tweet by trutherbotblue is no longer available.…
“Don’t blame a clown acting like a clown. Ask yourself why you keep going to the circus”
"Don’t blame a clown acting like a clown. Ask yourself why you keep going to the circus" is a political saying (the political "circus") that has been printed on many images.…
“Don’t compare me to the Almighty, compare me to the alternative”
"Don’t compare me to the Almighty, compare me to the alternative" is a political saying meaning that no candidate is perfect (like the Almighty), but he or she -- however flawed --…
“Drain the swamp” (clean up government)
The saying "drain the swamp" has had a long history in American politics. The saying originally meant to "drain the swamp" to get rid of malaria-carrying mosquitoes. Victor…
“Drinking the Kool-Aid”
"Drinking the Kool-Aid" means to follow a leader or a philosophy without critical examination. Kool-Aid is a flavored drink mix that was invented in 1927. "Drinking the…
“Drop acid, not bombs”
"Drop acid, not bombs" is an anti-war saying that has been printed on many images. "Drop Acid Not Bombs" was printed in the Fresno (CA) Bee on July 16, 1967. "Drop acid,…
“Drop taxes, not bombs”
"Drop taxes, not bombs" is an anti-tax saying that has been printed on many images. "'Drop taxes, not bombs!' a phalanx of Libertarians shouted behind them" was…
“Drugs block our biochemistry to reduce symptoms. Fruits and vegetables restore our biochemistry…”
"Drugs block our biochemistry to reduce symptoms. Vegetables restore our biochemistry to create health" (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Healthy Holistic Living on April 26,…
“Drugs block our biochemistry to reduce symptoms. Plants restore our biochemistry to create health”
"Drugs block our biochemistry to reduce symptoms. Vegetables restore our biochemistry to create health" (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Healthy Holistic Living on April 26,…
“Drugs block our biochemistry to reduce symptoms. Vegetables restore our biochemistry…”
"Drugs block our biochemistry to reduce symptoms. Vegetables restore our biochemistry to create health" (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Healthy Holistic Living on April 26,…
“Drugs End All Dreams” (“dead” backronym)
"Drugs End All Dreams" is a backronym (back acronym) of the word "dead" that has been printed on many images. "Drugs End All Dreams" was printed in Newsday (Long…
“Due to corona virus, I will not shake hands or hug. You may kneel or bow to me”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic made many people refrain from handshakes and hugs. "Due to corona virus I will not shake hands or hug... you may kneel or bow to me.., either will be…
“Due to COVID-19, we are asking looters to work from home and steal their own property”
During the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic, many people were asked to work from home. "I wish all of the violent rioters and looters would work from home. #Peacefulprotest" was posted on…