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November 22, 2009
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Dissent is the highest form of patriotism”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikiquote: Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson (13 April 1743 – 4 July 1826) was the third president of the United States (1801–1809), author of the Declaration of…

April 29, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Do midgets have to stay only 3 feet apart?” (social distancing)

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in social distancing. People were told to stay at least six feet apart. "Thinking out loud here: since we have to stay 6ft apart do midgets have to…

May 30, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Do not call the police on suspicious people in your neighborhood! Those are your neighbors…”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic closed most barbershops and salons. People were quarantined in their homes, where they dressed informally. "DO NOT call the police on suspicious people in…

September 1, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Do not let people who surround themselves with barbed wire and armed soldiers…”

"Do not let people who surround themselves with barbed wire and armed soldiers tell you that you cannot own a firearm to defend yourself" is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on an…

July 15, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Do not make peace with evil. Destroy it”

"Do not make peace with evil. Destroy it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "'Evil' is a more essentialist, foundational, theological term. you don't…

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

“Do not make your mask from masking tape”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. Masking tape is not necessarily just for face masks, but there are jokes. "If I tear my mask, can I use…

May 4, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Do race horses slow down when they see police horses?”

Many drivers slow down when they see a police car. "Do race horses slow down when they see police horses?" is a jocular saying. "Do race horses slow down when they see a police…

May 18, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Do regular dogs see police dogs and think ‘oh no it’s a cop’?”

"Do regular dogs see police dogs and think 'oh no/shit it's the cops'?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Do regular dogs see police dogs and…

May 18, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Do regular dogs see police dogs and think ‘oh no it’s the cops’?”

"Do regular dogs see police dogs and think 'oh no/shit it's the cops'?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Do regular dogs see police dogs and…

May 17, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Do regular dogs see police dogs and think ‘oh shit it’s a cop’?”

"Do regular dogs see police dogs and think 'oh no/shit it's the cops'?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Do regular dogs see police dogs and…

February 22, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Do regular dogs see police dogs and think, ’Oh shoot, it’s the cops’?”

"Do regular dogs see police dogs and think, ’Oh crap/no/shit/shoot, it’s the cops/police’?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Do you think regular dogs…

October 31, 2009
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikiquote: Theodore RooseveltTheodore Roosevelt, Jr. (1858-10-27 – 1919-01-06), also known as T.R. or Teddy, was the 26th President of the United States…

September 26, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Do you have a golden lawyer?” (lawyer joke)

The joke about the "golden rat" has been told since at least 1994. The punchline usually involves a lawyer, but some versions substitute "liberal" or "Republican."…

April 28, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Do you have Coronavirus? Because I can’t stop looking ah-choo” (pickup line)

"Ah-choo!" or "Achoo!" or "Atchoo!" (a sneeze) sounds like "at you." A jocular pickup line was used during the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic. “Do you have…

November 19, 2014
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Do you serve lawyers here?” (bar/lawyer joke)

There is a combination bar joke and lawyer joke. The "Do you serve lawyers here?" joke has been cited in print since at least 1994 and is of unknown authorship. Google Groups:…

February 6, 2026
Food/DrinkGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Do you think when firefighters blow out their birthday candles it’s just like more work to them?”

When firefighters have a brithday and have to blow out the fire (the candles on a birthday cake), do they like this or not? "I bet firefighters are really good at blowing out the candles on…

December 23, 2025
Food/DrinkGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Doctor told me my sugar level is too high… So I move the sugar container to a lower shelf!”

A joke about "blood sugar level" mistakes that term for the shelf that sugar is stored on. "Doctor told my Friend her sugar is too high she move her sugar container to a lower…

January 22, 2026
Food/DrinkGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Doctor: Have you had any unexplained weight gain over the past year?  Me: No, there are explanations.”

Doctors often ask about any "explained weight gain," but a patient usually knows where the fat came from. This joke was posted on X/Twitter by Just Me…Dee🐟 on December 17, 2023:…

June 13, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthTime/Weather

“Doctor: This may hurt. Me: June doesn’t look much better”

"doctor: this may hurt / me: tbh june was worse imo" is a joke that was posted on X/Twitter by the notorious ana on July 4, 2022. "doctor: this may hurt/ me: june doesn't look…

June 16, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Doctor’s offices be like, ‘Show up 15 minutes early so the doctor can see you 45 minutes late’”

"Why doctors offices be like get there 15 minutes early why you're not even about to get seen until 45 minutes after your appointment time? 😡" was posted on X/Twitter by treena on…

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