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September 3, 2021
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A mute walks into a bar and says…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A mute version is: "A mute walk into a bar and says..." The mute can't…

October 14, 2017
Transportation

“A naked woman gets into a taxi…” (jokes)

A joke involves a cab driver -- usually a New York City taxi driver -- who picks up a naked woman. The driver stares. "Something wrong? Haven't you seen a naked women before?" the…

April 18, 2016
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A naked woman walks into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." The "naked woman walks into a bar" joke has three versions. The first version…

August 17, 2017
Food/Drink

“A nap is just a shortcut to your next meal”

The wait between meals seems shorter when one goes to sleep. A quote was posted on Reddit -- Shower Thoughts on August 16, 2017: "A nap is just a shortcut to your next meal." Reddit --…

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

“A narcissist wants the authority of a king while having the accountability of a toddler”

"A narcissist wants the authority of a king while having the accountability of a toddler" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is to say, a narcissist wants total…

May 18, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves”

"A nation/society of sheep will beget a government of wolves" is often credited to American broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow (1909-1965). The saying means that the electorate cannot…

February 6, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A nation of sheep”

"Nation of sheep, ruled by wolves, owned by pigs" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "To survive in a nation of sheep, ruled by wolves, owned by pigs, you must become…

January 25, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A nation owned by weapons manufacturers will never know peace”

James Rozoff Author (the author James Rozoff) posted this on Twitter on May 5, 2019, and again on Twitter on December 30, 2019: "A nation run by bankers will never be out of debt.A nation…

January 24, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A nation run by bankers will never be out of debt”

James Rozoff Author (the author James Rozoff) posted this on Twitter on May 5, 2019, and again on Twitter on December 30, 2019: "A nation run by bankers will never be out of debt.A nation…

January 25, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A nation that allows a small segment of its citizens to write the laws will never know justice”

James Rozoff Author (the author James Rozoff) posted this on Twitter on May 5, 2019, and again on Twitter on December 30, 2019: "A nation run by bankers will never be out of debt.A nation…

April 29, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A nation that cannot control its borders can’t control its destiny”

U.S. President Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) is often credited for having said at some time in the 1980s, "A nation that cannot control its borders isn't really a nation." Reagain said…

March 9, 2018
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A Nazi walks into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A Nazi version is: "A Nazi walks into a bar...mitzvah, It did not go well."…

January 13, 2023
Food/Drink

“A nectarine is just a bald-headed peach”

Peaches and nectarines are the same species, but peaches have fuzz and nectarines do not. There have been many comments and jokes about this. The song "Nectarine" (2001) by Cherokee…

January 10, 2023
Food/Drink

“A nectarine is just a peach with a Brazilian wax”

Peaches and nectarines are the same species, but peaches have fuzz and nectarines do not. There have been many comments and jokes about this. The song "Nectarine" (2001) by Cherokee…

January 13, 2023
Food/Drink

“A nectarine is just a shaved peach”

Peaches and nectarines are the same species, but peaches have fuzz and nectarines do not. There have been many comments and jokes about this. The song "Nectarine" (2001) by Cherokee…

January 13, 2023
Food/Drink

“A nectarine is just a smooth peach”

Peaches and nectarines are the same species, but peaches have fuzz and nectarines do not. There have been many comments and jokes about this. The song "Nectarine" (2001) by Cherokee…

December 5, 2009
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A neoconservative is a liberal who has been mugged by reality”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikiquote: Irving KristolIrving Kristol (born 22 January 1920 - 18 September 2009) was an American columnist, journalist, and writer who was dubbed the "godfather of…

February 3, 2021
Food/Drink

“A Nestle Crunch bar is beans and rice”

A Nestle Crunch bar is made of milk chocolate and crisped rice. Chocolate is made from cocoa beans. "A Nestle Crunch bar is beans and rice" was posted on Reddit -- Showerthoughts on…

July 5, 2015
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A neutrino walks into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." The neutrino bar joke has two forms. The common "bar joke" form was popular in…

March 26, 2016
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A neutrino walks through a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." "A neutrino walks through a bar" is a popular version. "So this neutrino…

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