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March 29, 2024
Hotels

“If ‘camping’ means my hotel room faces the woods, then yeah, I’ll go camping”

"If by 'camping" you mean my hotel room will face the woods, then yes I'm up for a camping trip!" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Many people have…

April 10, 2015
Work/Businesses

“If ‘Plan A’ doesn’t work, the alphabet has 25 more letters”

If "Plan A" (the first option) doesn't work, people either quit or move on to "Plan B" (the second option). "If 'Plan A' didn't/doesn't work,…

April 6, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“If ‘sat’ is the past tense of the word ‘sit’, then the past tense of ‘fit’ should be ‘fat’”

The past tense of "fit" is not "fat," but there are jokes. Often "sit" and "sat" are compared. "And is 'fat' the past tense of…

April 6, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“If ‘shat’ is the past tense of ‘shit’, then ‘fat’ must be the past tense of ‘fit’”

Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterMonica Holton@Moni2332I still think the past tense of "Fit" should be "Fat" just like "Shit" and "Shat"...12:40 PM - 24 Jul…

August 17, 2011
Names/Phrases

“If (...) then the terrorists win”

"If (we change our behavior or sacrifice our freedoms), the terrorists have won" became a popular phrase after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.…

October 15, 2015
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“If 10% is enough for God, it’s enough for the IRS”

There are several Bible verses about giving to God, usually interpreted as giving 10%. A popular bumper sticker about the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is: "If 10% is enough for God,…

November 3, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“If 2020 was a bath bomb, it would be a fucking toaster”

The COVID-19 pandemic made 2020 a bad year for many people. "If 2020 was a bath bomb it would be a fucking toaster" was posted on Twitter by Callum Lyon on October 28, 2020. A toaster, of…

June 3, 2020
Food/Drink

“If 2020 was a drink, it would be bong water”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was followed with the George Floyd protests and riots. Not many people enjoyed the year 2020. "If 2020 was a drink moe it would be bong water" was…

June 3, 2020
Food/Drink

“If 2020 was a drink, what would it be?”/“Colonoscopy prep.”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was followed with the George Floyd protests and riots. Not many people enjoyed the year 2020. "If 2020 was a drink moe it would be bong water" was…

March 26, 2019
Time/Weather

“If 40 is the new 30 and 50 is the new 40, why can’t Thursday be the new Friday?”

"If 40 is the new 30 and 50 is the new 40, why can’t Thursday be the new Friday?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Late to work. Why can't Thursday…

September 29, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“If a 100 yd dash champion weds a marathon runner, is it a mixed race marriage?”

A "mixed race marriage" usually does not involve running, but there are jokes. "I happen to know that at least one anti-spammer who frequents NANAE is in a mixed-race marriage (...)…

May 2, 2022
Transportation

“If a 747 can carry the space shuttle, then I call bullshit on overweight luggage fees”

"If a 747 can carry the space shuttle, then I call bullshit on overweight luggage fees" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "If an everyday Boeing 747 can carry a whole…

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

“If a bag is not resealable then it contains one serving. I don’t make the rules”

"If a bag is not resealable then it contains one serving. I don’t make the rules" and "If a bacon package isn't resealable, it contains one serving. That's science. I…

September 30, 2026
Food/Drink

“If a bagel can have everything, so can I”

"If a bagel can have everything, so can I/you" (also "If bagels can have everything, so can I/you") is a jocular motivational saying that has been printed on many images. An…

September 30, 2026
Food/Drink

“If a bagel can have everything, so can you”

"If a bagel can have everything, so can I/you" (also "If bagels can have everything, so can I/you") is a jocular motivational saying that has been printed on many images. An…

April 20, 2012
Food/Drink

“If a bug won’t bite it, why should you? Go Organic”

"If a bug won't bite/eat it, why should I/you?" is a slogan of the organic foods movement. If a bug doesn't like it, that could be because the plant is loaded with chemicals.…

September 6, 2013
Work/Businesses

“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign”

"A cluttered up desk is the sign of a cluttered up mind" has been cited in print since at least 1947. "If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty…

April 11, 2018
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“If a cop tells you to put your hands in the air, don’t wave them like you just don’t care”

“Throw your hands in the air like you just don’t care” is a saying that became popular in the 1980s. What if the police tell you to put your hands in the air? "When a cop tells you to…

August 16, 2017
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“If a crab were employed in a pizza parlor, in which station would it work? A crust station.”

"Crustacean" sounds like "crust station." "My pet crab Pinchy, just got a job at Pizza Hut at the Crust Station. I'm so proud" is a pun that was posted on Twitter…

December 9, 2022
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“If a dreidel is on the news, wouldn’t it be a top story?”

A dreidel is a spinning top, played during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. A news report about a dreidel would be a "top story." "Today's Top Story Is ACTUALLY About A…

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