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March 6, 2025
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“If you don’t like me there should be no reason why you have me on social media”

"If you don’t like me there should be no reason why you have me on social media" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on Facebook by Dionna Dionna on…

March 4, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthMedia/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“If you don’t like something I post, just ignore it like you ignore government corruption”

"If I post something you don't like, just ignore it like you ignore government corruption" (or "If I post something you don't like, just ignore it like you ignore the…

July 23, 2018
Food/Drink

“If you don’t like tacos, I’m nacho type”

"If you don’t like tacos, I’m nacho type" is a jocular food saying that has been printed on many images. "Nacho type" sounds like "not your type." "If you…

May 9, 2016
Work/Businesses

“If you don’t like where you are, move! You are not a tree!”

"If you don't like where you are, move! You are not a tree!" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. "If you don't like where you are, get out, or…

September 20, 2025
Food/Drink

“If you don’t love it, don’t eat it, and if you love it, savor it”

"If you don’t love it, don’t eat it, and if you love it, savor it" is a food saying that has been printed on many images. The saying is from the book Intuitive Eating: Reject dieting…

October 16, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Transportation

“If you don’t moo every time you drive past cows, what are you doing with your life?”

Many people can't drive past cows without saying "cows" or "moo." "You're never too old to say 'cows' when you drive past some cows" was posted on…

October 2, 2012
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“If you don’t read a newspaper, you’re uninformed; if you do read one, you’re misinformed”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikiquote: Mark TwainSamuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American humorist, novelist, writer,…

December 19, 2012
Transportation

“If you don’t swear while driving, then you’re not paying attention to the road at all”

"If you don’t swear while driving, then you’re not paying attention to the road at all" is a jocular statement that has been printed on many images. The saying was cited in print…

November 11, 2021
Food/Drink

“If you drink hot chocolate with a spoon, it’s like chocolate soup”

Hot chocolate (hot cocoa) has been described as chocolate soup. "Hot chocolate is just really just chocolate soup!" was posted on Twitter by Laura Kadner on December 24, 2010.…

November 11, 2021
Food/Drink

“If you drink hot cocoa with a spoon, it becomes chocolate soup”

Hot chocolate (hot cocoa) has been described as chocolate soup. "Hot chocolate is just really just chocolate soup!" was posted on Twitter by Laura Kadner on December 24, 2010.…

October 18, 2015
Transportation

“If you drink like a fish, swim—don’t drive”

"If you drink like a fish, swim -- don't drive" is a popular bumper sticker. "If you drink like a fish, don't drive. swim" was cited in print in July 1959 and credited…

July 25, 2021
Food/Drink

“If you drink vodka & orange juice from the skull of a guy named Phil— Philip’s head screwdriver”

A screwdriver cocktail and a Phillips head screwdriver (a tool) are different things, but there are jokes. "If you drink vodka & orange juice from the skull of a guy named Phil, you have…

December 25, 2015
Sports/Games

“If you drink, don’t drive. Don’t even putt”

American singer, actor and comedian Dean Martin (1917-1995) liked to drink and he liked to golf, and is credited with the popular quote: ' "If you drink, don't drive. Don't even…

October 10, 2021
Transportation

“If you drive a Subaru in reverse, what are you?”/“U r a bus.”

Subaru is a Japanese automaker. Many people have noticed that "Subaru" spelled backwards is "u r a bus" (you are a bus). "Billy Sage says that for economy you can't…

July 16, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Transportation

“If you drive past cows and don’t say ‘cows,’ you’re a psychopath”

Many people can't drive past cows without saying "cows" or "moo." "You're never too old to say 'cows' when you drive past some cows" was posted on…

July 16, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Transportation

“If you drive past cows and don’t ‘moo’ at them, you’re a psychopath”

Many people can't drive past cows without saying "cows" or "moo." "You're never too old to say 'cows' when you drive past some cows" was posted on…

October 16, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Transportation

“If you drive past horses and don’t say ‘horses,’ you’re a psychopath”

Many people can't drive past horses without pointing it out to others in the car. "idc how old you are if you drive past horses you're going to say 'horsies'" was…

June 8, 2023
Food/Drink

“If you eat an entire cake without cutting it, you technically only had one piece”

"If you eat an entire cake without cutting it, you technically only had one piece" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on Reddit --…

April 10, 2021
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“If you eat cake fast enough, your Fitbit will think you’re walking”

"If you eat cake/cookies/donuts fast enough, your Fitbit will think you're jogging/walking" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "I heard if you eat fast…

November 3, 2021
Food/Drink

“If you eat candy corn, I’m just gonna assume you eat crayons and bite candles”

Many people do not like the taste of candy corn. "If you eat candy corn, I’m just gonna assume you eat crayons and candles as well" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many…

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