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December 24, 2021
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“If you fear change, leave it here” (tip jar sign)

"If you fear change, leave it here" is a tip jar sign that has been printed on many images. "If you fear change, leave it here" was printed in The Oregonian (Portland, OR) on…

February 5, 2023
Food/Drink

“If you feel the need to point out that I look tired, the least you could do is buy me a coffee”

"If you feel the need to point out that I look tired, the least you could do is buy me a coffee" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "If u feel the need to point…

November 14, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“If you feel threatened by people wanting to be left alone, you’re probably not the good guy”

"IF YOU FEEL THREATENED BY PEOPLE WANTING TO BE LEFT ALONE, YOU'RE PROBABLY NOT THE GOOD GUY" (shown on an image) was posted on X/Twitter by Edgar Friendly ⬛️🟨 on December 6,…

May 21, 2019
Work/Businesses

“If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere”

"If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. “If you find a path with no…

January 19, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“If you find yourself in a fair fight, you didn’t plan your mission properly”

"If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck" and ""If you find yourself in a fair fight, you didn't plan your mission properly" are sayings that have been…

January 19, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“If you find yourself in a fair fight, you’ve done something wrong”

"If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck" and ""If you find yourself in a fair fight, you didn't plan your mission properly" are sayings that have been…

January 19, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck”

"If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck" and ""If you find yourself in a fair fight, you didn't plan your mission properly" are sayings that have been…

September 25, 2018
Names/Phrases

“If you follow your heart just right, it will get you to New York City”

" If you follow your heart just right it’ll get you to New York City" was posted on Facebook by Cheryl Pandemonium on January 20, 2018. "If you follow your heart just right, it…

October 9, 2022
Sports/Games

“If you forget the rules of chess, don’t worry… you’re allowed to check”

"If you forget the rules of Chess don't worry... you're allowed to check" was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on April 26, 2019. "If you ever forget the rules of chess,…

July 2, 2022
Food/Drink

“If you forgot the wine, go home”

"If you forgot the wine, go home" is a jocular wine saying that has been printed on many images. "if you forgot the wine, you can just go home now!" was posted on Twitter by…

June 25, 2018
Education/Schools

“If you found $5 in every pocket of your coat, what would you have?”/“Someone else’s coat.”

This math joke was printed in 1936: Teacher: If you had fifty cents in your right hand pocket, and seventy-five cents in your left hand pocket, what would you have?Student: I'd have on…

April 20, 2023
Food/Drink

“If you fuck up a meal, just call it Chicago style and serve it anyway”

There are "Chicago style" pizza and "Chicago style" hot dogs. Many people--such as those from New York City--might not like Chicago style. A joke was posted on Twitter by…

September 4, 2020
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“If you get a loan at a bank, you pay it for 30 years. If you rob a bank, you’re out in 10 years”

"If you get a loan at a bank you pay it for 30 years. If you rob a bank, you’re out in 10 years. Follow me for more financial advice" is a joke that has been printed on many images. The…

October 4, 2024
Transportation

“If you get any closer I’ll fart” (bumper sticker)

"If you get any closer I'll fart" is a jocular bumper sticker saying that has been printed on many images. "If you get any closer, I'll Fart" was posted on the…

April 4, 2015
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“If you get coffee from a coffee shop and don’t put it on Instagram, did it really happen?”

"If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" is a popular philosophical and scientific question. Google Images show variations: . "If you…

March 4, 2020
Food/Drink

“If you get corona virus twice, is it called Dos Equis?”

A coronavirus has nothing to do with Corona beer, but a joke was posted on Twitter by Zach Walsh (and others) on March 4, 2020: "If you get corona virus twice is it called Dos Equis??"…

June 7, 2019
Food/Drink

“If you get heartburn eating birthday cake, try taking the candles off”

Some people get heartburn eating birthday cake. A joke was posted on Twitter by Victoria Todd on July 29, 2010: Bob:"Doctor i get heartburn every time i eat cake"Doctor:"Next time…

September 18, 2024
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/CircusTransportation

“If you get in my car then congratulations, you’ve just won a free ticket to see me live in concert”

Many people sing while driving in a car. "If you get in my car then congratulations, you've just won a free ticket to see me live in concert" is a saying that has been printed on…

August 12, 2020
Streets

“If you get lost in the woods, find a possum and follow it. You’ll be in the middle of the road”

Possums are often found dead in the middle of the road. A joke was posted on Facebook by Dean Young on January 26, 2020: "If you get lost in the woodsFind a possom, follow it.You will be in…

May 10, 2018
Transportation

“If you get sick in an airport, it might be terminal illness”

"I keep getting sick when I go to the Airport. I'm worried it might be Terminal" is an airport pun that was posted on Twitter on November 29, 2011. "If you get sick in an…

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