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December 6, 2016
Food/Drink

“If you see a rabbit laying little brown eggs, don’t eat them. It’s not chocolate”

"If you see a rabbit laying little brown eggs, don't eat them. It's not chocolate" is a jocular saying that has been a Minions quote. The popular Easter saying was posted on…

September 5, 2025
StreetsTransportation

“If you see a road sign that says ‘Survey Crew Ahead’ they actually are not looking for your opinions. I know that now”

The road sign "Survey Crew Ahead" confuses many people. A crew is surveying the road. "I saw a sign on the road while driving today that said, Survey crew ahead. I did. They looked…

September 5, 2025
StreetsTransportation

“If you see a road sign that says ‘Survey Crew Ahead’ they are not actually interested in your opinion. I know that now”

The road sign "Survey Crew Ahead" confuses many people. A crew is surveying the road. "I saw a sign on the road while driving today that said, Survey crew ahead. I did. They looked…

September 6, 2025
StreetsTransportation

“If you see a road sign that says ‘Survey Crew Ahead’, they do not want you to stop and answer questions. I know that now”

The road sign "Survey Crew Ahead" confuses many people. A crew is surveying the road. "I saw a sign on the road while driving today that said, Survey crew ahead. I did. They looked…

May 27, 2009
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“If you see a Swiss banker jumping out of a window, follow him” (Voltaire?)

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: VoltaireFrançois-Marie Arouet (21 November 1694 – 30 May 1778), better known by the pen name Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, essayist, and…

January 8, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“If you see me at the gym sitting on the stationary bike, mind your business. I’m going downhill”

Entry in progress -- BP X/Twitter Michael P Spradlin @MSpradlinAuthor I don't understand why everyone at my gym asks me why I'm just sitting still on the stationary bike. Can't they…

January 16, 2015
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“If you see me running, call the police”

"If you see me running, call the police" is a jocular statement by a non-runner that has been printed on many ecards. "Mon, if you ever see me running, please call the Police, it…

March 7, 2020
Work/Businesses

“If you see me talking to myself, just move along. I’m self employed and having a staff meeting”

"Please note that I am self employed. So if you see me talking to myself, please do not disturb. I'm having a staff meeting" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.…

May 19, 2020
Education/Schools

“If you see me talking to myself, mind your business. I’m having a parent teacher conference.”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: 2019-20 coronavirus outbreakThe 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute…

June 3, 2020
Education/Schools

“If you see my kids crying outside & picking weeds, just keep on driving. They’re on a field trip”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic closed many schools, and many parents were homeschooling for the first time. "Field trips" were a little different. This was posted on Facebook by…

June 1, 2020
Education/Schools

“If you see my kids locked outside today, mind your business. We are having a fire drill”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in the closing of many schools. Many parents were homeschooling for the first time. "If you see my kids locked outside today, mind your business! We…

December 30, 2025
Work/Businesses

“If you see someone being interrupted in a conversation, acknowledge them, don’t let them be pushed to the side…”

"If you see someone falling behind, walk beside them. If you see someone being ignored, find a way to include them. Always remind people of their worth. One small act could mean the world to…

December 30, 2025
Work/Businesses

“If you see someone falling behind, walk beside them. If you see someone being ignored, find a way to include them…”

"If you see someone falling behind, walk beside them. If you see someone being ignored, find a way to include them. Always remind people of their worth. One small act could mean the world to…

December 30, 2025
Work/Businesses

“If you see someone lagging behind, walk beside them. If someone is being ignored, take the step to include them…”

"If you see someone falling behind, walk beside them. If you see someone being ignored, find a way to include them. Always remind people of their worth. One small act could mean the world to…

July 22, 2026
Time/WeatherWork/Businesses

“If you see someone smiling naturally on a Monday morning, avoid them. That level of instability isn’t safe”

"If you see someone smiling naturally on a Monday morning, avoid them. That level of instability isn't safe" is a jocular saying that was posted on Facebook by Coffee on May 18,…

October 21, 2004
Transportation

“If you see something, say something” (safety slogan)

"If you see something, say something" was the Metropolitan Transit Authority's 2003 response to terrorism. The trademarked slogan (used on buses and trains) was created by Allen Kay,…

September 24, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“If you see something, steal something”

"If you see something, say something" is a New York anti-terrorism slogan. "See something, steal something" is a variation that was posted on Twitter on March 24, 2010. "If…

August 3, 2013
Sports/Games

“If you see the play happen, you have missed the picture” (sports photography adage)

"If you see the play happen, you have missed the picture" (or "If you see the action, you missed it") is a sports photography adage. A sports photographer must know the sport…

October 15, 2019
Food/Drink

“If you see your glass half empty, pour it into a smaller glass and stop bitching”

"If you see your glass half empty, pour it into a smaller glass and stop bitching/complaining" is a drinking saying that has been printed on many images. "If you see the glass as…

October 15, 2019
Food/Drink

“If you see your glass half empty, pour it into a smaller glass and stop complaining”

"If you see your glass half empty, pour it into a smaller glass and stop bitching/complaining" is a drinking saying that has been printed on many images. "If you see the glass as…

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