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November 22, 2012
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Any country with ‘democratic’ in the title isn’t”

"Any country with 'democratic' in the title isn't" was written by sportswriter Jim Murray (1919-1998) in the Los Angeles (CA) Times on August 3, 1980. The German Democratic…

June 14, 2025
Food/DrinkTime/Weather

“Any day can be Taco Tuesday if you believe in yourself”

Taco Tuesday is a popular day, but tacos can be eaten any day of the week. "Any day can be Taco Tuesday if you buy tortillas and never learned how to read a calendar" was posted on…

June 14, 2025
Food/DrinkTime/Weather

“Any day can be Taco Tuesday if you have tortillas and never learned how to read a calendar”

Taco Tuesday is a popular day, but tacos can be eaten any day of the week. "Any day can be Taco Tuesday if you buy tortillas and never learned how to read a calendar" was posted on…

June 14, 2025
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food StoresTime/Weather

“Any day can be taco Tuesday if you order tacos”

Taco Tuesday is a popular day, but tacos can be eaten any day of the week. "Any day can be Taco Tuesday if you buy tortillas and never learned how to read a calendar" was posted on…

June 14, 2025
Food/DrinkTime/Weather

“Any day can be Taco Tuesday if you try hard enough”

Taco Tuesday is a popular day, but tacos can be eaten any day of the week. "Any day can be Taco Tuesday if you buy tortillas and never learned how to read a calendar" was posted on…

May 28, 2025
Food/Drink

“Any food can be finger food if you can’t use chopsticks”

Entry in progress -- BP Wikipedia: Finger food Finger foods are small, individual portions of food that are eaten out of hand. They are often served at social events. The ideal finger food usually…

April 15, 2013
Sports/Games

“Any golf course plays hard when the wind blows” (golf adage)

"But again, the old saying, any golf course plays hard when the wind blows," said golfer Fred Couples at the 2013 Masters Tournament. It's not clear how old the saying is.…

November 13, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Any government body that mandates something that they exempt themselves from…”

"Any government body that mandates something on the public that they all exempt themselves from can never be trusted" is a saying that has been printed on an image. During the COVID-19…

January 19, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Any government that wages psychological warfare on its own citizens…”

"Any government that wages psychological warfare on its own citizens has declared itself an enemy of the people" was posted on Twitter by "Alex ‘Being free is our birthright!"…

August 18, 2017
Work/Businesses

“Any guy who plays heavy metal at work is office rocker”

"Off his rocker" (meaning a crazy person) sounds like "office rocker." "My boss traded in his desk chair for a recliner & became addicted to playing 'Guitar…

February 4, 2024
Food/Drink

“Any jar can be a swear jar if you can’t open the lid”

A swear jar is supposed to prevent swearing by costing the swearer some money. Many people swear when they can't open a jar. "Any jar is a swear jar when she can't open the lid.…

February 4, 2024
Food/Drink

“Any jar is a swear jar if you can’t open the lid”

A swear jar is supposed to prevent swearing by costing the swearer some money. Many people swear when they can't open a jar. "Any jar is a swear jar when she can't open the lid.…

January 4, 2018
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“Any joke can be funny with the right delivery. Except for abortion jokes. There is no delivery”

It's often said that comedy depends on the delivery. "Anything can be funny if there is a right delivery, except abortion jokes as they have no delivery" is a dark joke that was…

November 8, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him…”

"Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian" is a quote that has been credited to…

October 15, 2024
Food/DrinkMedia/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetWork/Businesses

“Any meeting without food should be an email”

"A meeting without food should be an email" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Any meeting without food should literally just be an email" was posted on…

October 15, 2024
Food/DrinkMedia/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetWork/Businesses

“Any meeting without food should be done online”

"A meeting without food should be an email" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Any meeting without food should literally just be an email" was posted on…

October 14, 2024
Food FestivalsMedia/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetWorkers/People

“Any meeting without food should have been wrapped up in an email or WhatsApp Group”

"A meeting without food should be an email" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Any meeting without food should literally just be an email" was posted on…

October 22, 2025
Food/Drink

“Any pan can be non-stick if I non-cook in it”

Nothing will stick to a pan if you don't cook anything. A popular joke is that any pan can be a "no stick" or "non-stick" pan if you "no-cook" or…

October 22, 2025
Food/Drink

“Any pan is a no-stick pan if you no-cook in it”

Nothing will stick to a pan if you don't cook anything. A popular joke is that any pan can be a "no stick" or "non-stick" pan if you "no-cook" or…

November 29, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Any party which takes credit for the rain must take blame for the drought”

Dwight Morrow (1873-1931) gave a speech in October 1930, during his successful campaign for U.S. Senate from New Jersey: "Any party which takes credit for the rain must not be surprised if its…

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