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June 29, 2018
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement—just click on ‘I agree’”

"Arguing with a woman is like reading the software license agreement. In the end, you ignore everything and click 'I agree'" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several…

February 23, 2022
Food/Drink

“Arizona Tea is the adult version of Capri Sun”

Arizona tea has been compared to Capri Sun drinks. "Arizona tea is like Capri Sun for adults" was posted on Twitter by anthropologie hinge guy on August 28, 2011. "Oomf said Arizona…

February 28, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Armed women scare weak men”

"Armed women scare weak men" is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images. "Armed women scare weak men" (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Blacked Out…

June 4, 2019
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Arms are for hugging” (anti-nuke, gun control slogan)

"Arms are for hugging" is an anti-nuke and anti-gun ("arms") slogan that has been printed on many images. The anti-nuke version appears to be from 1976, and the anti-gun version…

October 15, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Arms change. Rights don’t”

"Arms change. Rights don't" is a pro-gun (pro-Second Amendment and right to bear arms) saying that has been printed on many images, often with founding father Thomas Jefferson. The…

March 11, 2014
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Army Wife: Toughest job in the Army”

"Army Wife: Toughest job in the Army" is a slogan that has appeared on many gift items, such as bumper stickers and T-shirts. "Army wife: It's the toughest job in the…

April 1, 2023
Food/Drink

“Around Christmas, the Fanta company should send out a ‘Fanta Claus’ who gives out free soda”

Fanta soda has nothing to do with Santa Claus, but many have suggested a "Fanta Claus" or "Fanta Clause," who brings soda on Christmas. "How has the soda company Fanta…

December 8, 2012
Food/Drink

“Around the corner where fudge is made” (the buttocks; the bathroom)

A popular bawdy children's chant (dating at least from the 1960s) is: "Milk, milk, lemonade, Around the corner where fudge is made." "Milk" is accompanied with the touching…

September 9, 2013
Work/Businesses

“Arrive early, be the last to leave and kick ass all fucking day”

Entry in progress -- B.P. "Arrive early, be the last to leave and kick ass all fucking day!" is a saying on a page of phrase art on Tumblr. TwitterMP® | MSTRPLN.COM‏@mstrpln Arrive…

February 23, 2013
Work/Businesses

“Arrogance is ignorance matured”

"Arrogance is ignorance matured" means that from ignorance (a person who doesn't know things) one can develop or mature into arrogance (a person who is overconfident of his or her…

February 25, 2021
Food/Drink

“Arroz by any other name would go well with enchiladas”

"Arroz" (the Spanish word for "rice") can sound like "a "rose." "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet" is a famous line from William…

April 7, 2021
Food/Drink

“Arroz by any other name would smell as wheat”

"Arroz" (the Spanish word for "rice") can sound like "a "rose." "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet" is a famous line from William…

March 19, 2021
Food/Drink

“Arroz by any other name would smell like rice”

"Arroz" (the Spanish word for "rice") can sound like "a "rose." "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet" is a famous line from William…

February 8, 2021
Art/Sculpture

“Art is how we decorate space. Music is how we decorate time”

"Art is how we decorate space. Music is how we decorate time" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "There's nothing so sublime as Jeff Buckley covering an Alex…

October 13, 2018
Education/Schools

“Art teachers tell you there’s no right or wrong in art, then tell you you’re wrong”

Many art teachers tell their students that there is no right or wrong in art, but then tell the students that their art is wrong. "Art teachers are all like 'there are no right or wrong…

January 10, 2022
Food/Drink

“Artichoke hearts imply the existence of artichoke atria and artichoke ventricles”

Artichokes have nothing to do with the Arctic or Antarctica, but there are jokes. Some jokes involve the cold-water fish Arctic char. "'Antartichoke' - @al_bal4 trying to decide…

August 29, 2021
Food/Drink

“Artichoke is the lobster of vegetables”

Artichoke has been compared to lobster. "Artichokes are the lobsters of the vegetable kingdom: such tasty meat, so hard to get at, but great with lemon butter" was posted on Twitter by…

August 30, 2021
Food/Drink

“Artichoke is the vegetarian’s lobster”

Artichoke has been compared to lobster. "Artichokes are the lobsters of the vegetable kingdom: such tasty meat, so hard to get at, but great with lemon butter" was posted on Twitter by…

January 9, 2022
Food/Drink

“Artichokes are only grown in the northern hemisphere. Otherwise they’re known as Antarctichokes”

Artichokes have nothing to do with the Arctic or Antarctica, but there are jokes. Some jokes involve the cold-water fish Arctic char. "'Antartichoke' - @al_bal4 trying to decide…

January 9, 2022
Food/Drink

“Artichokes imply the existence of antartichokes”

Artichokes have nothing to do with the Arctic or Antarctica, but there are jokes. Some jokes involve the cold-water fish Arctic char. "'Antartichoke' - @al_bal4 trying to decide…

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