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November 10, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the government’s boot is on your throat, whether it is a left boot or a right…”

"When the government's boot is on your throat, whether it is a left boot or a right is of no consequence" is a political saying that has been printed on many images. “When the…

April 5, 2018
Work/Businesses

“When the interviewer asked me to describe myself in three words, I replied, ‘Efficient’”

"If I had to describe myself in three words they would be: Efficient" was posted on Twitter on July 6, 2013. "Interviewer: Describe yourself in three words. Interviewee:…

January 9, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the law doesn’t apply to lawmakers, you’re not being governed. You’re being ruled”

"When the law doesn’t apply to lawmakers, you’re not being governed. You’re being ruled" is a saying that has been printed on many images. American conservative political…

June 1, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the looting starts, the shooting starts”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Twitter Twitter Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrumpThis Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence. However, Twitter has determined that it may be in the…

March 20, 2024
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“When the media controls the information you see, they control what you believe…”

A media quotation was posted on Facebook by Motivational, Successful and Inspirational Pictures and Quotes on February 21, 2021, and is of unknown authorship: "When the media controls the…

September 20, 2020
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“When the media is behind your movement, you aren’t the resistance”

"When the media is behind your movement, you aren't the resistance" is a saying that has been printed on several images. In the United States, the media (such as television networks)…

November 14, 2021
Time/Weather

“When the moon hits your eye like it’s 4:45, that’s November”

"When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore ("love" in Italian -- ed.)" is the famous line from the song "That's Amore" (1953) by…

March 8, 2020
Time/Weather

“When the moon hits your knees and you mispronounce trees—Sycamore”

"When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore ("love" in Italian -- ed.)" is the famous line from the song "That's Amore" (1953) by…

April 1, 2024
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“When The Most Interesting Man in the World eats at a restaurant, the waiter tips him”

"When [X] eats at a restaurant, the waiter/waitress tips him" is a joke said about several powerful people, including American martial artist and actor Chuck Norris and Dos Equis beer…

April 1, 2024
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“When The Most Interesting Man in the World eats at a restaurant, the waitress tips him”

"When [X] eats at a restaurant, the waiter/waitress tips him" is a joke said about several powerful people, including American martial artist and actor Chuck Norris and Dos Equis beer…

May 6, 2020
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“When the murder hornets take a life, do they call it a buzzkill?”

In 2020, the United States experienced an invasion of "murder hornets" from Asia. "When the murder hornets take a life do they call it a buzzkill?" was posted on Twitter by…

April 14, 2018
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“When the past calls, let it go to voicemail. It has nothing new to say”

"When the past calls, let it go to voicemail. It has nothing new to say" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on Twitter by TheSingleWoman (author Mandy…

November 21, 2009
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the people fear the government, you have tyranny”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikiquote: Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson (13 April 1743 – 4 July 1826) was the third president of the United States (1801–1809), author of the Declaration of…

June 5, 2023
Transportation

“When the plane door shuts and there’s still an empty seat next to you”

"When the plane door shuts and there’s still an empty seat next to you" (with a picture of a relieved person) is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Cabin doors closed…

July 1, 2026
Buildings/Housing/ParksGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace”

On July 1, 2026, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City and displayed a banner that read, "When the power of love beats the love of…

April 29, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace”

On July 1, 2026, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City and displayed a banner that read, "When the power of love beats the love of…

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

“When the race gets tough, step on the gas”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Google BooksTom Masson's Annual By Thomas Lansing MassonGarden City, NY: Doubleday, Page & Company1924Pg. 71:If you see you can't dodge trouble, step on the…

September 26, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthTransportation

“When the Rapture comes, can I have your car?” (bumper sticker)

"Come the Rapture, can I have your car?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "IN CASE OF RAPTURE, CAN I HAVE YOUR CAR?" was posted on the newsgroup…

November 18, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the rich rob the poor, it’s called business. When the poor fight back, it’s called violence”

"When the rich rob the poor, it's called business. When the poor fight back, it's called violence" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "RT @TLW3 When the poor…

September 20, 2012
Work/Businesses

“When the solution is simple, God is answering”

"If/When the solution is simple, God is answering/speaking" is a quotation that has been credited to Albert Einstein (1879-1955), a physicist who was known for finding simple solutions to…

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