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October 9, 2024
Food/Drink

“I’m not everyone’s cup of tea… But I drink coffee, so screw them”

"I'm not everyone's cup of tea... But I drink coffee, so fuck them" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "@just1fool: I'm not everyone's cup…

March 9, 2025
Time/Weather

“I’m still writing one hour ago on all my checks” (Daylight Saving Time joke)

During the first week of January, many people mistakenly write the old year on their checks. The joke has also been told about Daylight Saving Time. "Still writing 'one hour later'…

March 9, 2025
Time/Weather

“I’m still writing one hour later on all my checks” (Daylight Saving Time joke)

During the first week of January, many people mistakenly write the old year on their checks. The joke has also been told about Daylight Saving Time. "Still writing 'one hour later'…

January 19, 2025
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“If I haven’t offended you yet…. Look through my timeline. That shit is in there somewhere”

"If I haven't offended you yet.... Look through my timeline.... that shit in there somewhere.... #stolenquote #Truth" was posted on Facebook by Daniel Chavez on November 18, 2015.…

January 26, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Time/Weather

“If you’re cold, they’re cold. Bring them inside”

“If you’re cold, they’re cold. Bring them inside" is a saying about pets that has been printed on many images. Some photos joke on the saying with non-pets, by showing an alligator or a…

October 5, 2025
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“In dog coffees, I’ve only had one”

“In dog coffees, I’ve only had one” is a jocular saying that has been pinted on many images. The saying implies that drinking about six coffees equals only one in "dog coffees."…

July 12, 2024
Work/Businesses

“It’s the start of a brand new week, and I’m off like a herd of turtles”

"It's the start of a brand new day, and I'm off like a herd of turtles" is a saying that has been printed on many images A herd of turtles moves slowly. The saying is often used…

November 22, 2025
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Just checked my bank account that mf said $L,MA0.00”

"Just checked my bank account that shit said $L,MA0.00" (or "Just checked my bank account that mf said $L,MA0.00") is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The…

August 4, 2024
Food/DrinkWork/Businesses

“Life is like a teaspoon… I don’t know what this means, but I just feel like a motivational speaker”

A motivational speaker often says the phase "Life is like a ...," and this has led to many jocular formations of compounded nonsense sayings. The sayings/proverbs appear to be African,…

March 24, 2026
Banking/Finance/InsuranceEducation/Schools

“Made my last student loan payment. I still owe a lot, but I’m just not paying anymore”

"🎉made my last car payment🎉 I still owe a lot but I’m just not paying anymore" was posted on X/Twitter by Brent Terhune on October 24, 2020, and this received over 16,000 likes.…

January 2, 2026
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“McDonald’s Sprite probably can fry fish”

Sprite is a popular brand of lemon-line flavored soft drink. Many people who order Sprite at a McDonald's restaurant find it extra strong, seemingly powerful enough to fry fish. (Sprite can…

May 7, 2024
Food/Drink

“My body just asked for water and I gave it a chocolate because nobody tells me what to do”

"My body just asked for water and I gave it a mini donut because nobody tells me what to do" is a jocular saying that was posted on X/Twitter by Cydni Beer on December 11, 2020. There are…

May 7, 2024
Food/Drink

“My body just asked for water and I gave it a cookie because nobody tells me what to do”

"My body just asked for water and I gave it a mini donut because nobody tells me what to do" is a jocular saying that was posted on X/Twitter by Cydni Beer on December 11, 2020. There are…

May 7, 2024
Food/Drink

“My body just asked for water and I gave it a Red Bull because nobody tells me what to do”

"My body just asked for water and I gave it a mini donut because nobody tells me what to do" is a jocular saying that was posted on X/Twitter by Cydni Beer on December 11, 2020. There are…

May 7, 2024
Food/Drink

“My body just asked for water and I gave it beer because nobody tells me what to do”

"My body just asked for water and I gave it a mini donut because nobody tells me what to do" is a jocular saying that was posted on X/Twitter by Cydni Beer on December 11, 2020. There are…

May 7, 2024
Food/Drink

“My body just asked for water and I gave it coffee because nobody tells me what to do”

"My body just asked for water and I gave it a mini donut because nobody tells me what to do" is a jocular saying that was posted on X/Twitter by Cydni Beer on December 11, 2020. There are…

May 7, 2024
Food/Drink

“My body just asked for water and I gave it iced coffee because nobody tells me what to do”

"My body just asked for water and I gave it a mini donut because nobody tells me what to do" is a jocular saying that was posted on X/Twitter by Cydni Beer on December 11, 2020. There are…

January 21, 2026
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“My favorite recipe is the one where I pick up the phone and order pizza”

Many people don't cook, and don't have a "favorite recipe." "My favorite recipe is the one where I pick up the phone & order take out" was posted on X/Twitter by…

January 21, 2026
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“My favorite recipe is the one where I pick up the phone and order take out”

Many people don't cook, and don't have a "favorite recipe." "My favorite recipe is the one where I pick up the phone & order take out" was posted on X/Twitter by…

January 20, 2025
Transportation

“My other car is a dragon boat” (bumper sticker)

"My other ride is a dragon" (or "My other car is a dragon") is a bumper sticker saying that has been printed on many images. "I have a license plate surround that says…

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