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January 20, 2025
Transportation

“My other car is a dragon” (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…

July 20, 2024
Food/Drink

“Never let a cocktail recipe tell you how much liquor to use. Measure that shit with your heart”

"Never let a cocktail recipe tell you how much tequila to use. Measure that shit with your heart" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There have been several variations of…

July 20, 2024
Food/Drink

“Never let a cocktail recipe tell you how much vodka to use. Measure that shit with your heart”

"Never let a cocktail recipe tell you how much tequila to use. Measure that shit with your heart" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There have been several variations of…

July 20, 2024
Food/Drink

“Never let a cocktail recipe tell you how much whiskey to use. Measure that shit with your heart”

"Never let a cocktail recipe tell you how much tequila to use. Measure that shit with your heart" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There have been several variations of…

April 25, 2025
Work/Businesses

“No matter how busy I get, I always take time to overthink”

"No matter how busy I get, I always make/take time to overthink" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Stay so busy that you don't have time to…

March 27, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“No matter who you vote for, the rich stay rich, the poor stay poor and the wars never end”

"No matter who you vote for, the rich stay rich, the poor stay poor and the bombs never stop" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "No matter who you vote for, the rich…

November 8, 2025
Food/Drink

“October: let’s get this pumpkin bread. November: let’s get this corn bread. December: let’s get this ginger bread”

The months and holidays at the end of the year, such as October (Halloween), November (Thanksgiving) and December (Christmas), all have different bread. "From here on out, 'let’s get…

July 4, 2025
Buildings/Housing/ParksFood/Drink

“Open door policy. Show up with beer, we’ll open the door”

"I have an open door policy. You bring beer, I'll open the door" is a saying, with many variations, that has been printed on many images "Open Door Policy. Show up with Wine,…

August 28, 2024
Education/Schools

“Ordered new hats and gloves for my kids and for convenience I had them shipped directly to their school’s lost and found section”

Kids often leave hats, gloves and coats at school. "Ordered new coats for my kids and for convenience I had them shipped directly to their school’s lost and found section" was posted on…

December 23, 2024
Holidays/Events/Parades

“Santa used to say ‘Ha Ha Ha’ until he met your mom”

"Santa used to say 'Hey Hey Hey' until he met your mom" is a sex joke that has been printed on many images. Santa Claus usually says "Ho! Ho! Ho!" The term…

December 23, 2024
Holidays/Events/Parades

“Santa used to say ‘He He He’ until he met your mom”

"Santa used to say 'Hey Hey Hey' until he met your mom" is a sex joke that has been printed on many images. Santa Claus usually says "Ho! Ho! Ho!" The term…

December 23, 2024
Holidays/Events/Parades

“Santa used to say ‘Yo Yo Yo’ until he met your mom”

"Santa used to say 'Hey Hey Hey' until he met your mom" is a sex joke that has been printed on many images. Santa Claus usually says "Ho! Ho! Ho!" The term…

April 15, 2025
Time/WeatherWork/Businesses

“Say hello to Monday and to a brand new week filled with promises and endless possibilities”

“Say hello to Monday and to a brand new week filled with endless possibilities" is a Monday motivational saying that has been printed on many images. Monday is usually the start of the work…

February 21, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Show your enemy no mercy. Misgender him at every opportunity.—Sun Tzu, ‘The Art of War’”

"Show your enemy no mercy. Misgender him/them at every opportunity. -- Sun Tzu, 'The Art of War'" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Chinese military…

December 11, 2024
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Since little fingers touch our floors, kindly remove your shoes at the door” (sign)

"Since little fingers touch our floor(s), kindly/please leave/remove your shoes at the door" is a sign that has been pinted on many images. "Since little fingers touch our floors,…

December 11, 2024
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Since little fingers touch our floors, please leave your shoes at the door” (sign)

"Since little fingers touch our floor(s), kindly/please leave/remove your shoes at the door" is a sign that has been pinted on many images. "Since little fingers touch our floors,…

January 2, 2025
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Social media is like waking up in a mental asylum, you have no idea you are committed until you try to leave”

"Twitter is like waking up in a mental asylum, you have no idea you are committed until you try to leave" was posted on X/Twitter by HuMMingBird on May 21, 2016, and this received over…

November 16, 2024
Work/Businesses

“Someone tried to sell me a coffin today. I told him that’s the last thing I need”

The expression "that's the last thing I'll need" usually means that the person has no need for that thing. Jokes about a coffin take the "last thing" literally.…

November 22, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Tell your cat I said pspsps”

“Tell your cat I said hello," “Tell your cat I said hi," “Tell your cat I said meow," “Tell your cat I said pspsps," “Tell your cat I said pspspsps" and “Tell…

November 23, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Tell your cat I said pspspspsps”

“Tell your cat I said hello," “Tell your cat I said hi," “Tell your cat I said meow," “Tell your cat I said pspsps," “Tell your cat I said pspspsps" and “Tell…

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