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October 21, 2025
TransportationWork/Businesses

“That gas pedal hit different when you’re leaving the work parking lot”

"That gas pedal hit different when leaving that work parking lot” (or "That gas pedal hit(s) different when you're leaving the work parking lot") is a saying that has been…

December 7, 2019
Holidays/Events/Parades

“The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree is the presence of a happy family”

“The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other" is a Christmas saying that has been printed on many images. "The best of…

August 7, 2024
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetWork/Businesses

“The first million people to send me $1.00 will get a copy of my guide on how to become a millionaire using social media”

"The first million people to send me $1.00 will get a copy of my guide on how to become a millionaire using Facebook" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "The…

August 7, 2024
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetWork/Businesses

“The first million people to send me $1.00 will get a copy of my guide on how to become a millionaire using the internet”

"The first million people to send me $1.00 will get a copy of my guide on how to become a millionaire using Facebook" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "The…

August 8, 2024
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetWork/Businesses

“The first million people to send me $1.00 will get a copy of my guide on how to become a millionaire using Twitter”

"The first million people to send me $1.00 will get a copy of my guide on how to become a millionaire using Facebook" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "The…

January 29, 2026
Time/Weather

“The past tense of grow is grew, the past tense of blow is blew, so if it were to snow, did it snew?”

"It snode" (for "it snowed") is a snow spelling/saying/meme that has been printed on many images. "It snew" has also been used and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary…

January 26, 2026
Banking/Finance/InsuranceFood/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“This economy is so bad you’ll be sitting here thinking you’re bad with money and all you did was buy food”

Many people believe that the economy is so bad that they can hardly afford food. This was posted on Telegram by ngsmokeboi on January 5, 2026, and it received over 28,700 likes: "This economy…

January 26, 2026
Banking/Finance/InsuranceFood/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“This economy is so messed up you’ll be sitting here thinking you’re bad with money and all you did was buy food”

Many people believe that the economy is so bad that they can hardly afford food. This was posted on Telegram by ngsmokeboi on January 5, 2026, and it received over 28,700 likes: "This economy…

December 1, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsFood/DrinkTime/Weather

“This year went by so fast, I didn’t have time to lose weight”

"This year went by so fast, I didn't (even) have time to lose weight" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images Not everyone has time to go to the gym or to diet,…

January 31, 2025
Transportation

“Ticket collectors… You’ve got to hand it to them”

The expression "you've got to hand it to them" means that you've got to give them praise and credit. Some jokes. however, take the expression literally. "You've got to…

October 10, 2025
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Tired of my landlord depending on my rent. Bruh get a job”

"Tired of my landlord depending on my rent. Bro get a job" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker struggles to pay rent, and sees the landlord who does nothing but…

November 3, 2025
Food/Drink

“Today’s goals: Coffee and kindness. Maybe two coffees, and then kindness. Or maybe just coffee”

"Today's goals: Coffee and kindness. Maybe two coffees, and then kindness" is a jocular coffee saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker needs a coffee to calm nerves…

August 26, 2026
Food/Drink

“Trust my gut? The thing that can’t even handle milkshakes?”

People are often told to trust their "gut feeling" or "gut instinct" (intuition) about something, but what if someone's gut cannot be trusted? "Everyone is telling me…

January 12, 2025
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Typos is the Greek god of spelling mistakes”

"Typo" is short for "typographical mistake." The Greek word "typos" means "impression." This is not the name of a Greek god of spelling errors/mistakes, but…

December 25, 2025
Holidays/Events/ParadesTime/Weather

“We have now entered the void (26th December to 31st December)”

The period between the holidays of Christmas (December 25th) and New Year's Day (January 1st) is a time when many people are off from school or work. Some people catch up on sleep and…

June 17, 2024
Time/WeatherWork/Businesses

“We interrupt your happiness to bring you Monday. Your regularly scheduled happiness will resume on Friday”

"We interrupt your happiness (and positivity) to bring you Monday (morning). Your regularly scheduled happiness (and positivity) will resume on Friday" is a saying that has been printed…

May 14, 2023
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

“We’re taking a bite out of the Big Apple tonight” (Blue’s Big City Adventure film, 2022)

Blue's Big City Adventure (2022) is a film that takes place in New York City, and is based on the American interactive educational children's television series BLue's Clues. Josh and…

December 5, 2024
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food StoresWork/Businesses

“Whoever said ‘Staying at home saves you money’ has clearly never heard of Deliveroo”

Staying home used to save money, but now there is online shopping. "everyone always says staying at home saves you money but me? I’m going to online shop 🤦🏾‍♀️" was posted…

December 5, 2024
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food StoresWork/Businesses

“Whoever said ‘Staying at home saves you money’ has clearly never heard of DoorDash”

Staying home used to save money, but now there is online shopping. "everyone always says staying at home saves you money but me? I’m going to online shop 🤦🏾‍♀️" was posted…

December 5, 2024
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetWork/Businesses

“Whoever said ‘Staying at home saves you money’ has clearly never heard of online shopping”

Staying home used to save money, but now there is online shopping. "everyone always says staying at home saves you money but me? I’m going to online shop 🤦🏾‍♀️" was posted…

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