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January 31, 2020
Food/Drink

“Can I call you back in a few cups of coffee?”

"Can I call you back in a few cups of coffee" -- rather than "in a few minutes" -- is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "Can I call you back in a few…

July 15, 2021
Food/Drink

“Can I call you back in a few margaritas?”

"Can I call you back in a few cups of coffee" -- rather than "in a few minutes" -- is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "Can I call you back in a few…

July 15, 2021
Food/Drink

“Can I call you back in a few mimosas?”

"Can I call you back in a few cups of coffee" -- rather than "in a few minutes" -- is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "Can I call you back in a few…

April 6, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Can I claim the government as a dependent on my taxes?”

"Can I claim the government as a dependent on my taxes?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on ecards and bumper stickers. "I still can't figure out why I can't list…

January 12, 2025
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Can I have half a pound of bacon, please.”/“Danish?” (joke)

Some people go to the butcher and order Danish bacon. A joke was posted on X/Twitter by Ed on August 19, 2016: "Can I have a pound of bacon please." "Danish?" "Kan jeg få…

June 30, 2017
Food/Drink

“Can I pour you a beer?”/“It’s a little early, isn’t it?...For stupid questions.”

Is "Can I pour you a drink?" a stupid question? A classic exchange was on the American television sitcom Cheers, on the episode "Let Sleeping Drakes Lie" that originally aired…

September 7, 2017
Food/Drink

“Can I think of any red wine puns? You bet Shiraz I can”

Shiraz wine is often mentioned in the pun "You bet Shiraz!" ("You bet your ass!") that has been cited in print since at least the 1990s. The pun has been printed on many images.…

July 28, 2018
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Can orphans eat at a family restaurant?”

"Can orphans eat at a family restaurant?" was posted on the newsgroup alt.smouldering.dog.zone on March 23, 1998. "Can an orphan eat in a family restaurant?" was asked on the…

July 6, 2025
Food/DrinkGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Can priests bless stuff other than water? I just think holy guacamole should *mean* something”

"Holy guacamole" just a rhymed exclamation, but some people want it to be more than that -- like holy water. "can priests bless stuff other than water? i just think holy guacamole…

April 4, 2024
Food/Drink

“Can someone fix bacon packaging? This has gone on long enough”

"Can someone fix bacon packaging? This has gone on long enough" (or "Can someone please fix bacon packaging? There has to be a better way") is a saying that has been printed on…

November 20, 2019
Sports/Games

“Can someone give me a rough idea of how much a ball park would cost?”

The term "ballpark figure" means a rough amount. It doesn't mean the rough amount of money that it takes to purchase a ballpark, but there are jokes. "Can anyone give me a rough…

November 20, 2019
Sports/Games

“Can someone give me a rough idea of how much a ballpark would cost?”

The term "ballpark figure" means a rough amount. It doesn't mean the rough amount of money that it takes to purchase a ballpark, but there are jokes. "Can anyone give me a rough…

January 6, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Can someone please explain the scientific logic of wearing a mask on a Zoom call?”

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic caused many people to stay at home and go to work/school remotely -- often by using Zoom. Many people wore face masks on Zoom calls, even though they were not…

July 20, 2024
Work/Businesses

“Can someone please explain to me what oblivious means because I have no idea”

"Can someone please explain to me what oblivious means because I have no idea" is a joke that has been printed on several images. "Can anyone tell me what oblivious means? I have no…

October 14, 2021
Food/Drink

“Can someone please explain why I have to pay full price for Swiss cheese?”

Swiss cheese has holes in it. A joke is that Swiss cheese is still charged at full price. "should i really be paying full price for swiss cheese? there are damn holes in it" was posted on…

April 4, 2024
Food/Drink

“Can someone please fix bacon packaging? There has to be a better way”

"Can someone fix bacon packaging? This has gone on long enough" (or "Can someone please fix bacon packaging? There has to be a better way") is a saying that has been printed on…

April 30, 2023
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Can someone tell me what the National Constipation Society have been tweeting about? I’m blocked”

When people are "blocked" (on social media such as Twitter), this has nothing to do with constipation, but there are jokes. "Can someone tell me what the National Constipation…

April 22, 2020
Food/Drink

“Can we all agree to temporarily raise the bar for what’s considered an ‘alcoholic?’”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic saw many liquor stores stay open as "essential businesses." Many people stayed in their homes and drank. "Can we all agree to temporarily raise the…

July 31, 2016
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Can we eliminate clickbait journalism? The answer may surprise you”

News teasers often present a little bit of the story with a question, and then state, “The answer may surprise you.” “How Many Clickbait Emoporn Headlines Will It Take To Ruin The Entire…

December 13, 2025
Time/Weather

“Can we start the weekend over again? I wasn’t ready”

"Can we start the weekend over again? I wasn’t ready" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Weekends often seem to go by too fast. The saying usually reflects a…

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