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May 27, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Cataract is the third biggest cause of blindness. Religion and politics remain the first two”

"Cataract is the third biggest cause of blindness. Religion and politics remain the first two" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Cataract is the third biggest cause…

February 21, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Catastrophe: when a taxidermist mounts the wrong end of the lion”

"Catastrophe" shouldn't be confused with "cat ass trophy," but there are jokes. "I thought a catastrophe was when the taxidermist stuffed the wrong end ofthat cougar…

November 5, 2016
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Catch and kill” (buying and burying a news story)

"Catch and kill" is the process that a tabloid newspaper buys and then buries a news story. The newspaper pays for the exclusive rights to the story, and then decides not to publish it --…

July 21, 2019
Transportation

“Catch flights, not feelings”

"Catch flights, not feelings" is a travel saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that one should leave troubles at home and take a trip somewhere. "Catch…

March 15, 2013
Sports/Games

“Catch-up hockey is losing hockey” (hockey adage)

"Catch-up hockey is losing hockey" means that when a team is down by one goal or more, it's very difficult to come back and win. 'Catch-up hockey is losing hockey" was said…

October 22, 2014
Sports/Games

“Catchers make the best managers” (baseball adage)

"Catchers make the best managers" is a very old baseball adage. "Catchers make good managers" was cited in 1912 and "catchers make the best managers" was cited in…

November 30, 2011
Sports/Games

“Catches win matches” (cricket adage)

"Catches win matches" (or "catches make matches") is a popular adage in the game of cricket. "Catches win matches" has been cited in print since at least 1953.…

November 1, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Time/Weather

“Cats don’t believe in Daylight Savings Time”

"Dogs do not believe in Daylight Savings Time" (or "Cats don't believe in Daylight Savings Time") is a saying that has been printed on many images. Pets want to be fed at…

July 15, 2017
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Cats spend two-thirds of their lives sleeping, and the other third making viral videos”

The internet is not all cat videos, although it may sometimes seem like it is. "Cats spend two-thirds of their lives sleeping, and the other third making viral videos" is a jocular…

July 24, 2017
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Cats would be even more stuck up if they knew how much the internet loves them”

There are many cat videos on the internet. "'I wish cats knew how much the Internet loves them.' So true..." was posted on Twitter on October 19, 2012. "Cats would be even…

September 19, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Work/Businesses

“Cats: Life’s apology for every crappy day ever”

"Pets: Life’s apology for every crappy day ever" is a saying that has been printed on many images. People come home after a bad day at work (or school) and are greeted by their pets.…

February 3, 2007
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Cattle come first, then men, then horses, then women”

"Cattle come first, then men, then horses, then women" is said to have been the priority list of the old West. The phrase appears as "an old Texas saying" in Edna Ferber's…

November 17, 2020
Food/Drink

“Cauliflower is just albino broccoli”

"Cauliflower is just albino broccoli" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying is based on cauliflower's color (usually white), that both have edible flower buds,…

November 17, 2020
Food/Drink

“Cauliflower is just ghost broccoli”

"Cauliflower is just ghost broccoli" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying is based on cauliflower's color (usually white), that both have edible flower buds,…

March 24, 2014
Food/Drink

“Cauliflower is just scared broccoli”

"Did you know that cauliflower is just scared broccoli" is a joke line of comedian Harland Williams. The line has been cited in print since at least 2009. Broccoli is green, but…

January 6, 2025
Buildings/Housing/ParksPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Caution: Dog can’t hold its licker” (sign)

"Beware: Dog can't hold its licker" (or "Caution: Dog can't hold its licker") is a jocular "liquor"/"licker" sign saying that has been printed on…

January 11, 2024
Transportation

“CAUTION: I brake for no apparent reason” (bumper sticker)

"CAUTION: I brake for no apparent reason" (or "WARNING: I brake for no apparent reason") is a bumper sticker saying that has been printed on many images. "New Driver -- I…

September 23, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthTransportation

“Caution: In case of Rapture, this car will be unmanned” (bumper sticker)

"Caution: In case of Rapture, this vehicle will be unmanned" is a jocular bumper sticker saying that has been printed on many images. Wikipedia: Rapture The Rapture is an eschatological…

September 23, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthTransportation

“Caution: In case of Rapture, this vehicle will be unmanned” (bumper sticker)

"Caution: In case of Rapture, this vehicle will be unmanned" is a jocular bumper sticker saying that has been printed on many images. Wikipedia: Rapture The Rapture is an eschatological…

October 4, 2022
Food/Drink

“Caution: May bite before caffeine”

"Caution: May bite before caffeine" (or "Warning: May bite before caffeine") is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "CAUTION: MAY BITE BEFORE…

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