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April 14, 2020
Food/Drink

“Days are now divided by coffee hours and alcohol hours”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to be locked down in their homes. People drank a lot of coffee and alcohol to get through it. "Days are now divided by coffee hours and…

April 7, 2020
Time/Weather

“Days of the week are now called thisday, thatday,  otherday, someday, yesterday, today & nextday”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic made days flow together for many people. "Hours now don’t exist, days are split into 4 sections: Coffee, Midfood, Latefood & Sleep. Days don’t have…

November 18, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Dead voters vote Democrat”

Political campaigns target to win various groups, such as the Black vote or the Jewish vote or the Hispanic vote. Who wins the dead vote (i.e., voter fraud)? Chicago has had a reputation of dead…

July 30, 2015
Work/Businesses

“Deadlines spur action” (business adage)

"Deadlines spur action" (or "a deadline spurs action") is an old business adage of uncertain origin. If both sides to a negotiation know of a deadline, a deal is often struck…

March 22, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Deal with the devil if the devil has a constituency—and don’t complain about the heat”

"Deal with the devil if the devil has a constituency -- and don't complain about the heat" has been credited to science fiction and fantasy author C. J. Cherryh. The quotation has…

January 6, 2024
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Dear account balance: Wingardium Leviosa”

"Dear account balance: Wingardium Leviosa" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. It means that the speaker has a low bank account balance, and desires it to levitate…

September 13, 2020
Food/Drink

“Dear animals, I’m sorry it took me so long”

"Dear animals, I'm sorry it took me so long" is a vegan saying (from a person who had been eating meat) that has been printed on many images. Authorship of the saying is unknown, but…

July 9, 2020
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Dear Apple, No one uses the word ‘ducking,’ absolutely no one”

According to one joke, Apple iphones autocorrect "fucking" to "ducking." "I use the word 'fucking' all the time. Why does iPhone still autocorrect to ducking. No…

January 30, 2025
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Dear auto correct, stop correcting my swear words you piece of shut”

"Dear autocorrect, please stop changing my bad/rude words into nice words, you piece of shut!" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "You piece of shut" was…

June 14, 2024
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Dear Autocorrect, I’m getting a bit tired of your shirt”

Entry in progress -- BP

July 9, 2020
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Dear Autocorrect, No one uses the word ‘ducking,’ absolutely no one”

According to one joke, Apple iphones autocorrect "fucking" to "ducking." "I use the word 'fucking' all the time. Why does iPhone still autocorrect to ducking. No…

January 29, 2025
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Dear autocorrect, please stop changing my bad words into nice words, you piece of shut!”

"Dear autocorrect, please stop changing my bad/rude words into nice words, you piece of shut!" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "You piece of shut" was…

June 14, 2024
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Dear autocorrect. It’s never duck. It’s NEVER duck”

Entry in progress -- BP

June 7, 2020
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Dear Bartender, don’t be offended if we ask ’Is there any liquor in this drink?’”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic closed many bars and restaurants. Liquor stores were open, and people made their own drinks at home. Many of these drinks were less watered-down (more alcoholic)…

October 18, 2024
Work/Businesses

“Dear Black Friday, We all have big tvs now. Put them groceries on sale”

Black Friday sales often have reduced price televisions, but most people need reduced price necessities. "Dear Black Friday, We all have big tvs now. Put them groceries on sale" is a joke…

November 11, 2025
Buildings/Housing/ParksTime/WeatherWork/Businesses

“Dear Black Friday, We all have big tvs. Put rent on sale”

Black Friday sales often have reduced price televisions, but most people need reduced price necessities. "DEAR BLACK FRIDAY: We already have BIG TVs. Put rent & mortgage on sale…

February 10, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Dear cancel culture, Aim higher, go for the IRS”

"Dear cancel culture, Aim higher, go for the IRS" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Dear cancel culture twitter please go after the IRS next. Thank you"…

February 10, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Dear cancel culture, Dream bigger, aim higher. ATF, IRS, Federal Reserve”

"Dear cancel culture, Aim higher, go for the IRS" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Dear cancel culture twitter please go after the IRS next. Thank you"…

November 4, 2021
Food/Drink

“Dear Coca-Cola Company: No more new flavors. Either add the cocaine back, or leave it alone”

Coca-Cola used to be made with cocaine (in the 19th century). "Dear Coca-Cola Company: No more new flavors. Either add the cocaine back, or leave it alone" is a jocular saying that has…

November 15, 2017
Education/Schools

“Dear Dairy: Today I failed another spelling test”

A spelling joke was posted on Twitter on February 23, 2014: "Dear dairy, I failed another spelling test today." "Dairy" is a common misspelling for "diary." "Dear…

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