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September 4, 2013
Food/Drink

“Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup”

"Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts, bumper stickers and…

April 10, 2018
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Do not meddle in the affairs of Unix, for it is subtle and quick to core dump”

"Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger" is from The Fellowship of the Ring (1954) by J. R. R. Tolkien (1892-1973). There have been many jocular…

June 22, 2015
Work/Businesses

“Do not regret growing old. It is a privilege denied to many”

"Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many" is a saying that has been printed on many posters. "Be glad to grow old; it's privilege denied to many" was…

April 10, 2017
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Do not reward yourself with food. You are not a dog”

"Do not reward yourself with food. "You are not a dog" (or "Don't reward yourself with food. You're not a dog") is a dieting saying that has been printed on many…

May 11, 2019
Work/Businesses

“Do not underestimate your abilities. That is your boss’s job”

"Do not underestimate your abilities. That is your boss's job" is a jocular work saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on the newsgroup ba.mountain-folk…

May 14, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Do panic attacks count as cardio?”

"Do panic attacks count as cardio?" and "Panic attacks are my cardio" are jocular sayings that have been printed on many images. "panic attacks are my cardio workout!"…

July 18, 2024
Food/Drink

“Do people still actually eat 3 meals a day or do we all just survive off of stress & iced coffee”

"Do people still actually eat 3 meals a day or do we all just survive off of stress & iced coffee" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on…

May 30, 2015
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Do people who run know that we’re not food anymore?”

"Do people who run know that we're not food anymore?" is a jocular line, referring to a time long ago when people ran from animals for survival. "Do people who run know that…

October 5, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Do people who run marathons know about cars?”

Many people question those who run marathons. "Do people who run marathons know about cars?" was posted on Twitter by Lauren Kirshner on January 9, 2013. "Do people who run marathons…

October 5, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Do people who run marathons know that they don’t have to?”

Many people question those who run marathons. "Do people who run marathons know about cars?" was posted on Twitter by Lauren Kirshner on January 9, 2013. "Do people who run marathons…

October 5, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Do people who run marathons know they can just drive?”

Many people question those who run marathons. "Do people who run marathons know about cars?" was posted on Twitter by Lauren Kirshner on January 9, 2013. "Do people who run marathons…

May 4, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Do race horses slow down when they see police horses?”

Many drivers slow down when they see a police car. "Do race horses slow down when they see police horses?" is a jocular saying. "Do race horses slow down when they see a police…

May 18, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Do regular dogs see police dogs and think ‘oh no it’s a cop’?”

"Do regular dogs see police dogs and think 'oh no/shit it's the cops'?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Do regular dogs see police dogs and…

May 18, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Do regular dogs see police dogs and think ‘oh no it’s the cops’?”

"Do regular dogs see police dogs and think 'oh no/shit it's the cops'?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Do regular dogs see police dogs and…

May 17, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Do regular dogs see police dogs and think ‘oh shit it’s a cop’?”

"Do regular dogs see police dogs and think 'oh no/shit it's the cops'?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Do regular dogs see police dogs and…

May 18, 2023
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Do regular dogs see police dogs and think ‘oh shit it’s the cops’?”

"Do regular dogs see police dogs and think 'oh no/shit it's the cops'?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Do regular dogs see police dogs and…

February 22, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Do regular dogs see police dogs and think, ’Oh shoot, it’s the cops’?”

"Do regular dogs see police dogs and think, ’Oh crap/no/shit/shoot, it’s the cops/police’?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Do you think regular dogs…

December 21, 2024
Transportation

“Do regular trains feel insecure when they read magazines with pictures of model trains?”

"Model trains" aren't like fashion models, but there are jokes. "Model trains aren't that much hotter then regular trains" was posted on X/Twitter by Casey W Bell on…

January 14, 2026
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Do restaurants still make people wash the dishes if they can’t pay? I was thinking of treating myself tomorrow”

"LOL do restaurants still make you wash dishes if you dont have the money to pay?!" was posted on X/Twitter by Agape Love ❤️‍🔥 on January 16, 2010. It's entirely fictional…

March 14, 2024
Food/Drink

“Do rich people still drive around eating mustard?”

A popular Grey Poupon television commercial for the Dijon mustard in the 1980s showed a rich person dining in the back of his expensive car. Another expensive car pulls up and the person asks,…

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