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January 26, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Getting mugged? Just say no. Your robber legally cannot take any of your possessions”

"Getting mugged/robbed? Just say no. Your robber legally cannot take any of your possessions" is a jocular meme that has been printed on many images. "Getting mugged? Just say NO.…

December 3, 2025
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food StoresWork/Businesses

“Getting myself a treat because today would have been my birthday if I was born today”

"Today would have been my birthday if I was born today" (or "Today would've been my birthday if I was born today") is a saying -- with variations -- that has been printed…

August 18, 2021
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Getting offended by something on the internet is like choosing to step in dog crap”

"Getting offended by something posted on the internet is like choosing to step in dog crap/poop/shit instead of walking around it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That…

August 18, 2021
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Getting offended by something on the internet is like choosing to step in dog poop”

"Getting offended by something posted on the internet is like choosing to step in dog crap/poop/shit instead of walking around it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That…

August 18, 2021
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Getting offended by something on the internet is like choosing to step in dog shit”

"Getting offended by something posted on the internet is like choosing to step in dog crap/poop/shit instead of walking around it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That…

May 12, 2024
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Getting offended by something posted on the internet is like choosing to step in dog shit instead of walking around it”

"Getting offended by something posted on the internet is like choosing to step in dog crap/poop/shit instead of walking around it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That…

October 8, 2013
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Getting on the check”

"Getting on the dole" is an old term for being on public assistance. People who qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from Social Security because of a disability are called…

October 8, 2013
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Getting on the draw”

"Getting on the dole" is an old term for being on public assistance. People who qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from Social Security because of a disability are called…

September 20, 2014
Work/Businesses

“Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars—let go to move forward”

"Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward" has been cited in print since at least 1999 and is of…

March 22, 2020
Work/Businesses

“Getting ready to change from my daytime pajamas into my nighttime pajamas”

"Getting ready to change from my daytime pajamas into my nighttime pajamas" -- describing someone who works at home, or is a home-bound loser -- is a saying that has been printed on many…

January 26, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Getting robbed? Just say no. Your robber legally cannot take any of your possessions”

"Getting mugged/robbed? Just say no. Your robber legally cannot take any of your possessions" is a jocular meme that has been printed on many images. "Getting mugged? Just say NO.…

November 8, 2014
Work/Businesses

“Getting something done is an accomplishment; getting something done right is an achievement”

"Getting something done is an accomplishment; getting something done right is an achievement" is a popular saying of unknown authorship. The saying has been cited in print since at least…

March 24, 2006
Work/Businesses

“Getting there is half the fun” (Cunard)

The Cunard Line stopped in New York City. The Cunard Building, at 25 Broadway, is worth a visit. Cunard's famous slogan was "Getting There Is Half the Fun." Wikipedia: Cunard LineThe…

October 15, 2025
Education/Schools

“Getting your kid ready for school after a long break is like preparing someone who’s been in jail for 30 years to re-enter society”

Many school children have a difficult time getting ready for school after a long break (such as the four-day Thanksgiving weekend, the Christmas break and the midwinter recess break). This was…

October 29, 2018
Holidays/Events/Parades

“Ghosts and goblins, spooks galore. Scary witches at your door”

"Ghosts and goblins, spooks galore. Scary witches at your door. Jack-o-lanterns smiling bright, wishing you a haunting night" is a popular Halloween saying that has been printed on many…

October 12, 2025
Food/Drink

“Ghosts don’t get drunk, they get sheet-faced”

Ghosts are often depicted wearing sheets and saying "boo." Several popular Halloween jokes have ghosts with "boos" ("booze') and getting "sheet-faced"…

April 30, 2018
Food/Drink

“Giant cannibals were soaking me in vinegar when I shouted, ‘Pickle someone your own size!’”

The word "pickle" doesn't mean "pick," but there's a pun: "Giant cannibals began to soak me in vinegar, I thought 'enough is enough.' 'Why…

August 11, 2019
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Giant Meteor—Just end it already” (jocular presidential slogan)

"Giant Meteor -- Just end it already" is a jocular political slogan that has been printed on many images. "Giant Meteor 2016: Just end it already" was posted on Twitter by…

April 9, 2024
Food/Drink

“Giant sized bag of candy: I’m resealable. Me: That won’t be necessary.”

Many food products come in resealable packaging. The joke is when someone eats the entire package and the resealable feature is not necessary. "Cadburys Clusters come in a resealable pack.…

May 8, 2022
Food/Drink

“Gin (noun): The glue holding this shitshow together”

"Alcohol/ Beer/ Bourbon/ Coffee/ Gin/ Liquor/ Red wine/ Tequila/ Vodka/ Wine (noun): The glue holding this shitshow together" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The various…

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