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October 14, 2022
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“A haunted house for dads, but it’s during a sunny day and all the lights are on inside”

A dad often turns out the lights in the house that other family members have left on, in an effort to save electricity (which he pays for). "A haunted house, but for dads and all the lights…

October 14, 2022
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“A haunted house, but for dads and all the lights are on. All of them”

A dad often turns out the lights in the house that other family members have left on, in an effort to save electricity (which he pays for). "A haunted house, but for dads and all the lights…

May 13, 2016
Work/Businesses

“A healthy attitude is contagious, but don’t wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier!”

"A healthy attitude is contagious, but don't wait to catch it from others, Be a carrier" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Dick Edwards says ... Cheerfulness is…

February 14, 2023
Food/Drink

“A heart shaped pizza is less pizza! Stay woke”

Many pizza shops sell heart-shaped pizza for Valentine's Day. However, many people have pointed out that this results in more money for less pizza. "I don't think you guys grasp…

May 21, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer”

Entry in progress -- B.P. [This entry was prepared with assistance from Garson O'Toole, Quote Investigator.] Google BooksMay 1878, Temple Bar: A London Magazine, "Sticks, Stocks an…

January 20, 2021
Sports/Games

“A high five is just a multiplayer clap”

A "high five" involves two people, and is often seen in sports. "a high five is just a multiplayer clap" was posted on Twitter by roguax on December 16, 2014. "A high five…

October 7, 2022
Transportation

“A highway to hell implies the existence of public transportation to heaven”

The Australian rock band AC/DC's song "Highway to Hell," from the 1979 album of the same name, popularized this term. A joke was posted on Twitter by Carlos Greaves on October 6,…

July 1, 2020
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A hipster walks into a bar you’ve never heard of” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." There are several "hipster" versions that have been printed on images. "So a…

January 2, 2013
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“A hit dog will holler”

"A hit dog will holler" is an old proverb that has been popular in the southern United States. It means that a person who is offended by something someone has done will tell that person.…

August 11, 2013
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“A holding company is where you hand an accomplice the goods while the policeman searches you”

"A holding company is a thing where you hand an accomplice the goods while the policeman searches you" was written by humorist Will Rogers (1879-1935) in a newspaper column on March 14,…

October 7, 2014
Time/Weather

“A Hong Kong second is a New York minute”

The saying "New York minute" expresses the fast pace of New York City. Hong Kong is a business center that also claims to have a fast pace. “A Hong Kong second is a New York…

October 15, 2021
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A horse goes into a bar and says, ‘Can I have a large aperitif?’” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." There are several jokes about a "large aperitif" (large pair of teeth), usually…

January 12, 2021
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A horse runs into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." “A horse walks into a bar. Show jumping at its worst” is a related joke. Reddit --…

November 23, 2019
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A horse walks into a bar and orders a pint…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." One "Descartes before the horse" (the cart before the horse) pun combines two…

March 22, 2026
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A horse walks into a bar and says, ‘On a right-angled triangle with side X, Y, and Z…’” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A Pythagorean theorem version is: "Pythagoras walks into a bar and says, 'Which…

January 21, 2021
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A horse walks into a bar. Show jumping at its worst” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." There are several show jumping variations. "A horse walk's into a bar, Needless…

September 3, 2019
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A horse walks into a bar. The bartender says, ‘Hey!’ ...”

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A horse version is: "A horse walks into a bar. The bartender says, 'Hey!'…

December 5, 2016
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A horse walks into a bar…” (bar anti-joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A popular version involving a horse is: "A horse walks into a bar and the barman says,…

October 19, 2013
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A horse walks into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A popular version involving a horse is: "A horse walks into a bar and the barman says,…

September 21, 2018
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A horse walks into a barn…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." "A horse walks into a barn" is an anti-joke. "A horse walks into a barn and…

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