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June 8, 2024
Time/Weather

“Humidity is nature’s moisturizer”

Humidity has been called the "natural moisturizer" or "nature's moisturizer" or "God's moisturizer," especially in the American South. "I always claimed…

June 8, 2024
Time/Weather

“Humidity: nature’s moisturizer”

Humidity has been called the "natural moisturizer" or "nature's moisturizer" or "God's moisturizer," especially in the American South. "I always claimed…

February 3, 2017
Work/Businesses

“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less”

"Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less" is a saying that has been printed on many images It has frequently been credited to Irish author C. S. Lewis…

February 1, 2021
Food/Drink

“Hummus is just chickpea guacamole”

Guacamole (an avocado-based dip/spread) is often compared to hummus (a chickpea-based dip/spread). "'Guacamole is like the hummus of Mexicans.' - @MonstroCafe…

February 1, 2021
Food/Drink

“Hummus is just Greek guacamole”

Guacamole (an avocado-based dip/spread) is often compared to hummus (a chickpea-based dip/spread). "'Guacamole is like the hummus of Mexicans.' - @MonstroCafe…

February 1, 2021
Food/Drink

“Hummus is just Jewish guacamole”

Guacamole (an avocado-based dip/spread) is often compared to hummus (a chickpea-based dip/spread). "'Guacamole is like the hummus of Mexicans.' - @MonstroCafe…

February 1, 2021
Food/Drink

“Hummus is Mediterranean guacamole”

Guacamole (an avocado-based dip/spread) is often compared to hummus (a chickpea-based dip/spread). "'Guacamole is like the hummus of Mexicans.' - @MonstroCafe…

September 24, 2017
Food/Drink

“Hummus is really just pita butter”

Hummus and pita bread is, to some people, like peanut butter on sliced bread (or a roll). "Pita butter" sounds like "peanut butter." "New word for hummus: pita butter.…

January 31, 2021
Food/Drink

“Hummus is the guacamole of the Middle East”

Guacamole (an avocado-based dip/spread) is often compared to hummus (a chickpea-based dip/spread). "'Guacamole is like the hummus of Mexicans.' - @MonstroCafe…

August 10, 2022
Time/Weather

“Hump Day Wednesday: not as depressing as Monday, not as exciting as Friday”

"Hump Day: not as depressing as Monday, not as exciting as Friday" (also "Wednesday: not as depressing as Monday, not as exciting as Friday” and "Hump Day Wednesday: not as…

August 10, 2022
Time/Weather

“Hump Day: not as depressing as Monday, not as exciting as Friday”

"Hump Day: not as depressing as Monday, not as exciting as Friday" (also "Wednesday: not as depressing as Monday, not as exciting as Friday” and "Hump Day Wednesday: not as…

December 7, 2024
Buildings/Housing/ParksHolidays/Events/Parades

“Hung my Christmas lights on the house across the street so I can see them”

"Hung my Christmas lights on the house across the street so I can see them" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on X/Twitter by Just Bill on…

February 24, 2017
Food/Drink

“Hungry isn’t even a feeling for me anymore…it’s basically a personality trait”

"Hungry isn’t even a feeling for me anymore…it’s basically a personality trait" is a jocular one-line saying from someone who is always hungry. "Hungry is basically a…

May 4, 2015
Food/Drink

“Hunting is easier for vegans because it’s easier to sneak up on plants”

"Hunting is easier for vegans because it's easier to sneak up on plants" is a jocular saying that became popular in December 2014. The website I Can Has Cheezburger? illustrated the…

September 26, 2024
Food/DrinkTime/Weather

“Hurricane Reminder: Red wine doesn’t need to be refrigerated”

"Hurricane Reminder: Red wine doesn't need to be refrigerated" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Hurricane tip: Red wine does not need to be…

February 18, 2018
Education/Schools

“Hurry up and pass out the test before I forget everything!”

Many students study for a test, but then quickly forget everything. “Let's do the test before I forget everything" was published in a 1997 book. "Let's do this test before I…

June 12, 2020
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Husband and I went grocery shopping with masks, got home, took off masks…wrong husband!”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. "Husband and I went grocery shopping with masks. Got home, took off masks, brought home wrong husband! Stay…

November 15, 2020
Food/Drink

“Hush puppies are just American falafel”

Hushpuppies (deep-fried round balls made from cornmeal-based batter) have been compared to falafel balls (deep-fried balls or patty made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both). "My…

November 15, 2020
Food/Drink

“Hush puppies are just redneck falafel”

Hushpuppies (deep-fried round balls made from cornmeal-based batter) have been compared to falafel balls (deep-fried balls or patty made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both). "My…

November 14, 2020
Food/Drink

“Hush puppies are just Southern falafel”

Hushpuppies (deep-fried round balls made from cornmeal-based batter) have been compared to falafel balls (deep-fried balls or patty made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both). "My…

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