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January 31, 2019
Work/Businesses

“I had to use a store discount card to scrape the ice from the car windscreen, but only got 10% off”

Many people use a credit/discount card to scrape off ice from a car windshield. "RT @Noot54: Damn cold this morning! Had to use store discount card to scrape the ice from the car windscreen,…

July 8, 2021
Education/Schools

“I had to walk to school uphill, both ways! – M.C. Escher”

“I used to walk five miles to and from school, uphill both ways” is a joke on what some parents tell children. However, sometimes the speaker is stated to be Dutch graphic artist M. C. Escher…

July 20, 2026
Food/Drink

“I hate ‘marry me’ recipes. ‘Marry me chicken’ ‘Marry me Alfredo’ omg everything is about a relationship. I’m going to scream. It’s just pasta!!!”

"Engagement Chicken" led to "Marry Me Chicken," and other similarly named recipes. A woman who cooks such a dish for a man will impress him so much that they become…

July 19, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I hate anti-maskers. They make me sick”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many requirements to wear face masks. "I hate anti-maskers, they make me sick" -- with the literal pun intended -- was posted on Twitter by…

August 24, 2017
Food/Drink

“I hate chewing gum underneath school tables. I wish I was comfortable enough to do it in public”

Many people put gum underneath school tables -- to the disgust of others who find it. A joke was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on August 25, 2017: "I hate chewing gum underneath school tables. I…

August 24, 2017
Education/Schools

“I hate chewing gum underneath school tables. I wish I was comfortable enough to do it in public”

Many people put gum underneath school tables -- to the disgust of others who find it. A joke was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on August 25, 2017: "I hate chewing gum underneath school tables. I…

November 9, 2012
Food/Drink

“I hate coffee—it keeps me awake at work”

"I hate coffee -- it keeps me awake at work" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts, caps and mugs. The saying -- a twist on "I hate coffee --…

September 21, 2022
Education/Schools

“I hate connect-the-dot puzzles. That’s where I draw the line”

"Draw the line" is an expression to describe the limit of what a person will tolerate. It usually doesn't involve actually drawing a line, but there are jokes. "Show your kid…

August 30, 2025
Food/Drink

“I hate dealing with fresh garlic. Each individual clove with their little fucking paperwork”

A clove of garlic is surrounded by layers of outer sheathing leaves, that must be removed. This was posted on X/Twitter by kate♡ on December 31, 2023: "I hate dealing with fresh garlic. Each…

April 7, 2025
Education/SchoolsTransportation

“I hate driving behind school buses because I know the cool kids in the back are making fun of me”

Entry in progress -- BP X/Twitter Shannon @gardengirl125 I hate driving behind school buses because I know the cool kids in the back are making fun of me 😭 11:15 PM · Oct 27, 2024 Facebook More…

July 3, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I hate everybody, regardless of race, creed, or place of national origin!”

"I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally" (or "I don't discriminate. I hate everyone equally") is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was…

March 2, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“I hate exercising as much as I love not exercising”

Many people do not love exercising. "I hate exercising as much as I love not exercising" was posted on X/Twitter by Official Jon Lajoie on July 31, 2013. "I wish I loved exercising…

July 1, 2017
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“I hate flash mobs. One once kicked my door down and forced me to update my Adobe”

Does Adobe Flash have flash mobs associated with it? A joke was posted on Twitter on January 31, 2013: "I hate flash mobs. One mob actually busted my door down and forced me to update my…

December 22, 2024
Time/Weather

“I hate getting up at stupid o’clock in the morning”

"I hate getting up at stupid o'clock in the morning" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The term "stupid o'clock" refers to an unreasonably early hour…

January 15, 2020
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“I hate it when cashiers check to see if my money is fake” (joke)

Cashiers often check to see if money is fake. "I hate it when cashiers check to see if my money is fake. If I could counterfeit money, I wouldn't be at Dollar General/Dollar…

January 23, 2024
Food/Drink

“I hate it when I eat the last bite but didn’t notice it was the last bite…”

"I hate it when I eat the last bite but didn't notice it was the last bite, so I couldn't mentally prepare myself and get closure" is a jocular saying that has been printed on…

September 14, 2018
Education/Schools

“I hate it when I lose stuff at school, like my pencils and papers and life ambitions”

"I hate when I lose stuff at school like my pens, worksheets, & life ambitions" is a jocular anti-school saying that was posted on Twitter by Kendra allison on November 16, 2012.…

September 24, 2019
Food/Drink

“I hate it when I mean to buy seedless grapes but instead I accidentally get…you know…Oreos”

Many people intend to buy seedless grapes, but accidentally buy grapes with seeds. "I hate it when I mean to buy seedless grapes but instead I accidentally get...well you know...Oreos" is…

June 11, 2017
Food/Drink

“I hate it when I think I’m buying organic vegetables, but I discover they’re just regular donuts”

Some people try to buy organic vegetables, but buy regular vegetables by mistake. And then there are people who don't buy vegetables at all. "I hate it when I think I'm buying…

April 10, 2022
Art/Sculpture

“I hate it when people act all intellectual and talk about Mozart…” (joke)

"I hate it when people act all intellectual and talk about Mozart while they've never even seen one of his paintings" is a joke that has been printed on many images. Wolfgang Amadeus…

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