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January 18, 2019
Sports/Games

“I have ice in my veins” (cool under pressure)

Someone who is said to have "ice in his/her veins" is someone who is cool under pressure. "Ice in his veins" has been cited in print since at least the early 1900s, and has been…

February 12, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I have joined the war on drugs on the side of drugs”

"I have joined the war on drugs on the side of drugs" (or "I'm joining the war on drugs on the side of drugs") is a saying that has been printed on many images. "I’m…

June 8, 2020
Transportation

“I have kids. Park too close and I’ll ding your shit” (car sign)

"I have kids. Park too close and I'll ding your shit" is a car sign that has been printed on many images. "Ding your shit" means "door ding your car." "I…

June 8, 2020
Transportation

“I have kids. Park too close and they will ding your shit” (car sign)

"I have kids. Park too close and I'll ding your shit" is a car sign that has been printed on many images. "Ding your shit" means "door ding your car." "I…

July 16, 2024
Work/Businesses

“I have met my quota for stupid people this year. I am no longer taking applications. Thank you”

"I have met my quota for stupid people this year. I am no longer taking applications. Thank you" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on…

July 30, 2015
Food/Drink

“I have mixed drinks about feelings”

"I have mixed drinks about feelings" is a jocular line that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts, posters and ecards. "I have mixed drinks about feelings" was…

October 21, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I have never been hurt by anything I didn’t say”

"I have never been hurt by what I have not said" and "I have never been hurt by anything I didn't say" have both been printed on many images. The saying (with several…

October 21, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I have never been hurt by what I have not said”

"I have never been hurt by what I have not said" and "I have never been hurt by anything I didn't say" have both been printed on many images. The saying (with several…

April 8, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I have never known a worthwhile man who became too big for his boots or his Bible”

“I have never known a worthwhile man who became too big for his boots or his Bible” is frequently credited to Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), but there's no evidence that he ever said it. The…

March 19, 2026
Transportation

“I have never seen a Cybertruck parked inside of a garage”

Many people do not like Tesla Cybertrucks, and make fun of the drivers and owners. This was posted on X/Twitter by law dog, esq. on March 7, 2026, and it received over 54,000 likes: "i’ve…

December 3, 2022
Food/Drink

“I have never seen an ALCOHOL company using a drunk person for any advertising”

"I have never seen an ALCOHOL company using a drunk person for any advertising. Are they ashamed of their customers?" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "I have never…

August 13, 2014
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I have never understood why it is ‘greed’ to want to keep the money you have earned”

American economist and political philosopher Thomas Sowell wrote in a syndicated newspaper column in May 1994: "I have never understood why it is "greed" to want to keep the money…

July 5, 2020
Work/Businesses

“I have no clue what’s open or closed anymore. I just walk towards the automatic doors…”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many store closures. This comment was posted on Twitter by Samuel J Comroe on Julhy 1, 2020: "I have no clue what’s open or closed anymore. I…

December 28, 2022
Radio/Television

“I have no problem with the LG HDTV Community”

"I have no problem with the LG HDTV Community" (or "Just so we're clear, I have no problem with the LG HDTV Community") has been posted on many images. "LG HDTV"…

March 24, 2021
Food/Drink

“I have one cup of coffee each morning just to start the day off right. The other ones…”

"I have one cup of coffee each morning just to start the day off right. The other ones are to keep me out of jail, help me form sentences, and fuel my razor sharp wit" is a jocular coffee…

August 3, 2020
Food/Drink

“I have seen things. Awful things. Empty coffee cup things”

"I have seen things. Awful things. Empty coffee cup things" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. The saying is a joke on horror movie dialogue. "I have seen…

August 3, 2020
Food/Drink

“I have seen things. Horrible things. Empty coffee cup things”

"I have seen things. Awful things. Empty coffee cup things" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. The saying is a joke on horror movie dialogue. "I have seen…

August 3, 2020
Food/Drink

“I have seen things. Terrible things. Empty coffee cup things”

"I have seen things. Awful things. Empty coffee cup things" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. The saying is a joke on horror movie dialogue. "I have seen…

December 2, 2022
Work/Businesses

“I have the patience of a Saint. Saint Cunty McFuckoff”

"I have the patience of a Saint. Saint Cunty McFuckoff" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Saw some brill tshirts 'I've got the patience of a saint.…

March 16, 2017
Food/Drink

“I have the right to remain silent, but I don’t have the ability”

A Miranda warning is given by law enforcement officers, telling an accused that he or she has the right to remain silent. American stand up comedian and actor Ron White wrote a book, I Had the…

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