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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…

September 21, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“God gave us 2 hands so we can pet 2 dogs at once”

"God gave us two hands so we can pet two dogs at once" is a saying that has been printed on many images. An older "two hands" saying, "God has given us two hands, one to…

September 19, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Work/Businesses

“God gave us two hands so we can pet two dogs at once”

"God gave us two hands so we can pet two dogs at once" is a saying that has been printed on many images. An older "two hands" saying, "God has given us two hands, one to…

February 7, 2026
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“God: *creates gravity* Cats: NO”

"God: *creates gravity* Cats: NO" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Cats are well known for pushing things off tables, dressers and shelves. "God: *creates…

April 16, 2015
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Sports/Games

“Good horses make good jockeys” (horse racing adage)

"Good horses make good jockeys" is an old horse racing adage of unknown authorship. "It is an old turf proverb that good horses make good jockeys" was cited in the New-York (NY)…

October 17, 2022
Education/SchoolsPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Groom dogs, not kids”

"Groom dogs, not kids" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Media Matters for AmericaOn Fox News, a “concerned uncle” says “groom dogs, not kids” on behalf of “Gays…

February 7, 2026
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Groundhogs imply the existence of airhogs, seahogs, and potentially even a spacehog”

Does a "groundhog" imply the existence of other hogs that are not on the ground? "The existence of the groundhog implies the existence of skyhog, firehog, waterhog" was posted…

February 7, 2026
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Groundhogs imply the existence of Airhogs, Waterhogs and Firehogs”

Does a "groundhog" imply the existence of other hogs that are not on the ground? "The existence of the groundhog implies the existence of skyhog, firehog, waterhog" was posted…

February 7, 2026
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Groundhogs imply the existence of skyhogs”

Does a "groundhog" imply the existence of other hogs that are not on the ground? "The existence of the groundhog implies the existence of skyhog, firehog, waterhog" was posted…

March 28, 2017
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Happiness is having a rare steak, a bottle of whisky—and a dog to eat the rare steak”

"Happiness is having a rare steak, a bottle of whisky, and a dog to eat the rare steak" is a quote from American talk show host and comedian Johnny Carson (1925-2005) that has been…

September 24, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Happiness starts with a wet nose and ends with a tail”

"Happiness starts with a wet nose and ends with a tail" is a saying that has been printed on many images. In other words, happiness is a dog. "Happiness starts with a wet nose and…

July 18, 2013
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Transportation

“Have saddle, will travel” (horse adage)

The television western Have Gun, Will Travel (1957-1963) popularized the form "have X, will travel," but the saying did appear earlier. Herb Meadow, the western's creator, said he…

July 14, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Have you ever wondered how just one little dog controls so many sheep? Fear”

"Have you ever wondered how just one little dog controls so many sheep? FEAR" (or "Ever wonder how one little dog controls so many larger and stronger sheep? FEAR") is a saying…

December 17, 2020
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Sports/Games

“Have you seen the dog bowl?”/“No, but he’s pretty good at skating!”

"Have you seen the dog bowl?" is a question that usually doesn't refer to bowling or cricket, but there are jokes. "'Anyone seen the dog bowl?' she asked.…

December 17, 2020
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Sports/Games

“Have you seen the dog bowl?”/“Yeah, his off-spin needs work.”

"Have you seen the dog bowl?" is a question that usually doesn't refer to bowling or cricket, but there are jokes. "'Anyone seen the dog bowl?' she asked.…

October 4, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Heaven will not ever Heaven be, unless my cat is there to welcome me”

The poem "My Dog Is Dead" by F. D. Huntington was printed in the New York (NY) Times on October 14, 1925. The last two lines are: "No -- Heaven will not ever Heaven be Unless my dog…

October 3, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Heaven will not ever Heaven be, unless my dog is there to welcome me”

The poem "My Dog Is Dead" by F. D. Huntington was printed in the New York (NY) Times on October 14, 1925. The last two lines are: "No -- Heaven will not ever Heaven be Unless my dog…

March 28, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Him: Did you adopt your dog? Me: No, he’s my biological dog.”

"Just got asked 'did you adopt your dog?' What a dumb question because it's not my biological dog son so yes he's adopted" was posted on X/Twitter by Keith on October…

January 31, 2023
Buildings/Housing/ParksPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Home is where the dog hair is”

"Home is where the dog hair is” and and "Home is where the dog hair sticks to everything but the dog" are jocular dog saying that have been printed on many images. "Home is…

January 31, 2023
Buildings/Housing/ParksPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Home is where the dog hair sticks to everything but the dog”

"Home is where the dog hair is” and and "Home is where the dog hair sticks to everything but the dog" are jocular dog saying that have been printed on many images. "Home is…

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