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June 5, 2012
Education/SchoolsPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Working with academics is like herding cats” (education adage)

"Working with academics is like herding cats" is a T-shirt slogan that is popular in the education field, although "herding cats" has a longer history. According to the 2003…

February 18, 2018
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“You can trust a dog to guard your house, but never trust a dog to guard your sandwich”

Trust has its limits. "You can trust your dog to guard your house but never trust your dog to guard your sandwich" was posted on Twitter on November 20, 2012. "You can trust a dog to…

February 19, 2018
Buildings/Housing/ParksPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“You can trust your dog to guard your house, but never trust your dog to guard your sandwich”

Trust has its limits. "You can trust your dog to guard your house but never trust your dog to guard your sandwich" was posted on Twitter on November 20, 2012. "You can trust a dog to…

June 14, 2012
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“You can’t beat a horse with no horse” (political adage)

"You can't beat a horse with no horse" is a racetrack saying meaning that you must have a horse in the race to beat another horse. The saying has been almost exclusively used in…

March 21, 2019
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Work/Businesses

“You can’t ride two horses with one behind”

"You can't ride two horses at one time" is a popular proverb that dates to at least the 1800s. The expression slowly become more colorful. "We cannot ride two horses with one…

July 5, 2007
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“You can’t swing a dead cat in Austin without hitting a musician”

Austin has been called the Live Music Capital of the World. It's been said that "you can't swing a dead cat in Austin without hitting a musician." "Swing a dead cat"…

July 17, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“You can’t tell me what to do, you’re not my dog”

"You don't get to tell me what to do, you're not my dog" (also "Don't tell me what to do, you're not my dog" and "You can't tell me what to do,…

September 28, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“You don’t get to tell me what to do, you’re not my dog”

"You don't get to tell me what to do, you're not my dog" (also "Don't tell me what to do, you're not my dog" and "You can't tell me what to do,…

January 27, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Time/Weather

“You know it’s cold outside when you trip over dog poop instead of stepping in it”

"You know it's cold outside when you trip over dog poop/shit instead of stepping in it" is a jocular winter saying that has been printed on many images. "You know it's cold…

January 27, 2025
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Time/Weather

“You know it’s cold outside when you trip over dog shit instead of stepping in it”

"You know it's cold outside when you trip over dog poop/shit instead of stepping in it" is a jocular winter saying that has been printed on many images. "You know it's cold…

October 30, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“You know you are no longer in charge when your pet decides what time you wake up”

"You know you're no longer in charge of your house when the dog decides what time you wake up" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "They say you’re no longer in…

October 30, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“You know you are not in charge any more when your dog decides what time you wake up”

"You know you're no longer in charge of your house when the dog decides what time you wake up" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "They say you’re no longer in…

October 30, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“You know you’re no longer in charge of your house when the dog decides what time you wake up”

"You know you're no longer in charge of your house when the dog decides what time you wake up" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "They say you’re no longer in…

October 23, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Work/Businesses

“You should be allowed to leave work early if you miss your cat”

"You should be allowed to leave work early if you miss your dog" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Many people love their pets more than they love working. "You…

October 23, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Work/Businesses

“You should be allowed to leave work early if you miss your dog”

"You should be allowed to leave work early if you miss your dog" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Many people love their pets more than they love working. "You…

October 23, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Work/Businesses

“You should be allowed to leave work early if you miss your pet”

"You should be allowed to leave work early if you miss your dog" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Many people love their pets more than they love working. "You…

April 9, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“You thought dogs were hard to train? Look at all the humans who can’t sit and stay”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to stay at home, like their pets. "People say dogs can be hard to train, well look at all the humans now who cant 'sit' &…

October 13, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Transportation

“You’re never too old to say ‘cows’ when you drive past some cows”

Many people can't drive past cows without saying "cows" or "moo." "You're never too old to say 'cows' when you drive past some cows" was posted on…

October 16, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Transportation

“You’re never too old to say ‘horses’ when you drive past some horses”

Many people can't drive past horses without pointing it out to others in the car. "idc how old you are if you drive past horses you're going to say 'horsies'" was…

October 13, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Transportation

“You’re never too old to say ‘moo’ when you drive past some cows”

Many people can't drive past cows without saying "cows" or "moo." "You're never too old to say 'cows' when you drive past some cows" was posted on…

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