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June 5, 2025
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“They said I can never go back to that Vietnamese spot. They banh mi pho life”

"Banh Mi Pho Life" -- sounding like "Ban Me For Life" -- is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Banh mi" and "Pho" are two popular…

December 5, 2025
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“They should invent a DoorDash, but for a kiss goodnight and getting tucked in”

DoorDash can deliver a hot meal, but sometimes people need something after that to make their night complete. "Doordash but they come to your bedside and give a forehead kiss as they leave…

December 19, 2024
Food/DrinkGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /HealthRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food StoresWork/Businesses

“Things I trust more than government #10382: Dollar Tree Lobster”

"I trust gas station sushi move than I trust the government" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Sushi is a high-priced item that must be served fresh, and these are…

December 19, 2024
Food/DrinkGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /HealthRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food StoresTransportation

“Things I trust more than government: Gas station sushi”

"I trust gas station sushi move than I trust the government" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Sushi is a high-priced item that must be served fresh, and these are…

May 17, 2017
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Thirst come, thirst served” (bar saying)

"Thirst come, thirst served" is a drinking pun on "first come, first served" that has been printed on several images. "Thirst Come, Thirst Served" was printed in the…

January 26, 2026
Banking/Finance/InsuranceFood/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“This economy is so fkd you’ll be sitting here thinking you’re bad with money and all you did was buy food”

Many people believe that the economy is so bad that they can hardly afford food. This was posted on Telegram by ngsmokeboi on January 5, 2026, and it received over 28,700 likes: "This economy…

July 24, 2016
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“This is not a restaurant” (joke)

Some places are not restaurants -- that is, food is not allowed -- and there's a joke: "A student walks into the classroom, loaded down with sandwiches and soda The teacher yells,…

October 7, 2014
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“This kitchen is seasoned with love”

"This kitchen is seasoned with love" is a saying that has been printed on many wall decorations in many kitchens, both professional and in the home. The saying has been cited in print…

April 24, 2024
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“This lady just asked the waitress if the salmon was grass fed. I literally have no idea what went wrong in the world”

"This lady just asked the waitress if the salmon was grass fed. I literally have no idea what went wrong in the world" is a saying that has been printed on several images. What the lady…

May 31, 2020
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“This virus has done what no woman had been able to do…cancel all sports, shut down all bars”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic shut down bars and professional sports, and kept people quarantined in their homes. "This VIRUS has done what no woman had been able to do...cancel all…

April 21, 2016
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Thomas Edison walks into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A version involving prolific inventor Thomas Edison (1847-1931) is: "Thomas Edison…

May 28, 2021
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Three bass players walk into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A version involving three bass players and Beethoven’s 9th symphony was posted on Reddit…

October 16, 2017
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Three conspiracy theorists walk into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A conspiracy theorist version is: "Three conspiracy theorists walk into a bar. You…

August 31, 2017
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Three Democrats walk into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A Democrat/Republican version is: "Three Democrats/Republicans walk into a bar. The…

October 22, 2016
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Three intransitive verbs walk into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." An intransitive verb version is: "Three intransitive verbs walk into a bar. They sit.…

September 20, 2016
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Three little pigs walk into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." One version involves three little pigs. One little pig walks into the bar, takes a drink,…

December 22, 2015
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Three logicians walk into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A popular logic joke is: The bartender says: “Would any of you guys like a drink?”The…

December 29, 2015
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Three men walk into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." There are several jokes about two or three men walking into a bar and ducking (or not…

March 14, 2021
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Three Nazis walk into a BAR…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A Nazi version is: "Three Nazis walk into a BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle)."…

September 21, 2021
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Three programmers walk into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A programmer version is: "A programmer walks into a bar holding up two fingers and…

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