“Zeno 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 based on a paradox by the Greek philosopher Zeno of Elea (ca. 490–430 BC) is:…
“Dear Black Friday, We all have big tvs. Put alcohol on sale”
Black Friday sales often have reduced price televisions, but most people need reduced price necessities -- and alcohol. "Dear Black Friday, We Got Plenty of Tv’s Put the Liquor on Sale"…
“Dear Black Friday, We all have big tvs. Put beer on sale”
Black Friday sales often have reduced price televisions, but most people need reduced price necessities -- and alcohol. "Dear Black Friday, We Got Plenty of Tv’s Put the Liquor on Sale"…
“Dear Black Friday, We all have big tvs. Put liquor on sale”
Black Friday sales often have reduced price televisions, but most people need reduced price necessities -- and alcohol. "Dear Black Friday, We Got Plenty of Tv’s Put the Liquor on Sale"…
“Dear Black Friday, We all have big tvs. Put whiskey on sale”
Black Friday sales often have reduced price televisions, but most people need reduced price necessities -- and alcohol. "Dear Black Friday, We Got Plenty of Tv’s Put the Liquor on Sale"…
“Dear Black Friday, We all have big tvs. Put whisky on sale”
Black Friday sales often have reduced price televisions, but most people need reduced price necessities -- and alcohol. "Dear Black Friday, We Got Plenty of Tv’s Put the Liquor on Sale"…
“McDonald’s Sprite probably can fry fish”
Sprite is a popular brand of lemon-line flavored soft drink. Many people who order Sprite at a McDonald's restaurant find it extra strong, seemingly powerful enough to fry fish. (Sprite can…
“My favorite recipe is the one where I pick up the phone and order pizza”
Many people don't cook, and don't have a "favorite recipe." "My favorite recipe is the one where I pick up the phone & order take out" was posted on X/Twitter by…
“My favorite recipe is the one where I pick up the phone and order take out”
Many people don't cook, and don't have a "favorite recipe." "My favorite recipe is the one where I pick up the phone & order take out" was posted on X/Twitter by…
“This economy is so bad 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…
“This economy is so messed up 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…
“Whoever said ‘Staying at home saves you money’ has clearly never heard of Deliveroo”
Staying home used to save money, but now there is online shopping. "everyone always says staying at home saves you money but me? I’m going to online shop 🤦🏾♀️" was posted…
“Whoever said ‘Staying at home saves you money’ has clearly never heard of DoorDash”
Staying home used to save money, but now there is online shopping. "everyone always says staying at home saves you money but me? I’m going to online shop 🤦🏾♀️" was posted…
19th Hole (Nineteenth Hole)
A golf course usually has eighteen holes. THe "nineteenth hole" ("19th hole") is a jocular nickname for the clubhouse bar or restaurant, or a bar or a restaurant near the golf…
Actors Stewdio (nickname of Jim Downey’s Steak House, near the Actors Studio)
Wikipedia: Actors StudioThe Actors Studio is a membership organization for professional actors, theatre directors and playwrights at 432 West 44th Street between Ninth and Tenth Avenues in the…
Appetizing Store (“Appy”)
The "appy" and the "deli" both are associated with New York. "Appetizing stores" sell fish and dairy products. "Delicatessen stores" sell meats. New York…
Arepera or Areperia (place that sells arepas)
An "arepera" or "areperia" is a place (such as a restaurant or a food cart) that sells arepas -- corn cakes usually filled with cheese (or other fillings). "Arepera"…
AssWhole Foods (Whole Foods nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P.Whole Foods Market Wikipedia: Whole Foods MarketWhole Foods Market, Inc. is an American foods supermarket chain headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founder John Mackey…
Autograt (automatic gratuity)
An "autograt" (automatic gratuity) is a gratuity (or "tip") that is automatically added to a bill, rather than a gratuity given at the customer's discretion. Many…
Automat (or, Automated Restaurant)
The "Automat" is a German invention from 1896, originally called the "automated restaurant." Horn & Hardart opened the first American "Automat" in Philadelphia in…