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July 7, 2014
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“A woman walks into a bar and asks the bartender for a double entendre” (bar joke)

One popular bar joke is: "A woman walked into a bar and ordered a double entendre, so the barman gave her one." It's not known who originated the joke. "A girl waks into a bar…

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

“A young Texan 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 Texas version is: "A young Texan walks into a bar and orders a drink. 'Got any…

January 9, 2022
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A zombie 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 zombie version is: "A zombie walks into a bar and orders a lemonade. The bartender…

January 7, 2022
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A&W stands for Amburgers and Woot Beer”

Entry in progress -- BP Wikipedia: A&W RestaurantsA&W Restaurants is an American chain of fast-food restaurants distinguished by its burgers, draft root beer and root beer floats. Its…

June 6, 2015
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Abundance—Big party held in a bakery”

The word "abundance" does not mean "a bun dance," but there is a joke definition: "Abundance: Big party held in a bakery." The joke has been cited in print since 2000…

February 10, 2020
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Accidentally went grocery shopping on an empty stomach and now I’m the proud owner of aisle 7”

“Never go shopping when you’re hungry” is a shopping adage that has been cited in print since at least 1971. "Accidentally went grocery shopping on an empty stomach and now I’m the…

July 7, 2025
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Adulthood is basically that feeling you get when you unwrap your food and it’s not what you ordered”

"You know that feeling you get when you unwrap your food and you realize it’s not what you ordered. I feel like that all the time" was posted on X/Twitter by Danger on September 2,…

January 13, 2026
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Adulting is realizing you have to hit at least 3 different stores to get all your groceries”

Most adults have to shop for groceries. They often have to go to several grocery stores to get the items they need. "I feel like the fact that I had to use four different grocery stores today…

March 16, 2021
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“After 30, you can’t eat Taco Bell and have sex in the same day”

Taco Bell food can cause diarrhea. "You can't have Taco Bell and sex in the same day. It's just science" was posted on Twitter by Stoic Disnterest on July 13, 2015. "And if…

March 17, 2021
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“After 40, you can’t have Taco Bell and sex in the same day”

Taco Bell food can cause diarrhea. "You can't have Taco Bell and sex in the same day. It's just science" was posted on Twitter by Stoic Disnterest on July 13, 2015. "And if…

December 8, 2017
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Ahmed walks into Abbar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." An anti-joke version with Islamic names is: "Ahmed walks into Abbar..."…

January 13, 2018
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Alcoholism is a disease. Get your shots here!” (bar sign)

"Alcoholism is a disease. Get your shots here!" is a jocular bar saying that has been printed on an image. "Bar sign in Casper: Alcoholism is a disease. Get your shots at…

February 15, 2020
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“All our waiters are married. They know how to take orders” (restaurant sign)

"All our waiters are married. They know how to take orders" is a jocular restaurant sign that has been printed on many images. "WRITTEN IN A RESTAURANT :All our waiters are married,…

April 29, 2025
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“All-you-can-eat pancakes should be called four pancakes”

Many restaurants offer "all-you-can-eat pancakes" for breakfast. However, they know that people can't eat more than five pancakes. This was posted on X/Twitter by Abbi Crutchfield on…

December 6, 2021
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Alpha, Delta and Omicron 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 with COVID-19 (coronavirus) variants is: "Alpha, Delta, and Omicron walk…

August 1, 2005
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Always a Pleasure” (Nedick’s)

Nedick's was known for its orange juice and its hot dogs. It went out of business in New York city then was brought back about 2000 with the slogan "Always a Pleasure." The name…

February 21, 2020
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Am I getting older or has the supermarket begun playing great music”

"Am I getting older or is the supermarket playing great music" is humorous saying that has been printed on many images. Supermarket music is aimed to please its customers -- usually…

February 21, 2020
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Am I getting older or is the supermarket playing great music”

"Am I getting older or is the supermarket playing great music" is humorous saying that has been printed on many images. Supermarket music is aimed to please its customers -- usually…

September 26, 2022
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Americans are getting stringer. 20 years ago, it took two adults to carry $50 worth of groceries”

A popular inflation joke has needed inflated numbers, from $10 to $100. "A friend of this column thinks Americans are getting stronger as the years go by. As proof, he points out that back in…

September 19, 2022
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Americans are getting stronger. 20 years ago, it took two people to carry $100 in groceries”

A popular inflation joke has needed inflated numbers, from $10 to $100. "A friend of this column thinks Americans are getting stronger as the years go by. As proof, he points out that back in…

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