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October 21, 2018
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Bar & Bra. Same letters, different words, but both keep men waiting eagerly till they open”

"Bar & Bra. Same letters, different words, but both keep men waiting eagerly till they open" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on Twitter by…

November 6, 2024
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Bar light, bar bright. Cheers to all the drinks I had tonight! I wish I may, I wish I might, remember what I did tonight!”

There have been "bar light, bar bright" parodies of the English language nursery rhyme, "Star light, star bright, First star I see tonight; I wish I may, I wish I might, Have the…

November 8, 2024
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Bar light, bar bright. First bar that I see tonight. Wish I may, wish I might, find someone to hold me tight”

There have been "bar light, bar bright" parodies of the English language nursery rhyme, "Star light, star bright, First star I see tonight; I wish I may, I wish I might, Have the…

November 8, 2024
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Bar light, bar bright. First drink I had tonight. I wish I may, I wish I might, remember tomorrow what I do tonight!”

There have been "bar light, bar bright" parodies of the English language nursery rhyme, "Star light, star bright, First star I see tonight; I wish I may, I wish I might, Have the…

December 19, 2021
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Barista implies the existence of a baristo”

A "barista" is a coffeehouse employee who prepares drinks, such as at Starbucks. "Barista" is not feminine, but some people believe that the term "baristo" should…

May 1, 2018
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Baristas have to deal with people before they’ve had their morning coffee”

Many people are not pleasant until they've had their morning coffee. "The staff of @DunkinDonuts must be saints for dealing with people BEFORE they've had their morning coffee!…

December 25, 2024
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Bars are weird. It’s the only business that kicks you out for buying too much of their product”

"Bars are weird. They're the only business that throws you out for buying too much of their product" is a saying that has been printed on several images. An intoxicated (drunk)…

December 24, 2024
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Bars are weird. They’re the only business that throws you out for buying too much of their product”

"Bars are weird. They're the only business that throws you out for buying too much of their product" is a saying that has been printed on several images. An intoxicated (drunk)…

January 27, 2023
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Bars need to do a sad hour with even cheaper drinks and everyone just acts cool if you cry a lil”

Many bars have a "happy hour," but some people think they should have hours for other emotions. This was posted on Twitter by stoned cold fox on January 17, 2022, and received over 66,700…

August 25, 2020
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Bathroom is for eating customers only” (restaurant sign)

Restaurants sometimes state that tables or parking or restrooms are "for eating customers only." The joke is that this implies cannibalism of "eating customers" (rather than…

May 31, 2006
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Be Good Or Be Gone” (McSorley’s Ale House & others)

McSorley's Ale House had the slogan "Good Ale, Raw Onions, and No Ladies" (see above), but that went out of style by the 1970s. "Be Good Or Be Gone" has been traced (below)…

September 24, 2021
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Beer shortage expected. Panic buy now”

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in some shortages. "Beer shortage expected. Panic buy now" is a jocular sign that has been printed on many images. Versions of this sign were…

September 24, 2021
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Beer shortage soon. Panic buy here”

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in some shortages. "Beer shortage expected. Panic buy now" is a jocular sign that has been printed on many images. Versions of this sign were…

September 24, 2021
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Beer shortages soon. Please panic buy”

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in some shortages. "Beer shortage expected. Panic buy now" is a jocular sign that has been printed on many images. Versions of this sign were…

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

“Being ‘clean and sober’ means I’ve showered and I’m headed to the liquor store”

"Being 'clean and sober' means I've showered and I'm headed to the liquor store" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "'@Douchekevin:…

October 14, 2012
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Best way to get rid of kitchen odors: Eat out”

"Best way to get rid of kitchen odors: Eat out" is a joke from comedienne Phyllis Diller (1917-2012), who often joked about her poor cooking skills. The joke has been cited in print since…

July 7, 2018
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Big deal, McDonalds. We’re all here for a limited time only”

McDonald's fast food restaurants offer some food specials "for a limited time only." "@beingtheo: Big deal, McDonalds. We're all here for a limited time only" was…

May 1, 2025
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food StoresTime/Weather

“Bikini season is just around the corner. Unfortunately, so is the taco truck”

"Bikini season is right around the corner... unfortunately so is Taco Bell" and "Bikini season is just around the corner. Unfortunately, so is the taco truck" are jocular…

May 1, 2025
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food StoresTime/Weather

“Bikini season is right around the corner. Unfortunately, Taco Bell is closer”

"Bikini season is right around the corner... unfortunately so is Taco Bell" and "Bikini season is just around the corner. Unfortunately, so is the taco truck" are jocular…

May 1, 2025
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food StoresTime/Weather

“Bikini season is right around the corner… unfortunately so is Taco Bell”

"Bikini season is right around the corner... unfortunately so is Taco Bell" and "Bikini season is just around the corner. Unfortunately, so is the taco truck" are jocular…

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