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January 12, 2024
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“My problem is as soon as I get money my tastebuds become allergic to the food at home”

When many people get paid, they have to go to a restaurant. "my problem is as soon as i get money my tastebuds become allergic to the food at home" was posted on X/Twitter by 𝒁𝒊𝒂…

October 7, 2024
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“My son ordered a ‘well done’ steak because he thought it meant they would do a better job”

Having a steak "well done" shouldn't imply that other cooking temperatures are "poorly done," but there are jokes. "my son ordering a 'well done' steak bc he…

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

“My tacos arrived with a fork on the plate. I can only assume it’s there to protect myself against anyone who tries to steal my tacos”

"My tacos arrived with a fork on the plate. I can only guess it’s there to stab (potential) taco thieves" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Tacos are usually eaten with…

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

“My tacos arrived with a fork on the plate. I can only guess it’s there to stab potential taco thieves”

"My tacos arrived with a fork on the plate. I can only guess it’s there to stab (potential) taco thieves" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Tacos are usually eaten with…

March 4, 2020
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“My walk of shame is going back for a shopping cart after realizing I can’t carry 23 items”

"My walk of shame is going back for a shopping cart after realizing I can’t carry 23 items in my arms through the store" is a jocular saying about shopping that has been printed on many…

March 4, 2020
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“My walk of shame is going back for a shopping trolley after realising I can’t carry 23 items”

"My walk of shame is going back for a shopping cart after realizing I can’t carry 23 items in my arms through the store" is a jocular saying about shopping that has been printed on many…

March 6, 2022
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“My wife asked me to take her to one of those places where they make the food in front of you…”

At a restaurant such as Benihana, they make the food in front of diners. They also make the food in front of customers at Subway, a fast food chain restaurant. "#wifeher if her idea of a…

October 21, 2026
Food/DrinkHolidays/Events/ParadesRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“My wife said we would save money on Halloween candy if we bought it at Aldi so I guess we’re handing out Twicks, Skattles, and 4 Musketeers”

Some supermarkets, such as Aldi, sell knock-off candy that is similar to popular brands such as Skittles, M&Ms and 3 Musketeers. Will children still appreciate these copycat candy brands,…

March 23, 2020
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Nachos as big as your ass” (restaurant sign)

"Nachos as big as your ass" is a restaurant sign that has been shown on many images. “Burritos as big as your head” is a somewhat similar restaurant sign. Twitter…

January 25, 2025
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Never ask your wife where she wants to eat. Ask her, ‘Guess where I’m taking you!?’”

Men often ask women out to dinner, but the women often refuse all suggestions of where to eat. There is a trick some men use to avoid this problem. "ULPT: Don't ask your girl where she…

December 29, 2022
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Never date a chick that works at Subway. She knows what 6 inches really looks like”

"Never date a chick that works at Subway. She knows what 6 inches really looks like" is a sex joke that has been printed on many images. Subway fast food restaurants serve six-inch sub…

October 10, 2019
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Never get a bread appetizer at an Indian restaurant. It’s a naan-starter”

Naan is a leavened, oven-baked flatbread. A naan appetizer, a joke goes, is a "naan-starter" (non-starter). "I thought I had a good idea for an Indian appetizer, but it was a naan…

May 20, 2017
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche”

American humorist Lewis Grizzard (1946-1994) listed several "rules to follow when ordering in an unfamiliar restaurant" in his newspaper column on April 11, 1986. The first rule was:…

September 28, 2025
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Never order ravioli at a restaurant. They never give you enough”

When people order ravioli at a restaurant, it's usually too expensive (about $19) and the amount of ravioli is usually too few (about 3-6 pieces). "Should learn that ordering ravioli at a…

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

“Never run a fruit stand in an action movie”

An action movie cliché is the car chase, and a car always seems to drive into a fruit stand on the sidewalk. "Apart from the above, my major gripe is with the pointless car chase, in which…

September 20, 2024
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Never trust a person who chooses a table over a booth”

A restaurant often gives a dine the choice of having a table o a booth. A large group of people might choose the table, and a couple dating might choose the booth. "Is there anyone that…

September 14, 2024
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Never trust anyone who orders a medium pizza”

Many people cannot understand how anyone orders a medium pizza. One should always order a large pizza, even if there is leftover pizza. "@FabMissK: 'Pl[a]ybook is like a medium pizza. Who…

June 20, 2022
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“New restaurant opening in town called The Manhattan Project. It’s a fusion restaurant”

Fusion cuisine has nothing to do with nuclear fusion, but there are jokes. "My wife and I's friend booked us a table at a restaurant called The Manhattan Project and I'M the bad guy…

May 1, 2024
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“New rule: If I order my food standing up, I am not tipping”

"New rule: If I order my food standing up, I am not tipping" is a saying that has been printed on several images. That is, there is no waiter or waitress bringing food to the table.…

January 14, 2026
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food StoresTime/Weather

“New year, new me, new ingredients, better pizza, Papa John’s”

"New year, new me" is a popular January saying. "Better Ingredients. Better Pizza. Papa John's" is a slogan of Papa John's, an American pizza restaurant chain.…

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