“We play today, we win today—das it”
Mariano Duncan, a Dominican-born infielder on the New York Yankees, said in July 1996: "We play today. We win today. Das it." The saying was printed on T-shirts and became a slogan of the…
“We played like never before, and lost like always”
"Jugamos como nunca, perdimos como siempre" (“We played like never before, but we lost as we always do”) is a familiar saying of Mexico's World Cup soccer teams, as well as other…
“We swim because we are too sexy for a sport that requires clothes”
"I swim because I'm too sexy for a sport that requires clothes" (or "We swim because we are too sexy for a sport that requires clothes") is a swimming saying that has been…
“We want a batter, not a broken ladder”
"We want a batter, not a broken ladder" is a baseball chant that has been popular in the Little League. The chant has been cited in print since at least 2000. GameFAQs Backyard…
“We want a catcher, not belly scratcher”
"We want a catcher, not a belly scratcher" is a child's rhyming baseball chant. "We want a catcher, not a belly-scratcher!" has been cited in print since at least the…
“We want a pitcher, not a belly-itcher”
"We want a pitcher, not a belly-itcher" is a child's rhyming baseball chant. "We want a pitcher, not a belly-itcher!" has been cited in print since at least 1971. "We…
“We want a pitcher, not a glass of water”
"We want a pitcher, not a glass of water!" (a pun on the word "pitcher") is a baseball chant that has long been popular in the Little League. The chant has been cited in print…
“We win as a team and we lose as a team” (teamwork adage)
"We win as a team and we lose as a team" is a teamwork adage that has been said by many players and coaches in many team sports. "We win as a team and lose as one" was said in…
“We wuz robbed!” (“We was robbed!”)
Joe Jacobs (1896-1940), the manager of boxer Max Schmeling (who had just lost a decision to Jack Sharkey at Madison Square Garden on June 21, 1932), grabbed a microphone and told the world,…
“We’re all in the same game, just different levels”
"We're all in the same game, just different levels. Dealing with the same hell, just different devils" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying comes from the…
“We’re going to turn this team around 360 degrees”
Basketball player Jason Kidd of the University of California was taken second by the Dallas Mavericks at the NBA draft on June 29, 1994. Kidd is reported to have said: "Now that I'm here,…
“We’re working to develop a university the football team can be proud of”
A higher education joke asks: Is it a university with a football team, or a football team with a university? Dr. Charles Dan Procter, president of the Oklahoma College for Women (now the University…
“We’ve got ourselves a ball game”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Google BooksHam with Wry: Appearing in the Indiana Evening GazetteBy J. K. StonerIndiana, PA: A.G. Halldin Pub.1980Pg. 47:"Just as confusing and trite are these…
“Whack ‘em and stack ‘em” (hunting saying)
"Whack 'em and stack 'em" is a hunting term that was coined by American rock musician Ted Nugent; the term has been cited in print since at least November 1989. Animals are…
“What athlete is warmest in winter?”/“A long jumper.”
A winter riddle is: Q: What athlete is warmest in winter?A: A long jumper. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 2002. 24 December 2002, Evening Standard (London, UK), "Heard the…
“What baseball position do leprechauns usually play?”/“Shortstop.”
A leprechaun riddle is: Q: What baseball position do leprechauns usually play?A: Shortstop. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2001. Kidsjokes.co.uk (June 23, 2001)St Patricks Day…
“What baseball team do dentists root for?”/“The Yanks.”
A New York Yankees ("Yanks") have had several dentist puns. "If a dentist played on a baseball team, which team would he play for? (...) The Yanks!" was printed in Boys'…
“What baseball team would a dentist play for?”/“The Yanks.”
A New York Yankees ("Yanks") have had several dentist puns. "If a dentist played on a baseball team, which team would he play for? (...) The Yanks!" was printed in Boys'…
“What can you fold, but not crease?”/“A poker hand.”
A poker riddle is: Q: What can you fold, but not crease?A: A poker hand. The riddle was posted on Twitter by david_ tiltman on May 22, 2013. The riddle was posted on Twitter by Greatest Hits Radio…
“What can you serve but never eat?”/“A tennis ball.”
A popular children's tennis pun is: Q: What can you serve but never eat?A: A tennis ball. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1968 (when the answer was a ping-pong ball). 9 March…