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February 3, 2024
Sports/GamesTime/Weather

“I can ski clearly now the rain has gone”

"I Can See Clearly Now" is a 1972 song written by Johnny Nash (1940-2020). "I can see clearly now the rain is gone" is the first line. "I can ski clearly now the rain…

February 2, 2024
Sports/GamesTime/Weather

“I can ski clearly now the rain is gone”

"I Can See Clearly Now" is a 1972 song written by Johnny Nash (1940-2020). "I can see clearly now the rain is gone" is the first line. "I can ski clearly now the rain…

April 7, 2023
Time/Weather

“I can time travel into the future at the rate of one second per second”

We all time travel. "I can time travel.... but only forwards.....and really slowly... at one second per second" was posted on Twitter by Rudy Lippert on July 26, 2010. "I time travel…

December 31, 2016
Time/Weather

“I can’t believe it’s been a year since I didn’t become a better person”

"I can't believe it's been a year since I didn't become a better person" is a jocular New Year's one-line saying that has been printed on an ecard. Someecards posted…

February 1, 2026
Time/Weather

“I can’t believe there are people out there who say astrology is fake, but believe it when a groundhog predicts the weather”

Many people ridicule astrology as fake science, but in astrology's defense, some people point out that others believe that a groundhog can predict the weather. This is often pointed out on…

June 3, 2023
Time/Weather

“I can’t wait for warm summer nights, outside on the patio. *326 mosquitos liked your post*”

"I can't wait for warm summer nights, outside on the patio. *326 mosquitos liked your post*" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There are several variations. "(On…

June 3, 2023
Time/Weather

“I can’t wait till camping season starts!!! *207 mosquitos liked your post*”

"I can't wait for warm summer nights, outside on the patio. *326 mosquitos liked your post*" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There are several variations. "(On…

June 3, 2023
Time/Weather

“I can’t wait to be sitting on the riverbank night fishing *207 mosquitos liked your post*”

"I can't wait for warm summer nights, outside on the patio. *326 mosquitos liked your post*" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There are several variations. "(On…

October 25, 2024
Buildings/Housing/ParksTime/Weather

“I can’t believe it’s already that time of year again when I have to rake the leaves into my neighbor’s yard”

"I can’t believe it’s already that time of year again when I have to rake the leaves into my neighbor’s yard" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.…

October 25, 2024
Buildings/Housing/ParksTime/Weather

“I can’t believe it’s already the time of year again when I have to rake my leaves into my neighbor’s yard”

"I can’t believe it’s already that time of year again when I have to rake the leaves into my neighbor’s yard" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.…

February 25, 2023
Time/Weather

“I cannot tell time because clocks have no ears”

When you "tell time" you're not speaking to time, but there are jokes. "How do I tell time when clocks have no ears?" was posted on Reddit -- Shittyaskscience on March 7,…

January 5, 2021
Time/Weather

“I celebrate 4/20 on 1/5 because I know how to reduce fractions”

"I celebrate 4/20 on 1/5 because I know how to reduce fractions" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. April 20th (4/20) is "420 Day," a celebration of…

July 4, 2021
Time/Weather

“I come at the beginning of end and at the end of time. What am I?” (riddle)

The letter "e" has several riddles. This was printed in The Lady's Magazine in December 1787: "THE beginning of eternity,The end of time and space,The beginning of every end,And…

October 30, 2025
Time/Weather

“I didn’t gain an hour of sleep. I’m just up at 5:30 AM instead of 6:30 AM”

When people turn the clocks back one hour in the fall, it's often said that they get an extra hour of sleep. But they usually go to sleep on Saturday night and wake up on Sunday morning -- and…

September 11, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsTime/Weather

“I do 20 sit-ups each morning. That may not sound like a lot, but you can only hit that snooze button so many times”

"I do 5 sit-ups every morning. May not sound like much, but there's only so many times you can hit the snooze button" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. To the…

September 11, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsTime/Weather

“I do 5 sit-ups every morning. May not sound like much, but there’s only so many times you can hit the snooze button”

"I do 5 sit-ups every morning. May not sound like much, but there's only so many times you can hit the snooze button" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. To the…

September 11, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsTime/Weather

“I do five sit-ups every morning. It may not sound like many, but there are only so many times you can hit the snooze button”

"I do 5 sit-ups every morning. May not sound like much, but there's only so many times you can hit the snooze button" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. To the…

April 26, 2024
Time/WeatherWork/Businesses

“I do not hate morning people. Morning has nothing to do with it”

"I do not hate morning people. Morning has nothing to do with it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "I don't hate morning people. Mornings have nothing to do…

July 13, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsTime/Weather

“I do ten sit ups every morning. It might not sound like much, but there are only so many times you can hit the snooze button”

"I do 5 sit-ups every morning. May not sound like much, but there's only so many times you can hit the snooze button" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. To the…

September 13, 2019
Time/Weather

“I don’t care if it’s Friday the 13th. I’m just happy it’s finally Friday!”

"I don't care if it's Friday the 13th. I'm just happy it's finally Friday!" is a Friday saying that has been printed on many images. "Finally Friday! Woohoo. I…

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