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October 7, 2025
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“Don’t expect me to stop if you’re broken down by the side of the road. You were offered an extended car warranty several times”

"Don’t expect me to stop if you’re broken down by the side of the road. You were offered an extended car warranty several times" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many…

August 5, 2024
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“Done with dating sites. I’m now focusing on pizza delivery guys because at least I know they have a job, a car, and pizza”

A joke about dating was posted on X/Twitter by 〰 Just Linda 〰 on April 9, 2017, and this received over 2,000 likes: "Done with dating sites. I'm now focusing on pizza delivery guys…

May 22, 2019
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“Dress for the fall, not for the ride” (motorcycle adage)

"Dress for the fall, not for the ride" is a motorcyclist adage. A cyclist must be prepared in case he or she falls off the motorcycle. Authorship of the saying is unknown.…

July 31, 2013
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“Drive slow, see our city; Drive fast, see our judge”

"Drive slow and see our city; Drive fast and see our judge" is a jocular road sign. "Drive slow and see the city. Drive fast and see the judge" was cited in a Canadian newspaper…

September 20, 2014
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“Driver carries no cash—he’s married” (bumper sticker)

"Driver carries n cash" is a popular bumper sticker. "Seen in the last few days in Xenia, a beer truck and a sausage-maker's truck, both bearing painted warnings to would-be…

February 10, 2022
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“Driving 5 mph over the speed limit doesn’t entitle you to left lane privileges”

The left lane of a highway is the speed lane, and many people believe that driving just five miles over the speed limit is not fast enough for a vehicle to be there. "I'm not a fan of…

April 28, 2020
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“Driving alone in your car with a mask on? Do you put a condom on if you’re alone in bed?”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to wear face masks. Some people wore the masks even while they were driving alone in their cars. "Wearing a face mask and being in the car…

July 28, 2023
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“Driving by myself is so tiring cause I have to be the lead singer, back up singer, dancers…”

Many people sing while driving alone in the car. "Driving by myself is so tiring cause I have to be the lead singer, back up singer, dancers (I do my own choreography), hype man, etc."…

February 5, 2017
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“Drunk people run stop signs. High people wait for them to turn green”

"Drunk people run stop signs. High people (stoners) wait for them to turn green" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "You know the old joke: 'Drunk drivers…

February 21, 2025
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“Due to recent airplane malfunctions, it is now socially acceptable to clap when the plane lands”

Many people clap when their plane lands and it's the end of a safe flight. Experienced travelers often cringe at the clapping. However, in early 2025, there were several plane crashes, and the…

May 13, 2018
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“During his air test, a young pilot flew through a rainbow. He passed with flying colors”

Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterCharles White@cewtwoReplying to @MistyMontano@MistyMontano During his air test a young pilot flew through a rainbow. He passed with flying colors.7:37 PM - 23 Jun…

April 5, 2024
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“Electric cars: A plan that doesn’t work to fix a problem that doesn’t exist”

"Electric cars: A plan that doesn't work to fix a problem that doesn't exist" is a saying that has been shown on many images. "- TRUE or FALSE - 'Electric Cars: A plan…

January 14, 2024
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“Electric vehicle owners should ONLY be allowed to charge their cars using wind and solar power…”

"Electric vehicle owners should ONLY be allowed to charge their cars using wind and solar power, otherwise it's just pretend" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several…

June 6, 2021
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“Even if you’re fully vaccinated, the CDC still recommends using your turn signals while driving”

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in many recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some people joked about other CDC recommendations. "Even if…

October 3, 2021
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“Every time I drive in the rain, I check other drivers’ wipers…”

Some people are reluctant to put a vehicle's windshield wipers on the highest speed, so they check to see what other drivers are doing. "DAE feel like their windshield wipers should be…

January 28, 2020
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“Everyone who hates speeding tickets, raise your right foot”

"Everyone who hates speeding tickets, raise your right foot" -- that is, take your foot off the gas pedal -- is a saying that has been printed on several images. "All in favor of…

May 25, 2023
Transportation

“Eyes on the road and your head out of your apps” (transportation message)

"Get your head out of your apps" is a saying that has been printed on many images. It's a pun on "get your head out of your ass." The saying was first used to advise people…

October 24, 2016
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“Farted on my wallet and now I have gas money”

"Gas money" means "money to buy gas (for the car)," but there's a joke: "Farted on my wallet and now I have gas money." "I farted in the room and charged…

August 30, 2025
Sports/GamesTransportation

“Finally, after all these years, I’ve got myself a sportscar. I split my eye open playing rugby”

"Sportscar" usually means "sports car," but a joke has it as "sport scar." "Finally, after all these years, I've got myself a sportscar. I split my eye open…

October 8, 2013
Transportation

“Flash for cash” (auto insurance fraud)

Entry in progress -- B.P."crash for cash" BBC15 August 2013 Last updated at 19:02 ETWarning over 'flash-for-cash' car accident insurance scamBy Richard WestcottBBC transport…

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