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June 5, 2023
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“When the flight attendants close the cabin doors and the seat next to you is still empty”

"When the plane door shuts and there’s still an empty seat next to you" (with a picture of a relieved person) is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Cabin doors closed…

June 5, 2023
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“When the plane door shuts and there’s still an empty seat next to you”

"When the plane door shuts and there’s still an empty seat next to you" (with a picture of a relieved person) is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Cabin doors closed…

September 26, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthTransportation

“When the Rapture comes, can I have your car?” (bumper sticker)

"Come the Rapture, can I have your car?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "IN CASE OF RAPTURE, CAN I HAVE YOUR CAR?" was posted on the newsgroup…

June 23, 2022
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“When the store name and the price of gas collide” ($7.11 gas at 7-Eleven store)

7-Eleven retail convenience stores were named after the hours 7 a.m. (opening) and 11 p,m, (closing), although many stores are now open all 24 hours a day. An interesting occurrence is when it…

July 9, 2015
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“When the weight of the paperwork equals the weight of the airplane, the airplane will fly”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Google BooksPrinciples of Technical WritingBy Robert HaysReading, MA: Addison-Wesley1965Pg. 2:Employees joked that "When the weight of the paperwork equals the weight…

March 10, 2018
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“When you put your seatbelt on, you’re wearing your car”

Do people "wear" a seatbelt? "When you wear your seat belt, your technically wearing your car" was posted on Twitter on September 1, 2014. "Whenever you buckle your…

March 19, 2026
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthTransportation

“When you see a Cybertruck parked in front of the courthouse, don’t you just assume they’re guilty?”

Many people do not like Tesla Cybertrucks, and make fun of the drivers and owners. This was posted on X/Twitter by law dog, esq. on March 7, 2026, and it received over 54,000 likes: "i’ve…

January 9, 2016
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“When you see snow, go slow” (winter driving adage)

Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterPerth County Roads‏@PerthCoRoadsWind has picked up again and causing some drifting problems. These drifted areas can be slippery. If you see snow...go slow.3:26…

October 23, 2025
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“When you think that all is lost, that there is no hope left, remember the lobsters in the tank at the Titanic’s restaurant”

The RMS Titanic hit an iceberg and sunk on April 15, 1912. This was a tragedy for the human passengers, but, as a joke goes, a miracle to the lobsters in the ship's restaurant tank.…

October 23, 2025
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food StoresTransportation

“When you think there’s no hope left, remember the lobsters in the tank at the Titanic’s restaurant”

The RMS Titanic hit an iceberg and sunk on April 15, 1912. This was a tragedy for the human passengers, but, as a joke goes, a miracle to the lobsters in the ship's restaurant tank.…

February 6, 2026
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“When you’re so short that the sun visor in the car is absolutely no help”

A car's sun visors, perhaps, aren't fit for all drivers. "You know what sucks? Being so short that the sun visor in your car doesn't even fulfill its purpose" is a saying…

December 9, 2024
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“When your kids are learning how to drive, don’t stand in their way”

"Don't stand in their way" usually means don't oppose, but a joke takes this literally. "Our friend, E. J. Canada, over in Luther, says that if your wife wants to learn to…

January 18, 2021
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“Whenever I drive into a parking garage with a low ceiling, I duck my head down in my car”

"I tend to duck my head a little when I pull into the airport-parking garage so I don't hit my head" was printed in the book Women Fly (2001) by Martha Dreskin. "Today, I…

May 7, 2006
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“Where America Greets the World” (JFK Airport)

"Where America Greets the World" is the new slogan for JFK Airport. The slogan was made for JFK's 50th anniversary in 1998. Wikipedia: John F. Kennedy International AirportJohn F.…

March 22, 2018
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“Where do bees go to the bathroom?”/“At the BP station.”

A bee riddle has been printed on several images: Q: Where do bees go to the bathroom?A: At the BP (bee pee) station. The BP pun was posted on the newsgroup ucd.talk.bugnews on January 16, 1996.…

January 14, 2017
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“Where do boats go when they’re sick?”/“To the dock.”

A popular boat riddle is: Q: Where do boats go when they're sick?A: To the dock (doc). The riddle has been cited in print since at least 1967. 30 October 1967, Minneapolis (MN) Star,…

September 7, 2014
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“Where the rubber meets the road”

"Where the rubber meets the road" means when a vehicle's tires go on the road and face a performance test. "After ail is said and done it must be remembered that 'the…

January 24, 2022
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“Which car looks the same frontwards or backwards?”/“A Toyota.”

"A Toyota" is a palindrone (the same backwards and forwards). "Q) Which car looks the same backwards as forwards? A) A toyota" was posted on Twitter by Andy Ryan on June 24,…

September 12, 2021
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“Which color can open your vehicle?”/“Khaki.”

"Khaki" can sometimes sound like "car key." "One of my favorite clients (a NY'er) was telling me about how he left his car keys in the fridge. At first I thought he…

January 2, 2016
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“Which tricycle does the blonde have?”/“The one with the kickstand.”

A tricycle can stand on its own and does not need a kickstand. A popular "dumb blonde" joke is: Q: How can you tell which tricycle belongs to the blonde?A: It is the one with the…

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