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June 12, 2021
Transportation

“You know it’s time to clean out your purse when the car assumes it’s a second passenger…”

Many people place a handbag on the empty passenger seat of a car. "I know it’s time to clean out my purse when my car assumes it’s a second passenger who’s not wearing their…

February 11, 2017
Transportation

“You know those orange cones they put on the highway? I just beat my high score”

"You know those orange cones they put on the highway for you to knock down. I just beat my high score" is a joke that has been printed on many images. The "traffic cone" joke…

February 6, 2026
Transportation

“You know what sucks? Being so short that the sun visor in your car doesn’t even fulfill its purpose”

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…

April 15, 2024
Transportation

“You know you’re a bad driver when Siri says: ‘In 400 feet, stop and let me out’”

"You know you're a bad driver when Siri says: 'In 400 feet, stop and let me out'" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The digital assistant Siri gives…

November 9, 2020
Transportation

“You know you’re getting old when ‘friends with benefits’ means someone who can drive at night”

"You know you're getting old when 'friends with benefits' means having someone who can drive at night" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "You…

April 15, 2024
Transportation

“You know your driving is really terrible when your GPS says ‘After 300 feet, stop and let me out!’’

"You know you're a bad driver when Siri says: 'In 400 feet, stop and let me out'" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The digital assistant Siri gives…

February 22, 2022
Transportation

“You never know how strong you are until your power steering goes out”

"You never know how strong you are until your power steering goes out" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The steering wheel becomes very difficult to turn when that…

October 19, 2014
Transportation

“You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive”

"You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts, bumper stickers and posters. "And then…

June 9, 2024
Buildings/Housing/ParksGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /HealthTransportation

“You will be told this summer to lower your AC usage to stop overwhelming the electric grid…”

"You will be told this summer to lower your AC usage to stop overwhelming the electric grid while being told to drive electric cars" is a saying about government illogic and nonsense that…

June 9, 2024
Buildings/Housing/ParksGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /HealthTransportation

“You will be told to reduce your AC usage to save power while being told to drive electric cars”

"You will be told this summer to lower your AC usage to stop overwhelming the electric grid while being told to drive electric cars" is a saying about government illogic and nonsense that…

October 13, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Transportation

“You’re never too old to say ‘cows’ when you drive past some cows”

Many people can't drive past cows without saying "cows" or "moo." "You're never too old to say 'cows' when you drive past some cows" was posted on…

October 16, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Transportation

“You’re never too old to say ‘horses’ when you drive past some horses”

Many people can't drive past horses without pointing it out to others in the car. "idc how old you are if you drive past horses you're going to say 'horsies'" was…

October 13, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Transportation

“You’re never too old to say ‘moo’ when you drive past some cows”

Many people can't drive past cows without saying "cows" or "moo." "You're never too old to say 'cows' when you drive past some cows" was posted on…

July 4, 2020
Transportation

“You’re not a firework. Don’t drive lit”

"You're not a firework. Don't drive lit" is a safe driving slogan that has been printed on many images. The saying is popular around July 4th (when fireworks are popular).…

November 19, 2024
Transportation

“You’re only one bike ride away from a good mood”

“You’re only one run away from a good mood” is a running saying that has been printed on many images. "You're only one bike ride away from a good mood" was posted on Facebook…

September 15, 2018
Transportation

“Your car’s been keyed. The good news is that the damage looks to B minor”

A popular image in 2018 shows a blue Volkswagen car "keyed" with musical notation and the caption: "Your car's been keyed. The good news is that the damage looks to B…

August 6, 2026
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthStreetsTransportation

“Your city spent millions on cameras, not potholes”

"Your city spent millions on cameras, not potholes" is a saying that has been printed on several images. Many cities spent money on Flock cameras to read license plates (and surveil the…

January 20, 2025
Transportation

“My other car is a dragon boat” (bumper sticker)

"My other ride is a dragon" (or "My other car is a dragon") is a bumper sticker saying that has been printed on many images. "I have a license plate surround that says…

January 20, 2025
Transportation

“My other car is a dragon” (bumper sticker)

"My other ride is a dragon" (or "My other car is a dragon") is a bumper sticker saying that has been printed on many images. "I have a license plate surround that says…

October 21, 2025
TransportationWork/Businesses

“That gas pedal hit different when you’re leaving the work parking lot”

"That gas pedal hit different when leaving that work parking lot” (or "That gas pedal hit(s) different when you're leaving the work parking lot") is a saying that has been…

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