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December 24, 2013
Work/Businesses

“I don’t get out of bed for less than $10,000 a day”

“We don’t wake up for less than $10,000 a day" is what supermodel Linda Evangelista said in Vogue, “Pretty Women,” by Jonathan Van Meter, October 1990. Evangelista was joking, talking…

April 26, 2024
Time/WeatherWork/Businesses

“I don’t hate morning people. Mornings have 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…

October 25, 2025
Work/Businesses

“I don’t have a five year plan because every two years I realize I need a different life”

Many people try to make five year plans, for education and career (or retirement). However, after a year or two into the five year plan, the plan often falls apart. "I don't have a five…

May 21, 2021
Work/Businesses

“I don’t have ducks or a row. I have chickens and they are everywhere”

To "get one's ducks in a row" means to take care of one’s duties and responsibilities. Many people do not have their "ducks in a row." "I don't have ducks. I…

May 21, 2021
Work/Businesses

“I don’t have ducks. I don’t have a row. I have squirrels and they’re all drunk”

To "get one's ducks in a row" means to take care of one’s duties and responsibilities. Many people do not have their "ducks in a row." "I don't have ducks. I…

May 21, 2021
Work/Businesses

“I don’t have ducks. Or a row. I have squirrels. And they’re at a rave”

To "get one's ducks in a row" means to take care of one’s duties and responsibilities. Many people do not have their "ducks in a row." "I don't have ducks. I…

December 27, 2019
Work/Businesses

“I don’t know what it is, but it’s on sale!”

"I don't know what it is, but it's on sale!" is a shopping saying that has been printed on many images. "I don’t know what it is, but it’s on SALE - BUY IT" was…

November 24, 2017
Work/Businesses

“I don’t know what the big deal is about Black Friday. All Fridays matter”

Black Friday is a busy shopping day after Thanksgiving; it has nothing to do with 19th century slaves (a false etymology) or current African Americans. However, many people have used the Black…

March 2, 2026
Food/DrinkWork/Businesses

“I don’t know whose boss need to hear this right now, but pizza is NOT a bonus”

Many managers see employees working hard and reward them with pizza. The employees, however, really want bonuses. A pizza meme was posted on Facebook by Drew Kamin on October 15, 2019. "When…

March 17, 2021
Work/Businesses

“I don’t know why it’s called a ‘break room.’ It’s always full of people I need a break from”

A "break room" is for coffee breaks and lunch breaks that people (usually employees) in a building take. "I don't know why it's called a 'break room.' It's…

June 9, 2019
Work/Businesses

“I don’t know you from Adam’s off ox”

To "not know (someone) from Adam" --- Adam being the first man, as written in the Book of Genesis -- is not to know someone. The expression has been cited in print since at least 1750. To…

March 7, 2021
Work/Businesses

“I don’t like Monday morning people. Or Mondays. Or mornings. Or people”

"I don't like Monday mornings, or people who like Monday mornings. Or Mondays. Or mornings. Or people" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Monday is the…

March 7, 2021
Work/Businesses

“I don’t like Monday mornings, or people who like Monday mornings. Or Mondays. Or mornings”

"I don't like Monday mornings, or people who like Monday mornings. Or Mondays. Or mornings. Or people" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Monday is the…

September 9, 2016
Work/Businesses

“I don’t like morning people. Or mornings. Or people”

"I don't like morning people...or mornings...or people" is a jocular work saying that has been printed on many images. "I don't like morning people nor mornings.." was…

August 1, 2015
Work/Businesses

“I don’t mind going to work, but the 8 hour wait to go home is bullshit”

"I don't mind going to work, but the 8 hour wait to go home is bullshit" is a jocular line that has been printed on many ecards. "I don't mind going to work but that eight…

February 11, 2018
Work/Businesses

“I don’t need alcohol to make bad decisions”

"I don't need alcohol to make bad deicisons" is a jocular one-line saying that has been printed on several images. "I don't need alcohol to make poor decisions..." was…

October 20, 2021
Work/Businesses

“I don’t need anger management. I need people to stop pissing me off”

"I don't need anger management. I need people to stop pissing me off" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "I don't need anger management I need people…

December 24, 2025
Banking/Finance/InsuranceHolidays/Events/ParadesWork/Businesses

“I don’t need the Grinch to steal Christmas, the cost of living already fuckin done that”

"I don’t need the Grinch to steal Christmas, the cost of living already did (that)" is a saying that has been printed on many images. In How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (a…

October 21, 2021
Work/Businesses

“I don’t need to go to Area 51. I’ve been to Walmart”

Walmart (an American multinational retail corporation) has been compared to Area 51 (a highly classified United States Air Force facility, often associated with UFOs). "I think area 51 is…

August 14, 2022
Work/Businesses

“I don’t run away from hard work. I’m too lazy to run”

"I'm not running away from hard work. I'm too lazy to run" (or "I don't run away from hard work. I'm too lazy to run") is a saying that has been printed on…

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