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September 28, 2025
Work/Businesses

“‘Not all jobs are supposed to earn you a living wage’ oh for sure, this is my recreational job”

Many jobs do not pay a living wage. This comment was posted on X/Twitter by Ꮍᴀᴇʟ on September 21, 2025, and it received over 237,000 likes: "'Not all jobs are supposed to earn you…

October 21, 2025
Work/Businesses

“‘Noted’ is the corporate version of ‘whatever’”

"'Noted' is the corporate version of 'whatever'" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Whatever" is often used to express indifference,…

November 10, 2020
Work/Businesses

“‘Per my last email’ is office speak for ‘bitch can you read’”

"Per mail last email" is another way of saying, "I'm telling you again. Listen this time!" "As per my last email=bitch can you read?" was posted on Twitter by…

November 12, 2024
Holidays/Events/ParadesWork/Businesses

“‘Santa isn’t real’ ok, I literally saw him at the mall”

Many shopping malls have Santa Claus displays for Christmas. Do mall Santas mean that Santa is real? "first christmas as an adult and my dad just told me that santa isn’t real but i…

February 18, 2018
Work/Businesses

“‘The later I get here, the quicker this ends’ isn’t the right answer for ‘why are you late?’”

Some employees believe that the later they arrive to work, the sooner it's over. "My boss asked my why I was always late for work. I'm like, 'Cause it make the day go faster.…

April 10, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthWork/Businesses

“‘Trust the science’ has never been anything other than a marketing term that means shut up and obey”

"'Trust the science' has never been anything other than a marketing term that means shut up and obey" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The term "trust the…

February 1, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthWork/Businesses

“‘Trust the Science’ is a euphemism for ‘Trust the System’”

"'Trust the Science' is (now) a euphemism for 'Trust the System'" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying started during the COVID-19(coronavirus)…

April 10, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthWork/Businesses

“‘Trust the Science’ is now a euphemism for ‘Trust the System’”

"'Trust the Science' is (now) a euphemism for 'Trust the System'" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying started during the COVID-19(coronavirus)…

January 23, 2024
Banking/Finance/InsuranceWork/Businesses

“‘Your bill is ready to view’ well I’m not ready to view it”

"'Your bill is ready to view' well I’m not ready to view it" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Many people are not fully prepared to see how much they…

February 22, 2024
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetWork/Businesses

“‘Your network connection is unstable’— yeah well so am I and I still work”

A communication network is sometimes "unstable" and stops working. "'Your network connection is unstable' … ye well so am I and I still work" was posted on Facebook…

April 6, 2024
Work/Businesses

“*gently puts my mental health in rice*”

"*gently puts my mental health in rice*" is a saying that has been printed on many images. A phone that fell into the toilet can possibly be revived after being put in uncooked rice, but…

August 13, 2021
Work/Businesses

“10 out of 10 scientists agree with whoever funded them”

"9/10 scientists will agree with whoever is paying them" was posted on Twitter by RRP on May 15, 2021. "10 out of 10 scientists agree with those who are paying them...." was…

August 13, 2021
Work/Businesses

“10 out of 10 scientists agree with whoever is paying them”

"9/10 scientists will agree with whoever is paying them" was posted on Twitter by RRP on May 15, 2021. "10 out of 10 scientists agree with those who are paying them...." was…

October 14, 2022
Work/Businesses

“10:00am - anything is possible. 2:00pm - but not today”

"11:00am - anything is possible. 2:00pm - but not today" is a work saying that has been printed on many images, often with different hours. "11:00am - anything is possible. 2:00pm -…

October 14, 2022
Work/Businesses

“11:00am - anything is possible. 2:00pm - but not today”

"11:00am - anything is possible. 2:00pm - but not today" is a work saying that has been printed on many images, often with different hours. "11:00am - anything is possible. 2:00pm -…

August 1, 2023
Work/Businesses

“2 ways to stay healthy: Drink plenty of water and mind your business”

"Drink water & mind your business" (also "Good morning. Don't forget to drink water and mind your own business," among other variations) is a saying that has been…

August 3, 2021
Work/Businesses

“3 places you can stay for free: out my business, out my way and out my face”

"places you can stay absolutely free: - over there - in your lane - out of my business" was posted on Twitter by @stfufeeIs on December 26, 2020. "Top 3 places you can STAY…

March 30, 2018
Work/Businesses

“3 things to keep private: your love life, your income and your next move”

"3 things to keep private: your love life, your income and your next move" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Keep your next move, income, and your love life…

April 21, 2021
Work/Businesses

“4/20: National Pot Smokers Day 4/21: National Surprise Drug Test Day”

"4/20: National Pot Smokers Day 4/21: National Surprise Drug Test Day 4/22 National Unemployment Day" is a popular joke. "RT @MsLoV3ly: Hope everyone is enjoying National Surprise…

October 27, 2025
Work/Businesses

“90% of the things I worry about never happen. Worrying works!”

"Worrying works! 90% of the things I worry about never happen" (or "90% of the things I worry about never happen. Worrying works!") is a jocular saying that has been printed on…

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