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October 8, 2025
Work/Businesses

“Try not to be a cunt.—Buddha”

"Tomorrow isn't promised. Be a cunt today" and "Don't be a cunt" are sayings that have been printed on many images. X/Twitter Kelsey @queenoftherad "Try not to be…

June 15, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Try Relying Upon Steps and Traditions” (“trust” backronym)

"Try Relying Upon Steps and Traditions" is a backronym (back acronym) of the word "trust." This was given under "AACRONYMS" (Alcoholics Anonymous + acronyms) on the…

July 14, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9”

"Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Colors and numbers have no smell, and there is no…

July 15, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Trying to understand the behaviour of some people is like trying to smell the colour 9”

"Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Colors and numbers have no smell, and there is no…

July 15, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Trying to understand women is like trying to smell the color 8”

"Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Colors and numbers have no smell, and there is no…

July 15, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Trying to understand women is like trying to smell the color 9”

"Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Colors and numbers have no smell, and there is no…

March 28, 2017
Work/Businesses

“Tuesday is just Monday’s ugly sister”

Monday is the start of the work week and is often a hated day. Tuesday is often disliked as well. "Tuesday is just Monday's ugly sister" is a one-line saying that has been printed on…

May 24, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Tuesday isn’t so bad. It’s a sign that I’ve somehow survived Monday”

"Tuesday isn't so bad. It's a sign that I've/you've somehow survived Monday" is a Tuesday saying that has been printed on several images. Monday is a normal start of…

January 21, 2025
Food/DrinkTime/WeatherWork/Businesses

“Tuesday, also known as Monday II.  Coffee, please”

"Tuesday, also known as Monday II. Coffee, please" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. Monday is the traditional start of the work week, and is disliked by many…

January 8, 2020
Work/Businesses

“TurboTax is the worst computer game ever”

"With poor graphics and no plot, TurboTax is the worst video game I have ever played" is a jocular saying that has been printed on an ecard. TurboTax is an American tax preparation…

August 14, 2019
Work/Businesses

“TurboTax is the worst video game ever”

"With poor graphics and no plot, TurboTax is the worst video game I have ever played" is a jocular saying that has been printed on an ecard. TurboTax is an American tax preparation…

May 19, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Turn your worry into worship and watch God turn your battles into blessings”

"Turn your worry into worship and watch God turn your battles into blessings" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Turn your worry into worship and watch Him turn your…

September 18, 2024
Time/WeatherWork/Businesses

“Turns out I’m not an afternoon person, either”

Many people say that they're not a "morning person," meaning that they don't function well in the morning. "Turns out I'm not an afternoon person, either" is a…

June 23, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Two incomes are better than one so make sure your partner has two jobs”

"Two incomes are better than one so make sure your partner has two jobs. Follow me for more financial freedom advice" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Two…

May 3, 2014
Work/Businesses

“Two managers talk to each other”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Elk Grove OnlineCity of Elk Grove Executive Branch ~ Too Top Heavy?Deleted Member November 15, 2006 7:53:38 PM PST(...)My paper was entitled “Why Businesses Suffer from…

July 31, 2017
Work/Businesses

“Two reasons we don’t trust people: 1. We don’t know them, 2. We know them”

"Two reasons we don't trust people: 1. We don't know them, 2. We know them" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. This saying -- by an anonymous author --…

February 22, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Two rules of business: 1. Mind your own 2. Stay out of mine”

"Two rules of business: 1. Mind your own 2. Stay out of mine" (or "Two rules of business: 1. Mind your own 2. Stay the fuck out of mine" or "Two rules of business: 1. Mind…

February 21, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Two rules of business: 1. Mind your own 2. Stay the fuck out of mine”

"Two rules of business: 1. Mind your own 2. Stay out of mine" (or "Two rules of business: 1. Mind your own 2. Stay the fuck out of mine" or "Two rules of business: 1. Mind…

February 22, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Two rules of business: 1. Mind your own 2. Stay the hell outta mine”

"Two rules of business: 1. Mind your own 2. Stay out of mine" (or "Two rules of business: 1. Mind your own 2. Stay the fuck out of mine" or "Two rules of business: 1. Mind…

March 18, 2019
Work/Businesses

“Unattended children will be given an espresso and a free puppy”

"Unattended children will be given an espresso and a puppy" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many signs. “Unattended children will be given two shots of espresso and a free…

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