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August 7, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Your vibe attracts your tribe”

"Your vibe attracts your tribe" -- what you do attracts your friends and colleagues -- is a saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is uncertain. "Your vibe attracts…

October 12, 2020
Work/Businesses

“Zoot (noun): when you toot on a zoom call”

"ZOOT (NOUN): WHEN YOU TOOT ON A ZOOM CALL" was posted on Twitter by El Arroyo (an image is shown of the message on the restaurant's sign) on April 19, 2020. That is, when…

November 8, 2025
Time/WeatherWork/Businesses

“‘Hopefully this week is over soon’—Me on a Tuesday”

Many people hate Monday, the traditional start of the work week. They also hate the entire work week. "'Hopefully this week is over soon' -- Me on a Monday" is a jocular saying…

November 16, 2024
Work/Businesses

“A guy tried to sell me a coffin today. I told him that’s the last thing I need”

The expression "that's the last thing I'll need" usually means that the person has no need for that thing. Jokes about a coffin take the "last thing" literally.…

January 31, 2026
Work/Businesses

“Actually, life is pretty good when people hate you. They don’t ask you for shit”

"Actually, life is (pretty) good when people hate you. They don't ask you for shit" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. When a fake friend supposedly likes you,…

July 12, 2024
Work/Businesses

“It’s the start of a brand new week, and I’m off like a herd of turtles”

"It's the start of a brand new day, and I'm off like a herd of turtles" is a saying that has been printed on many images A herd of turtles moves slowly. The saying is often used…

August 4, 2024
Food/DrinkWork/Businesses

“Life is like a teaspoon… I don’t know what this means, but I just feel like a motivational speaker”

A motivational speaker often says the phase "Life is like a ...," and this has led to many jocular formations of compounded nonsense sayings. The sayings/proverbs appear to be African,…

April 25, 2025
Work/Businesses

“No matter how busy I get, I always take time to overthink”

"No matter how busy I get, I always make/take time to overthink" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Stay so busy that you don't have time to…

April 15, 2025
Time/WeatherWork/Businesses

“Say hello to Monday and to a brand new week filled with promises and endless possibilities”

“Say hello to Monday and to a brand new week filled with endless possibilities" is a Monday motivational saying that has been printed on many images. Monday is usually the start of the work…

November 16, 2024
Work/Businesses

“Someone tried to sell me a coffin today. I told him that’s the last thing I need”

The expression "that's the last thing I'll need" usually means that the person has no need for that thing. Jokes about a coffin take the "last thing" literally.…

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…

August 7, 2024
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetWork/Businesses

“The first million people to send me $1.00 will get a copy of my guide on how to become a millionaire using social media”

"The first million people to send me $1.00 will get a copy of my guide on how to become a millionaire using Facebook" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "The…

August 7, 2024
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetWork/Businesses

“The first million people to send me $1.00 will get a copy of my guide on how to become a millionaire using the internet”

"The first million people to send me $1.00 will get a copy of my guide on how to become a millionaire using Facebook" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "The…

August 8, 2024
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetWork/Businesses

“The first million people to send me $1.00 will get a copy of my guide on how to become a millionaire using Twitter”

"The first million people to send me $1.00 will get a copy of my guide on how to become a millionaire using Facebook" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "The…

June 17, 2024
Time/WeatherWork/Businesses

“We interrupt your happiness to bring you Monday. Your regularly scheduled happiness will resume on Friday”

"We interrupt your happiness (and positivity) to bring you Monday (morning). Your regularly scheduled happiness (and positivity) will resume on Friday" is a saying that has been printed…

December 5, 2024
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food StoresWork/Businesses

“Whoever said ‘Staying at home saves you money’ has clearly never heard of Deliveroo”

Staying home used to save money, but now there is online shopping. "everyone always says staying at home saves you money but me? I’m going to online shop 🤦🏾‍♀️" was posted…

December 5, 2024
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food StoresWork/Businesses

“Whoever said ‘Staying at home saves you money’ has clearly never heard of DoorDash”

Staying home used to save money, but now there is online shopping. "everyone always says staying at home saves you money but me? I’m going to online shop 🤦🏾‍♀️" was posted…

December 5, 2024
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetWork/Businesses

“Whoever said ‘Staying at home saves you money’ has clearly never heard of online shopping”

Staying home used to save money, but now there is online shopping. "everyone always says staying at home saves you money but me? I’m going to online shop 🤦🏾‍♀️" was posted…

December 5, 2024
Work/Businesses

“Whoever said ‘Staying at home saves you money’ has clearly never heard of Shein”

Staying home used to save money, but now there is online shopping. "everyone always says staying at home saves you money but me? I’m going to online shop 🤦🏾‍♀️" was posted…

March 27, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthWork/Businesses

20-20-20 Rule (for eyes)

The "20-20-20 rule" for relieving eye strain (often caused by extended computer use) is that after 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at objects at least 20 feet away. The…

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