“Dress for the fall, not for the ride” (motorcycle adage)
"Dress for the fall, not for the ride" is a motorcyclist adage. A cyclist must be prepared in case he or she falls off the motorcycle. Authorship of the saying is unknown.…
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“A leadoff walk always scores” (baseball adage)
A leadoff walk is a bad way for a pitcher to start an inning. "A leadoff walk always scores" is a baseball adage of unknown authorship. "We have a rule around here that says a…
“If a man watches three football games in a row, he should be declared legally dead”
"If a man watches three football games in a row, he should be declared legally dead" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Newark (NJ) Evening News journalist Thomas Mackin…
“A small carafe of wine is illogical, immoral and inadequate”
"A small carafe of wine is illogical, immoral and inadequate" has been printed on an image. "Chuck’s Conclusion: A small carafe of wine is illogical, immoral, and inadequate"…
“The only reason I would take up jogging is so that I could hear heavy breathing again”
"The only reason I would take up jogging is so that I could hear heavy breathing again" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. American humorist Erma Bombeck…
“My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance”
"My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying has sometimes been credited to American humorist Erma…
“Housework, if you do it right, will kill you”
"Housework, if you do it right, will kill you" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. American humorist Erma Bombeck (1927-1996) pointed out in an October 1986…
“Regular naps prevent old age, especially if you take them while driving”
"Regular naps prevent old age, especially if you take them while driving" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "frequent naps, such as while driving a car, will…
“Where do cauliflowers grow?”/“Caulifornia.” (cauliflower + California)
California is a state that grows cauliflowers. The portmanteau word "caulifornia" or "Caulifornia" (cauliflower + California) is sometimes used and was trademarked in 2016.…
“The Royal Albert Hall is the only place a modern composer can hear his music twice”
London's Royal Albert Hall opened in 1871 and has long been known for its poor acoustics. "Meanwhile, the celebrated echo belonging to the Albert Hall has been tracked" was printed…
“Anything is popsicle when I’m with you”
"With ice cream, anything is popsicle" -- a pun on "anything is possible" -- is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "@Alecmonty we so should. Remember…
“Skiiing: I do not participate in any sport with ambulances at the bottom of a hill”
"I do not participate in any sport with ambulances at the bottom of a hill" is a jocular anti-skiing saying that has been printed on many images. The quote was made by American humorist…
“Success is outliving your failures”
"Success is outliving your failures" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying has been credited to American humorist Erma Bombeck (1927-1996), but it's uncertain…
“Cleaning is just putting stuff in less obvious places”
"Cleaning is just putting stuff in less obvious places" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Cleaning is basically just putting stuff in less obvious places.…
“With ice cream, anything is popsicle”
"With ice cream, anything is popsicle" -- a pun on "anything is possible" -- is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "@Alecmonty we so should. Remember…
“Why did the amoeba flunk the math test?”/“Because it multiplied by dividing.”
A math riddle is: Q: Why did the amoeba flunk the math test? A: Because it multiplied by dividing. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2006. Google Books777 Great Clean JokesBy Jennifer…
“If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere”
"If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. “If you find a path with no…
“Red, white and brew”
"Red, white and brew" -- "red, white and blue" are the colors of the American flag -- is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Look not upon the hootch when it is…
“I’d tell you an economics joke, but there’s not enough demand”
"I'd tell you an economics joke, but there's not enough demand" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Economics is about supply and demand. "So nobody…
“I prefer my kale with a silent ‘k’”
"I prefer my kale with a silent 'k'" -- that is, "ale" -- is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. American television sports journalist Rich Esien…