“The only thing that travels faster than light is weekends”
"The only thing that travels faster than light is weekends" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Ok, so why is it that the weekends whiz by faster than light…
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“Drugs End All Dreams” (“dead” backronym)
"Drugs End All Dreams" is a backronym (back acronym) of the word "dead" that has been printed on many images. "Drugs End All Dreams" was printed in Newsday (Long…
“If you know how to cheat, start now”
When pitcher Ross Grimsley was with the Baltimore Orioles (1974-77), he had a very bad outing. Either Orioles Manager Earl Weaver (1930-2013) or Orioles Pitching Coach George Bamberger (1923-2004)…
“My body, my choice”
"My body, my choice" is a popular women's rights slogan that has been printed on many images. The slogan has been used for such topics as abortion and vaccination. "Me, my body,…
“School is just a really long tutorial”
“School is like a tutorial for life” is a popular saying. It's often mentioned that it's a very l-o-n-g tutorial, taking many years. "School is an 18yr long tutorial on…
“What does Pac-Man eat with his chips?”/“Guacawakamole.”
Pac-Man is a maze chase game; dots are eaten to the sound of "Waka Waka Waka." "What does Pac-Man eat? Waka Waka Waka" was posted on Twitter by Pac Man on May 10, 2017.…
“What do they say in Paris, TX?”/“Oui-haw!”
The city of Paris, Texas, was named after Paris, France. They don't usually speak French in Paris, Texas, but there are jokes. "En dishabille, as they say in Paris, Texas" was…
“Dogs can’t operate MRI machines, but catscan”
"Dogs can't operate MRI machines, but catscan" is a joke that has been printed on many images. A "computed tomography scan" is also known as a "CT scan" or…
“There is no Planet B”
"There is no Planet B" is a climate slogan that has been printed on many images. In business, if "Plan A" doesn't work out, there usually is a contingency plan --…
“I can’t believe I still have to protest this shit”
"I can't believe I/we still have to protest this crap/shit" is a popular sign at many protest marches. "I can't believe I still have to protest this crap" was printed…
“If the climate were a bank, it would have been saved by now”
"If the climate were a bank, it would have been saved" is a climate change slogan that has been printed on many images. U.S. banks were bailed out in the Emergency Economic Stabilization…
“Why did the homophone cross the rowed?”/“To get to the other sighed.”
"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. "To get to the other sighed" is a jocular punchline.…
“You can’t ride two horses with one behind”
"You can't ride two horses at one time" is a popular proverb that dates to at least the 1800s. The expression slowly become more colorful. "We cannot ride two horses with one…
“There are over 7,500 different types of apple, but only one ‘apple juice’”
"Apple juice" usually doesn't state -- at least in the product name -- what apples were used. "There are like thousands of different kinds of apples, but only one apple juice.…
“Alcohol you later”
"Alcohol you later" sounds like "I'll call you later" and has been printed on many images. " Alcohol you later" was the punchline of a joke that was posted on the…
“Our town is so small we don’t have a town drunk, so we all take turns”
"Our town is so small we don't have a town drunk, so we all take turns" is a jocular drinking saying that has been printed on many images. "'I once played in a town so…
“If you pay for service by the hour, you buy hours and not service”
Some employers pay for a completed job, but others pay by the hour. "When you buy software development by the hour, what are you buying? Hours" was posted on Twitter by Brad Murphy on…
Texalina (Texas + Carolina) barbecue
Both Texas and North Carolina have important barbecue traditions. "I win all debates, Tom, when I serve 'em a Texalina or Carolas barbecue that combines the best of both" was written…
Slutgers (Rutgers University nickname)
"Slutgers" (slut + Rutgers) is an unflattering nickname for Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. "Slutgers" was posted on the newsgroup alt.fan.hanson on November 25,…
Fairly Ridiculous (Fairleigh Dickinson University nickname)
Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) is a private, coeducational and nonsectarian university that was founded in New Jersey in 1942. Fairleigh S. Dickinson (1866-1948) was a benefactor. FDU has…