Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Above, the header from the February 18, 1924 New York (NY) Morning Telegraph newspaper column of John J. Fitz Gerald. Click to see a portion of the column which includes his use of "Big…
"Mountain Dew" (Mtn Dew), a soft drink brand, shouldn't be confused with "Mountain Do," but there are jokes. "You can’t unmountain dew what has already been…
"Mountain Dew" (Mtn Dew), a soft drink brand, shouldn't be confused with "Mountain Do," but there are jokes. "I mountain did what I had to mountain dew" was…
"Jasmine rice" and "jasmine tea" are not named after a woman named Jasmine (or Jasmine Rice), but there are jokes. "Who is Jasmine Rice? That’s a new singer or something?…
"Jasmine rice" and "jasmine tea" are not named after a woman named Jasmine (or Jasmine Rice), but there are jokes. "Who is Jasmine Rice? That’s a new singer or something?…
"Jasmine rice" and "jasmine tea" are not named after a woman named Jasmine (or Jasmine Rice), but there are jokes. "Who is Jasmine Rice? That’s a new singer or something?…
"Jasmine rice" and "jasmine tea" are not named after a woman named Jasmine (or Jasmine Rice), but there are jokes. "Who is Jasmine Rice? That’s a new singer or something?…
"Jasmine rice" and "jasmine tea" are not named after a woman named Jasmine (or Jasmine Rice), but there are jokes. "Who is Jasmine Rice? That’s a new singer or something?…
Many students find math difficult to learn, and they won't if they will ever use it, anyway. This joke was posted on Facebook by Paul Epps on August 25, 2017: "I asked my math teacher,…
"Never let a job steal your life, You're 100% replaceable at work. You're 100% irreplaceable at home. Always remember that" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The…
"Mountain Dew" (Mtn Dew), a soft drink brand, shouldn't be confused with "Mountain Do," but there are jokes. "You can’t unmountain dew what has already been…
Airbnb owners often require renters to perform choirs such as taking out the trash, or cleaning dishes, or stripping the beds. In 2026, Airbnb attempted to reduce some of these required chores,…
Many people have learned the hard way that you should wear gloves while cutting jalapeños, or the hands will feel burn. If someone later uses those post-jalapeño-cutting hands to rub their eyes,…
Many people have learned the hard way that you should wear gloves while cutting jalapeños, or the hands will feel burn. If someone later uses those post-jalapeño-cutting hands to rub their eyes,…
Many people have learned the hard way that you should wear gloves while cutting jalapeños, or the hands will feel burn. If someone later uses those post-jalapeño-cutting hands to rub their eyes,…
"Rich people don't die if you tax them. Poor people do die when you cut welfare and healthcare" is a saying that has been printed on many images. A small amount of money can be life…
"Rich people don't die if you tax them. Poor people do die when you cut welfare and healthcare" is a saying that has been printed on many images. A small amount of money can be life…
"Rich people don't die if you tax them. Poor people do die when you cut welfare and healthcare" is a saying that has been printed on many images. A small amount of money can be life…
Many people can't seem to save money, but they do manage to save grocery bags -- often, lots of grocery bags. "😩 I just wish I could save my money the way I be saving my grocery bags..…
Many people can't seem to save money, but they do manage to save grocery bags -- often, lots of grocery bags. "😩 I just wish I could save my money the way I be saving my grocery bags..…