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…
"A free country doesn't track innocent citizens. #FlockOff" was posted on X/Twitter by Being Libertarian on July 21, 2026, and this received over 4,200 likes. "A free nation…
Zohran Mamdani became, in 2026, New York City's first Muslim and first Asian American mayor. Some people dubbed New York City "Mamdanistan," from "Mamdani" and…
Zohran Mamdani became, in 2026, New York City's first Muslim and first Asian American mayor. Some people dubbed New York City "Mamdanistan," from "Mamdani" and…
Zohran Mamdani became, in 2026, New York City's first Muslim and first Asian American mayor. Some people dubbed New York City "Mamdanistan," from "Mamdani" and…
In 2026, new New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not support requiring an ID to vote, but did support requiring an ID to shop at his proposed city-run grocery stores. This jocular comment was…
New York magazine called New York City "Habibi City" for its cover story in August 2026. In 2026, New York City had its first Muslim mayor in Zohran Mamdani. "Hababi" is Arabic,…
Some people joke that they like "BDSM," and then define this with the backronym (back acronym) "Buying Dumb Shit for Myself." The joke has been printed on many images.…
Some people joke that they like "BDSM," and then define this with the backronym (back acronym) "Buying Dumb Shit for Myself." The joke has been printed on many images.…
"Discipline is (just) choosing between what you want now and what you want most" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "'Discipline is choosing…
"Discipline is (just) choosing between what you want now and what you want most" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "'Discipline is choosing…
"Gif" is pronounced like "jif." A joke about this also uses the term "gaslighting." "Actually it's pronounced jaslight. You've been saying it wrong this…
"Discipline is (just) choosing between what you want now and what you want most" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "'Discipline is choosing…
When a tv's remote doesn't work, many people open the battery case and try to just roll the batteries around. "I’m personally a big fan of 'opening the battery case and…
When a tv's remote doesn't work, many people open the battery case and try to just roll the batteries around. "I’m personally a big fan of 'opening the battery case and…
Many people check weather apps more as they grow older. A young child (who doesn't have responsibilities) usually doesn't care or stress about the weather. "No one told me that once…
Many people check weather apps more as they grow older. A young child (who doesn't have responsibilities) usually doesn't care or stress about the weather. "No one told me that once…
Many people check weather apps more as they grow older. A young child (who doesn't have responsibilities) usually doesn't care or stress about the weather. "No one told me that once…
A single $20 bill used to go far, before inflation. Twenty dollars used to fill up a car's gas tank. Twenty dollars used to buy groceries, or a dinner for two. "Everything used to be 20…
AI (artificial intelligence) can do many jobs, but it can’t do everything a human can. A popular meme starts with “AI is coming for your jobs” or "AI will replace you," and then…