“The early bird catches the worm” is an old proverb. “The early bird can have the worm because worms are gross and mornings are stupid” is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. “The early bird can have the worm because mornings and worms are stupid!” was posted on Twitter by Kelly Unterreiner on August 19, 2011. “The early bird can have the worm because mornings and worms both suck” was posted on Twitter by Zhraa on August 24, 2011.
 
“The early bird can have the worm, because worms are gross and mornings are stupid” was posted on Twitter by Shannan on March 29, 2016. This popular version probably originated from an image.
 
“The early bird can have the worm. Worms are gross and I prefer coffee” is a related saying.
       
     
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Kelly Unterreiner
@KelUntz
The early bird can have the worm because mornings and worms are stupid!
8:55 AM - 19 Aug 2011
   
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Zhraa
@ZhraaM
The early bird can have the worm because mornings and worms both suck.
4:35 PM - 24 Aug 2011
 
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Angel Campey
@YesReallyAngel
The early bird can have the worm. Coz worms suck. And so do mornings
2:08 AM - 13 Sep 2011
 
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Justine
@jusbean13
The early bird can have the worm, because mornings and worms both suck.
7:55 AM - 28 Jun 2012
   
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FollowHeidi
@FollowHeidi
The early bird can have the worm because I hate mornings and worms are stupid. (from Mel)
7:57 AM - 28 Jun 2012
   
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Analise
@analiselaine
As far as I am concerned the early bird can have the worm. Cause mornings suck, and worms are gross.
10:33 AM - 28 Jun 2012
   
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nat 🦇
@nattybynature26
The early bird can have the worm. Because worms are gross, and mornings suck.
8:51 AM - 7 Jul 2012
 
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Antony Witterick
@antwitty1878
Early bird can have the worm. Mornings and worms suck ass
2:18 AM - 11 Dec 2015
     
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Shannan. 🌻 💙
@xo_shanwow
The early bird can have the worm, because worms are gross and mornings are stupid.
9:40 AM - 29 Mar 2016
   
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lizzy 🌟
@lizofthelake
the early bird can have the worm because worms are gross and mornings are stupid
11:53 AM - 31 Mar 2016
 
YourTango
15 Quotes For Every Person Who HATES Waking Up In The Morning
Shelby Henderson
May 26, 2017
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6. At this point nothing will get me out of bed, not even an inspirational proverb.
“The early bird can have the worm, because worms are gross and mornings are stupid.”
     
Journal Tribune (Biddeford, ME)
Sign of the Times: Humorist’s roadside creations inspire new book
July 21, 2018
By LIZ GOTTHELF
Staff Writer
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Among his others are “THE EARLY BIRD CAN HAVE THE WORM. WORMS ARE GROSS AND MORNINGS ARE STUPID” and “THE BOOK WAS BETTER.”
 
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Booty and the Beast
@JarheadnBlondie
The early bird can have the worm, because worms are gross and mornings are stupid.
9:44 AM - 27 Jul 2018