Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases.
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…
"Petition" shouldn't be confused with " partition," but there are jokes. "I feel so strongly about toilet graffiti, I signed a partition" was posted on the…
Many people put political signs in their yards, and this sometimes gets confused with realty signs. "Remember to double check lawn signs this Primary Election Season, I almost voted for a…
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"On my way to work because God made me awesome, but forgot to make me rich" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Off to work cuz God made me awesome. But forgot to make…
"Not all angels are in heaven, I for example am in my house" and "Not all angels are in heaven. Me for example, I'm at work" are jocular saying that have been pirnted on…
"Not voting is the #1 cause of unwanted presidencies" and "Voting prevents unwanted presidencies" are sayings that have been printed on many images. The "unwanted…
The President of the United States should be one of the best people in the world, but that powerful position is often occupied by one of the worst. "God" (@TheTweetOfGod) made two jokes…
The President of the United States should be one of the best people in the world, but that powerful position is often occupied by one of the worst. "God" (@TheTweetOfGod) made two jokes…
"Not voting is the #1 cause of unwanted presidencies" and "Voting prevents unwanted presidencies" are sayings that have been printed on many images. The "unwanted…
Many people who wear jogging bottoms do not jog. "for years i preached hate against the types who wear jogging bottoms when they obviously do not jog... now, i wear them too (in…
Many people who wear jogging bottoms do not jog. "for years i preached hate against the types who wear jogging bottoms when they obviously do not jog... now, i wear them too (in…
"Changing the clocks does not change feeding time. Signed Dogs Everywhere" (shown on a sign worn by a dog) is a saying that has been printed on many images. Pets want to be fed at the…