Dive into the humorous world of American folklore with list old-timey sayings that pack wit and a punch of laughter. From quirky advice to outright baffling expressions, these sayings are a testament to American humor across the ages. Watch, laugh, and maybe even scratch your head at these hilarious gems!
Video The Funniest American Old-Timey Sayings You’ve Never Heard
The Funniest American Old-Timey Sayings You’ve Never Heard
- “He’s so crooked, he could swallow nails and spit out corkscrews.” – American Folk Saying
- “Tighter than a drum on payday.” – Traditional American Proverb
- “Don’t know whether to check my wallet or wind my watch.” – Common American Phrase
- “Funnier than a one-legged man at a butt-kicking contest.” – Old American Saying
- “Couldn’t organize a one-ticket raffle.” – American Folklore
- “He thinks the sun comes up just to hear him crow.” – Southern U.S. Saying
- “She’s got a tongue that could clip hedges.” – Early 20th Century American
- “That’s slicker than a boiled onion.” – Rural American Expression
- “About as useful as a trap door on a canoe.” – Traditional U.S. Saying
- “Busy as a stump-tailed cow in fly time.” – American Farm Saying
- “Crazier than a dog in a hubcap factory.” – American Humor
- “Useless as buttons on a dishrag.” – Classic American Proverb
- “He’s lost his wagon and picked up the wheels.” – Early American Saying
- “As independent as a hog on ice.” – Old American Proverb
- “Couldn’t pour water out of a boot if the instructions were on the heel.” – Southern American
- “She’s two sandwiches short of a picnic.” – American Folklore
- “Doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in a skillet.” – Traditional American Phrase
- “He could talk a dog off a meat truck.” – Common Saying in the U.S.
- “It’s raining like a cow peeing on a flat rock.” – Rural American Humor
- “Like trying to nail Jell-O to a tree.” – American Expression
- “Couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with a bass fiddle.” – Old U.S. Saying
- “As welcome as a skunk at a lawn party.” – American Proverb
- “He’s about as handy as a back pocket on a shirt.” – American Folk Saying
- “Madder than a wet hen.” – Traditional Southern Saying
- “You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear.” – American Wisdom
Did any of these sayings bring a smile or a puzzled look? Share your favorites and maybe even drop one of your own old-timey sayings in the comments below. Let’s keep the laughter rolling and the wisdom passing from one generation to another!
