The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread 🍞
Definition: A term used to describe a useful new invention, innovation, or discovery that is perceived as highly beneficial. This expression gained popularity in the mid-20th century, possibly originating among the armed forces. Despite its earnest usage, it can also be applied sarcastically—after all, not everyone drools over pre-packaged, presliced bread, even if it’s undeniably convenient!
Usage Example: “She’s the greatest thing since sliced bread. Really revolutionized the way we think about cat memes.”
Fun Variants:
- The greatest thing since the hamburger
- The greatest thing since chewing gum
- The greatest thing since indoor plumbing
(But let’s face it, none of these alternatives have the same punch as sliced bread!)
Similar Expressions🌳:
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Cat’s Pajamas 😺:
- Definition: Someone or something excellent and stellar.
- Example: “Her new idea was the cat’s pajamas, taking everyone by surprise!”
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The Bee’s Knees 🐝:
- Definition: Another way to indicate something or someone is exemplary.
- Example: “His new invention? Absolutely the bee’s knees!”
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The Cream of the Crop 🍦:
- Definition: The better part, the best of the best.
- Example: “We hired the cream of the crop for this project.”
Sarcastic Comebacks 🙃:
- “Yeah, because we really needed another smartphone app to rank our sandwich delights.”
- “Oh wow, who knew you could improve on plastic-wrapped convenience?”
Related Literature 📚:
- “The Fame Game” by Rona Jaffe: Where the term found significant literary mention.
Inspirational Reading:
- “The Innovator’s Dilemma” by Clayton M. Christensen: Explores how even successful enterprises have to constantly innovate to stay ahead.
Song Suggestion:
- “Changes” by David Bowie 🎵: For celebrating innovation and constant evolution.
Proverbs & Quotes:
- “Necessity is the mother of invention.” - Plato
- “I invented nothing new. I simply assembled into a car the discoveries of other men behind whom were centuries of work.” - Henry Ford
Movie Recommendation🎥:
- “The Social Network”: Portrays the inception of Facebook, which, at the time, was arguably considered the greatest thing since sliced bread for social networking.
Until next time, keep questioning, keep learning, and always find humor in the little slices of life. - Ima Wittywordsmith, 2023
