No Such Thing
Type: Book
As of November 2026, No Such Thing has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmartLess (Jul 2025).
"No such thing as a free lunch" is a popular adage communicating the idea that it is impossible to get something for nothing. The acronyms TANSTAAFL, TINSTAAFL, and TNSTAAFL are also used. The phrase was in use by the 1930s, but its first appearance is unknown. The "free lunch" in the saying refers to the formerly common practice in American bars of offering a "free lunch" in order to entice drinking customers.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2025 on SmartLess |
| Author | John Mayer |
| Published | 2001 |
Who talks about No Such Thing on podcasts?
No Such Thing came up; the most recent mention was Jul 2025 on SmartLess.
- John Mayer LIVE | SmartLess on SmartLess (Jul 2025)
What is No Such Thing mentioned alongside?
No Such Thing is most often mentioned alongside FDA, Instagram and Berkeley College of Music.
Mentioned together: FDA, Instagram, Berkeley College of Music, Mark Willie, Ricky, Sean Hayes, Akira the Don, Bob Bennett, J. J. Maple, Pandora