why 'go bananas' is similar to go crazy? (15)
jarred1eindhoven, North Brabant Netherlands114 Threads 209 Postswhy 'go bananas' is similar to go crazy?
Theory 1: Bananas are bent, and "bent" implies crazy or perverted, and earlier also dishonest.
Theory 2: In the 1960-ies there was a rumor saying that burnt banana peel had an intoxicating effect.
Theory 3: It sounds fun and innocent, and could be an euphemism.
Theory 4: "Fruits" are stupid. A banana is considered a fruit.
Theory 5: Monkeys like bananas, and may sometimes become excited when they see one.
Theory 6: Ripe bananas end up soft and mushy. This is obviously bad.
The expression became popular around 1970.
Theory 2: In the 1960-ies there was a rumor saying that burnt banana peel had an intoxicating effect.
Theory 3: It sounds fun and innocent, and could be an euphemism.
Theory 4: "Fruits" are stupid. A banana is considered a fruit.
Theory 5: Monkeys like bananas, and may sometimes become excited when they see one.
Theory 6: Ripe bananas end up soft and mushy. This is obviously bad.
The expression became popular around 1970.
JanOttoR: Theory 1: Bananas are bent, and "bent" implies crazy or perverted, and earlier also dishonest.
Theory 2: In the 1960-ies there was a rumor saying that burnt banana peel had an intoxicating effect.
Theory 3: It sounds fun and innocent, and could be an euphemism.
Theory 4: "Fruits" are stupid. A banana is considered a fruit.
Theory 5: Monkeys like bananas, and may sometimes become excited when they see one.
Theory 6: Ripe bananas end up soft and mushy. This is obviously bad.
The expression became popular around 1970.
Theory 2: In the 1960-ies there was a rumor saying that burnt banana peel had an intoxicating effect.
Theory 3: It sounds fun and innocent, and could be an euphemism.
Theory 4: "Fruits" are stupid. A banana is considered a fruit.
Theory 5: Monkeys like bananas, and may sometimes become excited when they see one.
Theory 6: Ripe bananas end up soft and mushy. This is obviously bad.
The expression became popular around 1970.
Hmmmm ..... Interesting banana information
Lillym: Hmmmm ..... Interesting banana information
Yes the skins can be smoked but they wont get you high!!!!
jarred1: why 'go bananas' is similar to go crazy?
Mmmm guess it's because if you slip on a banana skin...you'll be swearing like crazy!
twinself: Mmmm guess it's because if you slip on a banana skin...you'll be swearing like crazy!
Yeah ... You might be right there, did't think of that one
Lillym: Yeah ... You might be right there, did't think of that one
Twinny'll be watching out for banana skins... just in case.
Hi I always say I am going bananas not sure why, maybe I think it sounds a bit milder maybe not sure lol
QueenUtopia: Hi I always say I am going bananas not sure why, maybe I think it sounds a bit milder maybe not sure lol
I reckon Queenie it has something to do with an old mafia guy called..
Giuseppe "Crazy Joe" Bonanno or known as "Joe Bananas"
Now in saying what I said about Crazy Joe.... Eric went a bit crazy after eating a banana..
And yes ladies.. here's a song about 'Crazy'
Phoenix: I reckon Queenie it has something to do with an old mafia guy called..
Giuseppe "Crazy Joe" Bonanno or known as "Joe Bananas"
Giuseppe "Crazy Joe" Bonanno or known as "Joe Bananas"
hi Phoenix this sounds very likely I think, even tho I never heard of him. He really might be the father of the expresion "going bananas"
QueenUtopia: hi Phoenix this sounds very likely I think, even tho I never heard of him. He really might be the father of the expresion "going bananas"
Queenie, I think we're both right..
Spike Jones - Yes! We Have No Bananas
Conrad73: Spike Jones - Yes! We Have No Bananas
wow think thats more antique then I am lol fun tho
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