Idioms Explained
Viewing comments for Chapter 17 "Pity the literal BASKET CASE "Fanstorians explain the backstory of idioms
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Comment from karenina
I did not know that. Come to think of it I really do not understand the origins of most of these phrases... I always wondered why children were referred to as "cute as a button."
After all... What's endearing about a button?
Turns out there is an ADORABLE breed of quail, by the name of (you guessed it)--the button quail...
Go figure!
Karenina
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2021
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I did not know that. Come to think of it I really do not understand the origins of most of these phrases... I always wondered why children were referred to as "cute as a button."
After all... What's endearing about a button?
Turns out there is an ADORABLE breed of quail, by the name of (you guessed it)--the button quail...
Go figure!
Karenina
Comment Written 30-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2021
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I wish I didn't know the gory details of basket case!
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It is....horrid!
K
Comment from judiverse
Interesting information about the origins of "basket case." I marvel at how technology has done so much for those veterans who've lost appendages in battle. They are able to function so much better now thanks to these innovations, than would have been possible in the past. This would have made a good word for Helen's collection. judi
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2021
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Interesting information about the origins of "basket case." I marvel at how technology has done so much for those veterans who've lost appendages in battle. They are able to function so much better now thanks to these innovations, than would have been possible in the past. This would have made a good word for Helen's collection. judi
Comment Written 29-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2021
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I wish I didn't know the gory details of basket case!
This is part of Helen's compilation.
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I wish I didn't know the gory details of basket case!
This is part of Helen's compilation.
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I'm glad you added it to the collection. I'm thinking of adding a term today. judi
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Liz,
are you pointing this basket at me?
Like, I'm only a little unhinged... and besides a ride here and then in a basket wouldn't be all that bad, would it?
And I'm wondering what case a basket could, or would bring up within the context of issues my mental health..., or aptitude?
I'm thinking of a balloon ride in a basket where the view and scenery may look so beautiful and yet you're in-cased. Oh life is a wonderous thing!
I'll go at checkout Yvonne's post to see what inspires a fellow case.
With our thoughts we create...
the freedom of madness.
Kind regards,
James.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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Hi Liz,
are you pointing this basket at me?
Like, I'm only a little unhinged... and besides a ride here and then in a basket wouldn't be all that bad, would it?
And I'm wondering what case a basket could, or would bring up within the context of issues my mental health..., or aptitude?
I'm thinking of a balloon ride in a basket where the view and scenery may look so beautiful and yet you're in-cased. Oh life is a wonderous thing!
I'll go at checkout Yvonne's post to see what inspires a fellow case.
With our thoughts we create...
the freedom of madness.
Kind regards,
James.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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You are SO witty James!
I wish I didn't know the gory details of basket case!
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Yeah, me too now.
No longer a basket case... only someone who may have a lost it, or loosing it, or maybe just a little off in more ways than one?
Comment from Ric Myworld
I've been called a "Basket case" more times than I care to admit, but when referring to me, they usually meant out of control. A dog or person in a swimming pool with no arms and no legs is called "Bob." :-)
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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I've been called a "Basket case" more times than I care to admit, but when referring to me, they usually meant out of control. A dog or person in a swimming pool with no arms and no legs is called "Bob." :-)
Comment Written 27-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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I wish I didn't know the gory details of basket case!
Your real name?
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No, Bob's not my real name. Bob like a cork is what people with no arms and no legs do in a swimming pool.
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Got it!
Comment from Teri7
This is very interesting what you have written about. Thank you for sharing this information with us. I never know what the term basket case really was about until now. Thank you so much. love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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This is very interesting what you have written about. Thank you for sharing this information with us. I never know what the term basket case really was about until now. Thank you so much. love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 26-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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I wish I didn't know the gory details. Nice to see you, Teri.
Comment from damommy
Awwww, you're too kind. I'm glad you explained the origin of this saying. I should have added it to my author notes. I'm glad you accepted the boomerang. Thank you.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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Awwww, you're too kind. I'm glad you explained the origin of this saying. I should have added it to my author notes. I'm glad you accepted the boomerang. Thank you.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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Hope you get some reviews!
I wish I didn't know the gory details.
Comment from Jay Squires
Interesting, the origin of "basket case"., though it makes a lot more sense than a lot of the idiomatic explanations I've seen on FanStory. I'll try to swing by and read Yvonne's "Basket Case" this evening.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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Interesting, the origin of "basket case"., though it makes a lot more sense than a lot of the idiomatic explanations I've seen on FanStory. I'll try to swing by and read Yvonne's "Basket Case" this evening.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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I wish I didn't know the gory details.
Comment from lyenochka
Ah, yes, when I read your definition from Google, it jogged my memory and I remembered the origin. It is gruesome. But it makes a lot of sense. Still if we looked hard enough, there were able-bodied people lowered to safety in baskets like St. Paul.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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Ah, yes, when I read your definition from Google, it jogged my memory and I remembered the origin. It is gruesome. But it makes a lot of sense. Still if we looked hard enough, there were able-bodied people lowered to safety in baskets like St. Paul.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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I wish I didn't know the gory details.
Comment from Mary Vigasin
I never thought the origin was that gruesome and cruel. I think I prefer the modern more flippant use of the phrase or better yet, the kitten in the basket.
Regards
Mary
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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I never thought the origin was that gruesome and cruel. I think I prefer the modern more flippant use of the phrase or better yet, the kitten in the basket.
Regards
Mary
Comment Written 26-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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I wish I didn't know the gory details.
Comment from BethShelby
I told her the same thing and she said she was going to post it into her notes. We are thinking alike. It seems we still have our thoughts entwined with the meaning of idioms.
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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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I told her the same thing and she said she was going to post it into her notes. We are thinking alike. It seems we still have our thoughts entwined with the meaning of idioms.
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Comment Written 26-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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I hope you got a pump!