Where do sayings come form and how many does it take to catch on?

[CouchCoach]

Is a country mile longer than a city mile?

Yes and a New York minute in the shortest minute on the planet.

 

[Runwildboys]

So how or when did calling someone "nuts" or "bananas" mean they were crazy?

Good question.

 

[Runwildboys]

I think that's related to being "squirrely" and monkeys associated with bananas.

I was thinking the same thing, but then where does "squirrely" come from?

 

[Runwildboys]

Is a country mile longer than a city mile?

No, but a city mile takes about 5 times as long to travel.

 

[Runwildboys]

Yes and a New York minute in the shortest minute on the planet.

Then why is it that when I call a customer who's late, they say they'll be there in 10 minutes, but it takes half an hour?

 

[CouchCoach]

I was thinking the same thing, but then where does "squirrely" come from?

Nuts

 

[Cowpolk]

Until the cows come home