This is one of the interesting idioms used to describe certain emotions ..
| Definition: | To be irrational and wild; to lose control.To be wildly enthusiastic. |
to go mildly crazy .. Sorry, I just went bananas for a minute. I thought he was going to go bananas. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.)
to become very angry .. She’ll go bananas if she sees the room in this state. (Cambridge Idioms Dictionary, 2nd ed. Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2006. Reproduced with permission.
to become very emotional .. I just went bananas when she told me she wanted to move out. (Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2003. Reproduced with permission.)
Even Madonnas song back in the 90s “Going Bananas” indicates the same meaning ..
I’m going bananas,
And I feel like my poor little mind is being devoured by piranhas,
For I’m going bananas.
And I feel like my poor little mind is being devoured by piranhas,
For I’m going bananas.
I’m non compos mentes,
And I feel like a tooth being drilled, a nerve being killed by a dentist,
For I’m non compos mentes.
And I feel like a tooth being drilled, a nerve being killed by a dentist,
For I’m non compos mentes.
Who knows?
Could be the tropic heat
Or something that I eat,
That makes me gonzo.
I do carry on so, for I’m going bananas,
Someone book me a room in the hot haciendo with all my mananas
For I’m going bananas.
Could be the tropic heat
Or something that I eat,
That makes me gonzo.
I do carry on so, for I’m going bananas,
Someone book me a room in the hot haciendo with all my mananas
For I’m going bananas.
I’m going meshuga
All day long there’s a man in my brain incessently playing “Booga wooga”,
But I’m going meshuga.
All day long there’s a man in my brain incessently playing “Booga wooga”,
But I’m going meshuga.
There’s bats in my belfry.
Won’t you make sure this straightjacket’s tight,
Otherwise I might get myself free.
Yes, there’s bats in my belfry.
Won’t you make sure this straightjacket’s tight,
Otherwise I might get myself free.
Yes, there’s bats in my belfry.
Who knows?
Could be the wine I drink
Or it’s the way I think,
That makes me gonzo.
Oh, Doctor Alonzo says I’m going bananas,
Someone get me a bed in the “Casa de Loco” for all my mananas,
For I’m going bananas.
Yes, I’m going bananas.
Si, I’m going bananas
Could be the wine I drink
Or it’s the way I think,
That makes me gonzo.
Oh, Doctor Alonzo says I’m going bananas,
Someone get me a bed in the “Casa de Loco” for all my mananas,
For I’m going bananas.
Yes, I’m going bananas.
Si, I’m going bananas
So are bananas really a cause of anger & craziness ..??
After I researched I found that bananas effects are completely the contrary & even have more benefits than an apple has .. You’ll never look at a banana the same way again after discovering the many health benefits and reasons to add them to our diet. Bananas combat depression, makes us smarter, cure hangovers, relieve morning sickness, protect against kidney cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and blindness. They can cure the itch of a mosquito bite and put a great shine on your shoes.
If you think bananas are just for monkeys, think again.
1. Bananas help overcome depression due high levels of tryptophan, which is converted
into serotonin — the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter
2. Eat two bananas before a strenuous workout to pack an energy punch and sustain your
blood sugar
3. Protect against muscle cramps during workouts and night time leg cramps by eating
a banana
4. Counteract calcium loss during urination and build strong bones by supplementing
with a banana
5. Improve your mood and reduce PMS symptoms by eating a banana, which regulates
blood sugar and produces stress-relieving relaxation
6. Bananas reduce swelling, protect against type II diabetes, aid weight loss, strengthen the
nervous system, and help with the production of white blood cells, all due to high levels
of vitamin B-6
7. Strengthen your blood and relieve anemia with the added iron from bananas
8. High in potassium and low in salt, bananas are officially recognized by the FDA as
being able to lower blood pressure, and protect against heart attack and stroke
into serotonin — the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter
2. Eat two bananas before a strenuous workout to pack an energy punch and sustain your
blood sugar
3. Protect against muscle cramps during workouts and night time leg cramps by eating
a banana
4. Counteract calcium loss during urination and build strong bones by supplementing
with a banana
5. Improve your mood and reduce PMS symptoms by eating a banana, which regulates
blood sugar and produces stress-relieving relaxation
6. Bananas reduce swelling, protect against type II diabetes, aid weight loss, strengthen the
nervous system, and help with the production of white blood cells, all due to high levels
of vitamin B-6
7. Strengthen your blood and relieve anemia with the added iron from bananas
8. High in potassium and low in salt, bananas are officially recognized by the FDA as
being able to lower blood pressure, and protect against heart attack and stroke
Eating bananas aids digestion
9. Rich in pectin, bananas aid digestion and gently chelate toxins and heavy metals from the body
10. Bananas act as a prebiotic, stimulating the growth of friendly bacteria in the bowel.
They also produce digestive enzymes to assist in absorbing nutrients.
11. Constipated? High fiber in bananas can help normalize bowel motility.
12. Got the runs? Bananas are soothing to the digestive tract and help restore lost
electrolytes after diarrhea.
13. Bananas are a natural antacid, providing relief from acid reflux, heartburn and GERD
14. Bananas are the only raw fruit that can be consumed without distress to relieve
stomach ulcers by coating the lining of the stomach against corrosive acids
12. Got the runs? Bananas are soothing to the digestive tract and help restore lost
electrolytes after diarrhea.
13. Bananas are a natural antacid, providing relief from acid reflux, heartburn and GERD
14. Bananas are the only raw fruit that can be consumed without distress to relieve
stomach ulcers by coating the lining of the stomach against corrosive acids
Natural cures from a simple banana
15. Eating bananas helps prevent kidney cancer, protects the eyes against macular
degeneration and builds strong bones by increasing calcium absorption
16. Bananas make you smarter and help with learning by making you more alert. Eat a
banana before an exam to benefit from the high levels of potassium.
17. Bananas are high in antioxidants, providing free radicals and protection from
chronic disease
18. Eating a banana between meals helps stabilize blood sugar and reduce nausea
from morning sickness
19. Rub a bug bite or hives with the inside of the banana peel to relieve itching and irritation
20. Control blood sugar and avoid binging between meals by eating a banana
21. Eating a banana can lower the body temperature and cool you during a fever or
on a hot day
22. The natural mood-enhancer tryptophan, helps to relieve Seasonal Affective
Disorder (SAD)
23. Quitting smoking? Bananas contain high levels of B-vitamins as well as potassium
and magnesium speed recovery from the effects of withdrawal
24. Remove a wart by placing the inside of a piece of banana peel against the wart
and taping it in place
25. Rub the inside of a banana peel on your leather shoes or handbag and polish
with a dry cloth for a quick shine
degeneration and builds strong bones by increasing calcium absorption
16. Bananas make you smarter and help with learning by making you more alert. Eat a
banana before an exam to benefit from the high levels of potassium.
17. Bananas are high in antioxidants, providing free radicals and protection from
chronic disease
18. Eating a banana between meals helps stabilize blood sugar and reduce nausea
from morning sickness
19. Rub a bug bite or hives with the inside of the banana peel to relieve itching and irritation
20. Control blood sugar and avoid binging between meals by eating a banana
21. Eating a banana can lower the body temperature and cool you during a fever or
on a hot day
22. The natural mood-enhancer tryptophan, helps to relieve Seasonal Affective
Disorder (SAD)
23. Quitting smoking? Bananas contain high levels of B-vitamins as well as potassium
and magnesium speed recovery from the effects of withdrawal
24. Remove a wart by placing the inside of a piece of banana peel against the wart
and taping it in place
25. Rub the inside of a banana peel on your leather shoes or handbag and polish
with a dry cloth for a quick shine
Oh, and remember — bananas make great snacks and delicious smoothies.
Now you know why monkeys are so happy. Eat a banana! A banana a day, keeps the doctor away !
