There isn't a lot of that available here at the moment, it all seems to have gone down to Gibraltar. I have a quantity of Hullabaloo to hand if that is acceptable as a substitute?
There isn't a lot of that available here at the moment, it all seems to have gone down to Gibraltar. I have a quantity of Hullabaloo to hand if that is acceptable as a substitute?
I never noticed that before Las Brujas/La Bruja and Brewhaha. Must have the same origins - surely.
Bummer. I can't find my etymological dictionary and there is nothing in Brewer's Phrase and Fable - although I may not be using the correct spelling. IS that the correct spelling of Brewhaha Fink or have you corrupted it for pun purposes
Bummer. I can't find my etymological dictionary and there is nothing in Brewer's Phrase and Fable - although I may not be using the correct spelling. IS that the correct spelling of Brewhaha Fink or have you corrupted it for pun purposes
"1885–90; < French, orig. brou, ha, ha! exclamation used by characters representing the devil in the 16th-cent. drama; "
Bummer. I can't find my etymological dictionary and there is nothing in Brewer's Phrase and Fable - although I may not be using the correct spelling. IS that the correct spelling of Brewhaha Fink or have you corrupted it for pun purposes
I thought you would have known me by now! Brouhaha.
Was thinking of joining in the lack of humour thread with you last night on the main forum. To me, part of the problem is that it is often tribal: love someone or hate someone and it becomes like rival football supporters debating with no ground conceded. OPs are looking for reinforcement, not a debate. Best to avoid them because there are other threads, if not enough, inviting differing opinions.
"1885–90; < French, orig. brou, ha, ha! exclamation used by characters representing the devil in the 16th-cent. drama; "
Thanks Cherry
Is ther anything pre French - ie does it say Old French or French from Latin? I am interested because Bruja pronounced brew ha is the Spanish for witch and I feel there is a cognitive similarity between the concept of witch and devilish mischief, noise etc. So I am wondering where it goes back to.
I thought you would have known me by now! Brouhaha.
Was thinking of joining in the lack of humour thread with you last night on the main forum. To me, part of the problem is that it is often tribal: love someone or hate someone and it becomes like rival football supporters debating with no ground conceded. OPs are looking for reinforcement, not a debate. Best to avoid them because there are other threads, if not enough, inviting differing opinions.
It looked like it might shape up into something of interest for a bit. It didn't really but did bring Muggins14 in here for the first time since we moved house. So it had a benefit.
They locked the thread this morning. Not sure why.
It looked like it might shape up into something of interest for a bit. It didn't really but did bring Muggins14 in here for the first time since we moved house. So it had a benefit.
They locked the thread this morning. Not sure why.
Noticed someone else last night who would fit well in here, Tom O' something.
Is ther anything pre French - ie does it say Old French or French from Latin? I am interested because Bruja pronounced brew ha is the Spanish for witch and I feel there is a cognitive similarity between the concept of witch and devilish mischief, noise etc. So I am wondering where it goes back to.
I checked my SOED and it's not in there at all, but it is a 1969 edition and sadly out of date. On line there is still little information, and the one I quoted is the only one I found with any information other than "French". That link also suggested it might possibly come from the Hebrew "barukh habba"...blessed be the one who comes...
Bruja is defined as a woman who has a pact with the evil. I have now found another ref.that says brouhaha in medieval theatre was "the cry of the devil disguised as clergy", so the devil seems to be the link.
I have dug around in my Spanish sites for the origins of bruj@ and the consensus seems to be that it comes from one of the Pre-roman Iberian languages. So I would guess they mean Vandal or Visigoth.
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Slippery, and has a small gang. Will slip up
i just managed to get a response complimenting Lauren from said :eek:
i am available for my Nobel Peace Prize at any time....
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Fanny peculiar!:D
The sting is back and I am cross with myself because I have just made a retort to a poster who is on my - not worthy of a response list. BAHHH:mad:
I am on my third cup. Coffee this time. Had two cups of tea earlier.
Tell me about it!:(
Think An is looking from some brewhaha!:D
2 tea at breakfast, coffee mid-morning, another tea after lunch and now fancying something fruity...hibiscus and raspberry I think.
There isn't a lot of that available here at the moment, it all seems to have gone down to Gibraltar. I have a quantity of Hullabaloo to hand if that is acceptable as a substitute?
I am beginning to think you are my alter ego.
I never noticed that before Las Brujas/La Bruja and Brewhaha. Must have the same origins - surely.
"1885–90; < French, orig. brou, ha, ha! exclamation used by characters representing the devil in the 16th-cent. drama; "
I thought you would have known me by now! Brouhaha.
Was thinking of joining in the lack of humour thread with you last night on the main forum. To me, part of the problem is that it is often tribal: love someone or hate someone and it becomes like rival football supporters debating with no ground conceded. OPs are looking for reinforcement, not a debate. Best to avoid them because there are other threads, if not enough, inviting differing opinions.
Thanks Cherry
Is ther anything pre French - ie does it say Old French or French from Latin? I am interested because Bruja pronounced brew ha is the Spanish for witch and I feel there is a cognitive similarity between the concept of witch and devilish mischief, noise etc. So I am wondering where it goes back to.
It looked like it might shape up into something of interest for a bit. It didn't really but did bring Muggins14 in here for the first time since we moved house. So it had a benefit.
They locked the thread this morning. Not sure why.
Noticed someone else last night who would fit well in here, Tom O' something.
I checked my SOED and it's not in there at all, but it is a 1969 edition and sadly out of date. On line there is still little information, and the one I quoted is the only one I found with any information other than "French". That link also suggested it might possibly come from the Hebrew "barukh habba"...blessed be the one who comes...
Bruja is defined as a woman who has a pact with the evil. I have now found another ref.that says brouhaha in medieval theatre was "the cry of the devil disguised as clergy", so the devil seems to be the link.
I have dug around in my Spanish sites for the origins of bruj@ and the consensus seems to be that it comes from one of the Pre-roman Iberian languages. So I would guess they mean Vandal or Visigoth.
The guy with the Aga? I thought so too