Wordnik says "Variant of whacky, probably from the phrase out of whack; see whack". However, etymology of whacky as imitative doesn't clear up "out of whack" very well.
Well, quite a lot of fuss. If I didn't know better, I'd think we were dangerous.
Mal ,'Bushwhacked'
Comedy 1: A Little Song, a Little Dance, a Little Seltzer Down Your Pants
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§ ita § - Jul 12, 2011 7:10:56 am PDT #4238 of 8625
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Vortex - Jul 12, 2011 3:17:09 pm PDT #4239 of 8625
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I get why crazy could be bad, but like debetesse, I have trouble thinking of alternatives, especially when you are saying things like "crazy in love" or "crazy busy".
ridiculous?
Lee - Jul 12, 2011 3:21:59 pm PDT #4240 of 8625
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
ridiculous in love?
I'm ridiculous over you?
Polter-Cow - Jul 12, 2011 3:40:50 pm PDT #4241 of 8625
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I do use "ridiculous" a lot anyway, so I've tried using it more when it fits. I've found that "super" also works, but "super busy" doesn't really convey the same hecticness that "crazy busy" does. And I can't really find a good substitute in phrases like "I told you that I'm crazy for these cupcakes, cousin."
I think the popular usage of "crazy" and its ilk carries connotations that synonyms like "ridiculous" and "absurd" don't. And I really can't fault people for using the word as it is defined in the dictionary. Of course, I understand that some of those connotations are negative for a certain portion of the population.
Dana - Jul 13, 2011 6:20:43 pm PDT #4242 of 8625
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Is it bad when something on Better Off Ted exactly reflects something that's going on in my workplace?
le nubian - Jul 13, 2011 6:24:09 pm PDT #4243 of 8625
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
YES.
Dana - Jul 13, 2011 6:30:07 pm PDT #4244 of 8625
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Yeah, I thought so.
Rayne - Jul 13, 2011 6:57:11 pm PDT #4245 of 8625
"Oh no! Has falling sky liquid once again caused you the sadness?" -Starfire
Bosses. Everybody has one. Without bosses, we’d be like these worms. Disgusting. Bosses make everything better. So listen to your boss. And don’t question them. Otherwise you’re no better than a worm. Veridian Dynamics. Bosses. Necessary.
Veridian Dynamics. Friendship. It's so important. But it's different at work. Time spent with friends at work robs your employer of opportunity. And robbing people is wrong. Veridian Dynamics. Friendship. It's the same as stealing.
Polter-Cow - Jul 16, 2011 8:45:34 pm PDT #4246 of 8625
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Oh my God, the Community clip show. Oh my God. Amazing.
Polter-Cow - Jul 18, 2011 8:31:28 pm PDT #4247 of 8625
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
And I am all caught up with Community. I'm so glad I get MORE!