🍜 In a Stew Over: ‘Get Someone’s Dander Up’ 🍜
Definition:
Get someone’s dander up, to - To provoke or inflame someone to anger. Imagine your calm demeanor suddenly replaced by rumbling thunderclouds - that’s your dander up!
Origins:
The phrase likely springs from the Dutch word “donder” for thunder, tying into the idea of inciting a tempestuous mood. The first known written mention is found as far back as 1830 in Seba Smith’s Letters of Major Jack Downing: “When a Quaker gets his dander up, it’s like a Northwester.”
Synonyms:
- Ruffle your feathers 🪶
- Get your goat 🐐
- Push your buttons 🔘
- Get under your skin 🦠
Antonyms:
- Calm someone down 😌
- Soothe someone’s nerves 🧘♂️
- Keep someone cool 🆒
Traditions:
Across cultures, getting riled up often involves similar fiery imagery:
British Proverbs:
“Don’t get your knickers in a twist” – Essentially the British way to say, don’t let this anger you!
American Proverbs:
“Give it a rest” – A phrase to remind you not to let things get on your nerves too much.
Pop Culture Nuggets:
Quote:
“She doesn’t get dander up over small things, but mess with her coffee - it’s storm watching time!” – Fictitious Wisdom from Coffee Lovers Anonymous
Suggested Readings and Watchings:
- Book: “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen
- Characters display this in romantic exchanges.
- Movie: “Anger Management” starring Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson
- A comedic look at managing one’s temper.
- Song: “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister
- An anthem of rebellious anger.
Quizzes:
Intriguing & Engaging Title 🌟:
“🔵 Ruffling Feathers: The Buzz Behind ‘Get Someone’s Dander Up’ 🧠”
Inspirational Thought-Provoking Farewell:
“Understanding the colors of our emotional palette helps us paint a more vivid picture of our lives. So, when someone’s dander is up, remember – we all hold the brush that can either soothe or stir the canvas of interaction.” - Lexi Lingo, 2023
