Moon (Is) Made of Green Cheese, (And) the
Moon (Is) Made of Green Cheese, (And) the - The most ridiculous thing imaginable. This farfetched figure of speech dates from the early sixteenth century. Despite the opinion of one collector of proverbs, F. E. Hulme (Proverb Lore, 1902), who believed it referred to the newness (“greenness”) of the moon each month, it has always been used as an example of outrageous absurdity.
Related Terms and Expressions:
- Pie in the sky: An unrealistically optimistic forecast or promise.
- Flying pigs: An expression of disbelief about something that is highly unlikely to happen.
- When hell freezes over: An event that will never happen.
- Castles in the air: Dreams or plans that are unrealistic or unlikely to be realized.
- Like finding a needle in a haystack: Something extremely hard to find.
Proverbs and Sayings:
- “A fool’s paradise”: A state of happiness based on a not realistic hope.
- “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch”: Don’t assume something will happen before it actually does.
Synonyms:
- Nonsense
- Unbelievable
- Foolishness
- Ridiculous
Antonyms:
- Reality
- Fact
- Plausible
“If the moon is made of green cheese, then pigs must be flying somewhere!” - Anonymous
Inspirations From Literature and Media:
- Book Suggestion: “Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There” by Lewis Carroll. An excellent dive into a fantastical world where absurdity reigns supreme.
- Song Suggestion: “Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles. Dive into whimsical chaos with this classic.
- Poem Suggestion: “Jabberwocky” by Lewis Carroll. The poem is rife with playful absurdity and inventive language.
- Movie Suggestion: “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”. Packed with humor, and absurdity, perfect for those inclined to the nonsensical and outrageous.
Humorous Quotes:
- “I’ve been on a diet for two weeks and all I’ve lost is fourteen days.” – Totie Fields
- “I don’t believe the moon is made out of green cheese, but if it were, there’s no one I’d rather eat it with than you.” – An anonymous lover of both dairy and romance.
### Which of these is an absurd idiom?
- [x] The moon is made of green cheese
- [ ] Building bridges with crumbs
- [ ] Riding upon a snail’s courage
- [ ] Combing galaxies for stars
> **Explanation:** "The moon is made of green cheese" is a silliness heralded from centuries past. The others? Figments of imagination, much like spicy marmalade.
### Which expression means something will never happen?
- [ ] Gardens of rainbow lilies
- [ ] A cozy waffle kingdom
- [ ] Sailing on chocolate seas
- [x] When pigs fly
> **Explanation:** "When pigs fly" is a commonly used idiom to express something impossible. The others are equally improbable, but certainly not idiomatic!
### True or False: 'Castles in the air' indicates building real castles
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** "Castles in the air" refers to dreams or plans that are fanciful and unlikely to happen, not actual, tangible constructions.
Farewell, dear language lure, as you embark on word-filled adventures. Remember to keep your head in the clouds and your cheese on the moon! 🌕🧀
Your friendly proverb peddler, Luna Laughsworth
