‘Off One’s Head, Rocker, etc.’§
Definition:§
To be crazy, insane, or mentally unbalanced.
Synonyms:§
- Batty
- Bonkers
- Nutty
- Out to lunch
- Loony
Antonyms:§
- Sane
- Rational
- Lucid
- Sound-minded
- Stable
Humor-filled Quote:§
“You don’t have to be crazy to work here, but it sure helps!” — Anonymous
Related Proverbs and Expressions:§
- Mad as a hatter: Extremely eccentric or mentally ill.
- Not playing with a full deck: Lacking intelligence or sanity.
- Lost his marbles: Become irrational or crazy.
- Out of his mind: Acting in an insane manner.
- Cracked: Literally cracked, implying broken sanity.
- Crazy as a road lizard: Extremely crazy.
Literature:§
- “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. Who can forget the Mad Hatter!
Songs:§
- “Mad World” by Tears for Fears (or the hauntingly beautiful rendition by Gary Jules)
- “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley—because sometimes being crazy is just another state of fun!
Movies:§
- “A Beautiful Mind” – A brilliant mathematician’s battle with schizophrenia.
- “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” – The representation of mental instability and the human spirit.
Inspirational Farewell:§
“Sometimes the greatest insights come from unexpected places—perhaps even the unbalanced minds. Embrace the quirks and wisdom may unfold in the most unexpected ways.” — E. L. Lightheart