that "drinking the Kool-Aid" is a really STUPID phrase? Just heard a guy on Rome say he's not yet "drinking the Lakers Kool-Aid." It sounds ridiculous. Just me?
It's a historical phrase that goes back to Jonestown decades ago. It's just stuck through popular culture.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on February 25, 2008, 06:32:27 PM
It's a historical phrase that goes back to Jonestown decades ago. It's just stuck through popular culture.
Which is why it's so great. Jim Jones, the leader of a ridiculous cult, was able to convince his flock to ignore common sense and rational thought and drink the koolade. The perfect sports analogy if you ask me.
I understand the historical nature of it, but I also dislike it. I've always thought it sounded silly and can't bring myself to say it. And the whole James Jones thing is such a terrible thing, that I think it would be better to get rid of the phrase for that reason alone. Other phrases I wish would be eliminated;
1) "If I told you, I'd have to kill you". Its not particularly clever and its such a cliche that its just a waste of breath.
2) Any broadcaster that says - particularly of a college player - "as good of a footlball player he is, he's that much better a person". The phrase is used so often during a college bowl game, that it makes me want to puke. How well does any broadcaster know these kids? Its beyond ridiculous.