Imus just said "drinking the kool-aid".

[Child_Of_Isis]

In reference to J. Severin previously supporting the war. Is this a common phrase beyond DU?

[Borgnine]

1. It's actually a reference to cult mentality in general.

I.e. Jim Jomes and his poisoined Flavor-Aide.

[Clark2008]

2. Yes. It's been common since the Jim Jones incident.

Or, at least, I've heard it most all my life.

[Child_Of_Isis]

3. I get it. Thank you both.

I thought it was just a DU thing.

[ladylibertee]

5. I tell ya what. I have only heard it outside of DU years ago by a

comedian.So I think when he used the phrase, it may be that he got it from paying a visit here. just my opinion.Of course I have no hard evidence to back this up.Just wishful thinking on my part I guess.:D

[unless]

7. I've seen it used on freeperville. n/t

[CottonBear]

4. Google "Jim Jones" and "Guyana". You'll find out about the kool-aid. n/t

[WePurrsevere]

6. "Kool-Aid" itself was sort of a twist though

Since it was actually grape "Flavor-Aid" that was used in that horrific incident in Jonestown, Guyana

In popular culture -

The idiom drink the Kool-Aid, defined by Wordspy as "To become a firm believer in something; to accept an argument or philosophy wholeheartedly or blindly," is a product of the Jonestown massacre, despite the fact that the beverage consumed by the Jonestowners was not actually Kool-Aid.

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As was mentioned it's a fairly commonly used idiom now.

[CottonBear]

8. Thanks for the information! n/t

[goclark]

9. So is Imus saying that it is wrong to be

against the war or right?

I ask the question because I know of nothing that Imus feels passion about except his tax deduction for his "Kid's Camp."

[lectrobyte]

11. Not having the complete quote available, it's hard to say.

drinking the cool aid = brainwashed. Did Imus say the guy drunk the kool aid when he supported the war, or when he turned against the war?

[ernstbass]

12. Imus is against the war

[RedSpartan]

10. Check it.

And there you have it.

[LiveWire]

13. Im actally drinking cool-aid as we speak.

Cherry flavor...mmmmmm

[calico1]

14. So does that mean you will believe

anything we tell you? :crazy: