From cocktails to selfie poses, here are some interesting terms inspired by commonly-found creatures
There are plenty of expressions that originate from animal names. Some of these are age-old. When someone behaves in a superior manner, we ask if they think they’re “the cat’s whiskers.” When there’s “an elephant in the room”, it usually refers to a problem that no one wants to address. The recent Mumbai showers could be referred to as “raining cats and dogs,” while “hold your horses” is often used when you want someone to slow down. In recent times, though, there are various other phrases that have been born from animal names. After Hrs lists some quirky ones...
CAMEL TOE
This is a common wardrobe malfunction that occurs when women opt for tightly-fitted clothing such as lycra leggings, hot pants and swimwear. Camel toe refers to the outline of a woman’s genitalia that shows through the fitted fabric, resembling the foot of the desert animal. A number of celebrities have committed this fashion faux pas.
FISH GAPE
The fish gape is a common pose adopted by models and stars alike that involves keeping your mouth slightly open while looking towards the camera. Similar to the face made by a fish while looking for air, this stance has been recently been made popular by the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump.
DUCK FACE
A major trend a couple of years ago, duck face saw youngsters pressing their lips together and pouting similar to that of a duck’s bill. It became an almost done-to-death pose for selfies with celebrities catching on to the trend, too.
SPARROW FACE
This fad that originated in Japan, saw people posing with wide-open eyes and slightly parted puckered lips resembling a young bird waiting for his food. It soon became a favourite of the A-listers, with them posting such images on Instagram and Twitter.
THE GREYHOUND AND THE SALTY DOG
The Greyhound is a popular cocktail that’s commonly made with vodka and grapefruit juice. It’s a favourite of Mad Men character, Roger Sterling. The beverage can also be made with vodka, and when complemented with a salted brim, it converts into a Salty Dog.
THE POMERANIAN
This cocktail is a mix of pomegranate vodka, grapefruit juice, honey and mint. Named after the small but robust dog, the drink is said to be light yet invigorating.
MONKEY SHOULDER
This popular beverage features a blend of three single malts — Balvenie, Glenfiddich and Kininvie. Monkey Shoulder gets its name from the injury the workers were suffering from as a result of turning the barley by hand. Mixologists have created a number of cocktails using this scotch whisky including the Monkey Old Fashioned, Monkey Colada and Apes & Apples.
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