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Bookmark or Share- How Did The Phrase ‘Mad As A Hatter’ Come To Be? - Science ABCThe phrase “mad as a hatter” is a linguistic relic that was borne from the intriguing intersection of the hat-making industry, mercury poisoning, and literature. Hatters of the 19th century unknowingly exposed themselves to toxic mercury compounds, leading to symptoms that mimicked madness.
- Mad as a hatter - Wikipedia"Mad as a hatter" is a colloquial English phrase used in conversation to suggest (lightheartedly) that a person is suffering from insanity. The etymology of the phrase is uncertain, with explanations both connected and unconnected to the trade of hat-making.
- Hatter (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland) - WikipediaIn the 1951 Walt Disney animated feature Alice in Wonderland, the Hatter, referred to by others as "The Mad Hatter", appears as a short, hyperactive man with grey hair, a large nose and a comical voice.
- Why are Crazy People Called “Mad as a Hatter”? - Today I Found OutThe leading theory as to the origin of the phrase is that it refers to a genuine condition that began afflicting certain hat makers in the 17th century called “mad hatters’ syndrome” or “hatters’ shakes”.
- What Does the Mad Hatter Symbolize in Alice in Wonderland? - TheCollectorOf all the characters Alice encounters during her adventures in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter is one of the most maddening and confusing, offering Alice a series of unsolvable riddles and addressing her in a direct and often uncompromisingly rude manner.
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