The typical response of
Asterix and
Obelix to the idiotic, arrogant or pointless behaviour of their
Roman adversaries, especially
Julius Caesar. Typically said while circling the finger next to the ear to indicate
insanity and cupping the hand near the mouth as though whispering.
Variations include:
I went to
Rome recently and had the opportunity to utter this phrase many times. Tick one more off my
wish list!
for The Oolong Man