Excellent Gruesome origin of a flippant expression Idioms Explained : Pity the literal BASKET CASE by Elizabeth Emerald Artwork by suzannethompson2 at FanArtReview.com

Damommy (Yvonne) just posted a clever entry for the Free Versers Club "basket" theme event, in which she addresses the oxymoronic usage of "basket case." The poem vividly conveys the irony of comparing a person who is "unraveling" to a tightly-woven basket.  I suggested that Yvonne post a chapter to this idiom compilation; she boomeranged the suggestion. I shall take advantage of this opportunity to "solicit" reviews for  A Basket Case: https://www.fanstory.com/displaystory.jsp?id=1042340 Save your stars for Yvonne; I've chipped in just this quickie snippet from the internet. Behold the gruesome origin of the phrase "basket case."  Pasted From Google: The term originated from WWI, indicating a soldier missing both his arms and legs, who needed to be literally carried around in a litter or "basket." Today it indicates a state of helplessness similar to the metaphoric removal of the appendages, most frequently in the context of mental health or aptitude.   Author Notes Casper 2 by suzannethompson2 on FanArtReview.com THANK YOU!

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