Hang noodles on the ears

To 'hang noodles on the ears[1]' (Russian: вешать лапшу на уши) is a Russian-language idiomatic expression that means to deceive or fool someone,[2] often from authority. It is similar to the English expression 'to pull someone's leg'.[3] The origin of the phrase is uncertain although several hypotheses exist.[4]

In usage

In March 2023, Russian politician Mikhail Abdalkin published a photo of himself with noodles on his ears[5] while watching a speech from Vladimir Putin, which he captioned "I am completely in agreement. Excellent speech."[6] His actions attracted attention and resulted in a fine of 150,000 roubles.[7][8]

See also

References
  1. Fedorov A.I. hang noodles on your ears // Phraseological Dictionary of the Russian Literary Language . - 3rd ed., Rev. - M. : Astrel: AST, 2008. - S. 69. - 878, [2] p. — ISBN 978-5-17-048988-6
  2. "Food Speaks in Many Tongues". KQED. 2012-08-27. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  3. "Noodle-hanging idioms and other inscrutables". Christian Science Monitor. ISSN 0882-7729. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  4. "Вы будете удивлены: по одной из версий фразеологизм "вешать лапшу на уши" имеет уголовное происхождение". TechInsider (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  5. Shoaib, Alia. "Russian lawmaker who hung noodles on his ears to mock Putin's speech might face punishment". Business Insider. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  6. Presse, AFP-Agence France. "Russian Appeals Fine For Watching Putin Speech With Pasta On Ears". www.barrons.com. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  7. "Russian politician fined for "noodle ears" stunt during Putin speech". Reuters. 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  8. Times, The Moscow (2023-03-16). "Russian Politician Fined for Viral Noodle Stunt During Putin Speech". The Moscow Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
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