Christopher Johnson    652600 Sat, 30 Aug 03 03:54 AM The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language (Fourth Edition 2000) says that the etymology of 'la-la land' is "after L(os) A(ngeles)" and defines it as: 1. A place renowned for its frivolous activity. 2. A state of mind characterized by unrealisticexpectations or a lack of seriousness. Is this not something of an insult to the people and city of Los Angeles, or don't they even know (or care) that 'la-la land' is apparently named after their city? Christopher Christopher Johnson Countries, United Kingdom, Great Britain, United States, American, Languages, Activities

	CyberCypher    652636 Sat, 30 Aug 03 04:19 AM Christopher Johnson burbled "The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language (Fourth Edition 2000) says that the etymology of 'la-la land' is "after ... city of Los Angeles, or don't they even know (or care) that 'la-la land' is apparently named after their city?" It's so named because of Hollywood and the film industry. The definition is not totally accurate, though, because the movie producers are not only unrealistic in their expectations, but they are deadly serious as well. CyberCypher Countries, United Kingdom, Great Britain, United States, American, Languages

	Bruce Tober    652715 Sat, 30 Aug 03 07:03 AM "The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language (Fourth Edition ... care) that 'la-la land' is apparently named after their city?" "It's so named because of Hollywood and the film industry. The definition is not totally accurate, though, because the movie producers are not only unrealistic in their expectations, but they are deadly serious as well." No, it's so-named (back in the '70s as I recall) due to the new-agey, and other crazy attitudes and life-styles existent then and there. Bruce Tober Countries, United Kingdom, Great Britain, United States, American, Languages, Styles

	Steve Hayes    652728 Sat, 30 Aug 03 08:14 AM "The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language (Fourth Edition 2000) says that the etymology of 'la-la land' is "after ... city of Los Angeles, or don't they even know (or care) that 'la-la land' is apparently named after their city?" Nah, it's that green hill nder the magic windmill, where La La lives with Tinky Winky, Po and the other one. Steve Hayes from Tshwane, South Africa Steve Hayes Countries, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Colours, United States, American, Languages

	Steve Howarth    652766 Sat, 30 Aug 03 10:37 AM "The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language (Fourth Edition 2000) says that the etymology of 'la-la land' is "after ... Los Angeles, or don't they even know (or care) that 'la-la land' is apparently named after their city? Christopher" There was a thread on this not so long ago, though maybe not on this NG. I'm sure a search on Google would turn it up. Steve Howarth Steve Howarth Countries, United Kingdom, Great Britain, United States, American, Languages

	Michael West    653728 Sun, 31 Aug 03 01:34 AM "No, it's so-named (back in the '70s as I recall) due to the new-agey, and other crazy attitudes and life-styles existent then and there." That may be part of the popular understanding of the term, but as I understand your use of "new-agey" you are referring to hippy and post-hippy culture, which was centered in the Bay area and northward not Los Angeles. Michael West Melbourne, Australia (Expat Yank) Michael West Countries, United States, Australia, Styles