Etymology. From the 1978 US television show Mork & Mindy, where it was used as an alien greeting. Originally said by Oscar-Jack Klugman on "The Odd Couple" in the episode "Psychic, Shmychic" in 1972. from Sanskrit; nanu surely (nanu; vocative particle, implying kindness or reproach or perplexity)
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Nanu nanu (pronounced NAH-noo NAH-noo), also variously spelled Na-nu Na-nu, Na-No Na-No, and Nanoo Nanoo, is the typical Orkan greeting.
Nov 7, 2023 · Mork's "nanu nanu" hand gesture greetings was inspired by Mr. Spock's "live long and prosper" hand salute from Star Trek, a show which Robin ...
Feb 10, 2021 · One of Mork's big tells was saying, “nanu nanu” instead of hello, which was silly enough to turn the phrase into a popular saying in the culture ...
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Posted: Aug 5, 2023
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Sep 18, 2023 · The Mork & Mindy references also hold personal meaning for Daryl, as it reminds him of happy memories shared with his brother before the zombie ...
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Aug 29, 2019 · Is it true that after Mork and Mindy left the air, Robin Williams was prohibited from publicly uttering "nanu nanu"? No. I have followed Robin ...
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