Tag: #KnowTheSigns

  • “Fiyah Deh A Mus-Mus Tail, ‘Im Tink A Cool Breeze”

    “Fiyah Deh A Mus-Mus Tail, ‘Im Tink A Cool Breeze”

    Warning: Danger in Disguise Few Jamaican proverbs pack as much poetic irony and real-world relevance as: “Fiyah deh a mus-mus tail, ‘im tink a cool breeze.”It’s a vivid and ominous image—a small marsupial (mus-mus, or mouse) with fire literally at its tail, foolishly mistaking the heat for a gentle breeze. The moral? Some people ignore…