boo radley moment

A reference to the character of Boo Radley in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird", a "Boo Radley moment" is when a person is astonished at the sight of something or someone excessively strange and/or rare.

(Seeing a recluse emerge from their home after a prolonged period of time)
Man: *stares blankly, mouth open*
Recluse: Having a Boo Radley moment, are we?

by joon58967 April 25, 2008