is an edible mushroom native to East Asia, which is cultivated and consumed in many Asian countries, as well as being dried and exported to many countries around the world.
a way to save yourself in an embarrassing moment or excuse yourself when using the word "shit".
(Teacher talking to students) I hope all of you will enjoy making your recipes.
(Student knocks over someones dish)OH SHIT!
(Teacher looks at student)
(Student)..TAKE mushrooms, Shitake Mushrooms are hard to make but i think that's a good idea
To be used in substitution of holy shit, such as followed by the -take after. The take is important for the phrase to be successful. Term invented by elementary school students as substitutions for cussing, such as the asstronaut
Jimmy goes to the gas station, buys a lotto ticket. When he reaches home, and checks the lotto number, he screams in delight, "HOLY SHIT!" his wife stares at him. Looking awkwardly, Jimmy refines his sentence to avoid embarrasment. "-take mushrooms!" In the end, his wife thinks he's on crack. And thats how the holy shitake mushrooms! came to be.
When you accidently say the word "shit" in front of your parents, teachers, etc. you can just cover it up by saying -ake mushrooms!
*George drops his books*
George: "Shit!"
Teacher: "What did you just say young man?"
George: "You didn't let me finish! I was going to say shiitake mushrooms is what I want for dinner!"
Teacher: "Really? Me too."
Or...
*George drops his books*
George: "Shit--ake mushrooms are yummy!"