Used mostly in anime and manga, the term growing mushrooms refers to when a character has become immensely depressed or saddened. The character is often shown to literally grow mushrooms on their body, signifying that their soul is, for the time being, in a dark and dank place. (Mostly occurs with more dramatic and over the top characters who can't stop crying every 2 seconds 😒)
Senpai: (crying because the girl of his dreams thinks he's dramatic and egocentric)
Girl: "Senpai, quit growing mushrooms around me; the smell is absolutely noxious!"
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!"
What a splendid pie,
Pizza-pizza pie,
Every minute, every second,
Buy, buy, buy, buy, buy,
What a splendid pie,
Pizza-pizza pie,
Every minute, every second,
Buy, buy, buy, buy, buy,
pepperoni and green peppers, mushrooms, olives, chives
pepperoni and green peppers, mushrooms, olives, chives