Latka's Language - Strange sounding
Slavic language spoken by immigrants Latka Gravas (Andy Kaufman), a mechanic for
New York's Sunshine Cab Company and his wife, Simka Gravas (Carol Kane) on the
sitcom TAXI/ABC/NBC/1978-83.
Their language (a mishmash of Porky Pig-like stammering) sounded like "Yaba
Daba Dee Bee Daba." Some distinct phrases to originate from the program were:
Gewirtzal - Person who proposes marriage for the man
Ha-Dee-Fee-Bee! - Revolution!
Ibi-da - That is right
Krimpka-Push - Pre-Menstrual Syndrome which caused Latka's wife, Simka
to undergo such personality changes as being clumsy, craving salt,
headaches, talking jags and depression
Murzik - What the mother of the groom tells the fiancée about
men -generally insulting phrases. The response of the bride-to-be
to these remarks determines whether she is worthy of her son
Plumitz - The dance performed at the end of a marriage ceremony
Schloogel - Matchmaking ceremony that introduces newlywed's friends to their
ideal mate
