Java Jive

Oh, how I love coffee! I so sympathize with that scene in GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE, where George gets into the coffee and runs around with his eyes all biggety, going, "Javajavajavajavajava!"

Know why java is slang for coffee? 'Cause the Dutch cultivated coffee on the island of Java, back in the 17th Century. Here, read the Wikipedia article about it.

Also, listen to The Ink Spots sing my theme song, The Java Jive. I love the Manhattan Transfer version, too, but this one the one I grew up hearing.

Now for another cup of joe.

WRITING PROMPT: A character is desperate for a cup of coffee.

MA