Neneh Cherry

Rip Rig & Panic was a milestone for me, and I've always been really thankful that I did that when I was 16. It saved me for when I suddenly became really successful later on. So even when my head's been spinning like a banshee, my feet still feel held down to the ground.

Swedish Musician

Mike Patton

In earlier years, I was more of a clown with a big bag of tricks. I'd show up in the studio and kind of go, 'Well, what do you want? Do you want the screaming banshee or the howling owl?

American Musician

Ayelet Waldman

If producing a regular column is living out loud, then keeping a daily blog is living at the top of your lungs. For a couple of months there, I was shrieking like a banshee.

Israeli Novelist

Kat Dennings

There aren't as many girl superheroes, but there are cool ones. Banshee, for instance.

American Actress

Understand the Irish roots of banshee to appreciate its cultural significance in folklore tales and beliefs.

Cultural Origin

The banshee's wail is not just any cry; it's piercing and mournful, reflecting deep sorrow.

Emotional Intensity

A banshee is a supernatural entity; imagine a ghost with a haunting presence when you hear or use this term.

Supernatural Presence

The modern usage of banshee is informal and metaphorical, describing very loud people, not actual spirits.

Informal Metaphor

Using banshee in modern contexts often suggests annoyance or disturbance by the loudness.

Negative Connotation

When people 'shout like a banshee', it implies an uncontrolled, emotional outburst.

Emotional Expressiveness

 Psycho alert!" Then I watch as mainstream news outlets cover the story. I read them describe these "young banshees." I read one journalist say, "It's a commonly known fact since the age of the Beatles that there is nothing scarier in this world