# Putting old board questions into ChatGPT **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 20, 2025, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-old-board-questions-into-chatgpt/1018565 "2025-05-20T07:02:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 17
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> [@Where does "neener neener neener" come from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-neener-neener-neener-come-from/43092): > > You all know the song. “neener neener neener” This melody usually has improvised lyrics, aimed at the subject of some ridicule. But where does this tune come from? It goes up and down from high to low notes, and I think it is almost universally known. That’s weird. Does the tune come from some ancient Celtic taunt to drive playful little sprites away, or is it an old Mayan chant to make it rain… Really, how would you find out who made up this song? Seriously. Another variation is “Nya nya… Nov 2000 One reply: > [@Where does "neener neener neener" come from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-neener-neener-neener-come-from/43092/2): > > “Neener” is a more modern variant of “Nah nah”. “Nah nah” was used in place of the lyrics either because kids couldn’t remember the lyrics or perhaps as a more articulated hum. Mar 2024 reply from **SaSaLeLe2011** : > [@Where does "neener neener neener" come from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-neener-neener-neener-come-from/43092/13): > > LMAO, first reply in about 24 years! I think neener neener is a portmanteau of nutsack and wiener, because little kids are in to that humor. Google AI response: “Neener neener neener” is a playground taunt, often used in a singsong voice by children. It’s a variation of the longer “Nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah” taunt, which is a children’s chant associated with taunting. The “Nyah nyah” chant itself is based on a six-note musical figure that’s common in European-derived cultures and often used in taunting. This musical figure is derived from a pentatonic scale (specifically, A minor if starting on G: G-E-A-G-E), which is a common musical scale found across many cultures. The “neener” variation, with its repetition, is a playful way to taunt or tease someone, often used in a childish or informal manner. AI responses may include mistakes. OK, I’ll give that one to AI over **SaSaLeLe2011** --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-old-board-questions-into-chatgpt/1018565)._