berserk
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At a time when the most exciting films were 10 seconds of a train, bored teenagers probably would go berserk at the chance to loiter near an obelisk.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
When police arrived at the scene, near the North Circular, and he heard the sound of sirens, Isaac said the suspect went "a bit berserk".
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
But it is the duo of Shannon and Macfadyen, portraying upright Americana and the American berserk, who are profound and unforgettable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
Even though its influences are prominent — classic two-reel silent shorts, vintage berserk animation, even something like “Caddyshack” — the artful insanity on display is very much its own.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2024
“And last—if it helps any, just think of me as a very crazy fellow who went berserk one summer day and never was right again. It’ll be a little easier on you that way.”
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
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