The origins of "bunga bunga"

[Nottswanker]

BBC News - At last - an explanation for 'bunga bunga'
Interesting!

 

[Gillette]

Neat. Thanks for sharing that.

 

[midlifebear]

Cowabunga! That was sort of interesting.

cowabunga |ˌkou-əˈbə ng gə|
exclamation informal
used to express delight or satisfaction : Cowabunga! It's an actor's dream.
ORIGIN 1940s: originally cowabonga, an exclamation frequently used by the character Chief Thunderthud on the "Howdy Doody Show.”

 

[ManofThunder]

Ah! Once again the BBC have their finger on the pulse of world news!

 

[B_subgirrl]

Cowabunga! That was sort of interesting.

cowabunga |ˌkou-əˈbə ng gə|
exclamation informal
used to express delight or satisfaction : Cowabunga! It's an actor's dream.
ORIGIN 1940s: originally cowabonga, an exclamation frequently used by the character Chief Thunderthud on the "Howdy Doody Show.”

Oh, I'd never heard of 'bunga, bunga' but I recognise cowabunga. The Ninja Turtles introduced me to it back in the 90s (thank you Michelangelo).