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40 Hilariously Bizarre Lithuanian Idioms That I Illustrated Literally With The Help Of AI
My name is Adas Vasiliauskas, and I created the globally recognized project Quarantine Portraits. Now, I have taken on a new venture—transforming paradoxical Lithuanian sayings into visual artworks using artificial intelligence.
In my latest project, "Nu, literaliAI", I illustrate everyday Lithuanian idioms literally. The result? Witty, unexpected, and visually striking images that not only bring a smile but also offer a fresh perspective on the Lithuanian language.
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#1
Kabina Makaronus / Hanging Noodles
The meaning behind this saying is: telling lies, sweet-talking.
Final score:
19points
Lunar Rat 9 months ago
It comes from trees, I've seen the old BBC documentary.
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Tim Richards 9 months ago
Some of you weren't 4 and watching a BBC documentary on spaghetti harvesting. Some of you didn't believe that spaghetti grew on trees in Switzerland until you were about 17 and thought about it again. Yes, that was me. It's embarrassing but funny.
When "hanging noodles" becomes a literal activity.
In this project, I don't aim to convey the actual meaning of idioms. On the contrary, I rely on their direct, literal interpretation. For example, the Lithuanian phrase "kabinti makaronus" (which figuratively means "to lie" or "to deceive") is transformed into a group of women who aren't lying to anyone—they're simply hanging boiled spaghetti to dry. Another phrase, "Akis bado" (which means "to reproach" or "to criticize"), is visualized as a character literally stabbing a plate full of eyeballs with pins. These compositions come to life with the help of advanced AI technology, enabling the creation of highly detailed and realistic visualizations.
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#2
Kačiokas / Kitten Guy
True meaning: a muscular guy, gym bro.
Final score:
16points
Rick Murray 9 months ago
That's what my cat thinks she is. It's why she avoids looking in mirrors and realising she's a cute little furball.
Analyn Lahr 9 months ago
So, I inspect medicine vials for a living. We look for defects, like cut seals (damaged seals on the vials) and someone used AI to make an image of a cut seal. It looked very much like this only with a seal (the animal).
#3
Silkė Pataluose / Herring Under A Blanket
The meaning behind this saying is: laying very comfortably.
Final score:
15points
AI as a creative tool, not a replacement.
I see artificial intelligence as a new creative medium rather than a competitor to traditional photography. AI allows us to visualize how idioms would look if understood literally. It’s a kind of visual experiment with language—both amusing and slightly absurd.
While AI offers limitless possibilities for image generation, my real work lies in developing ideas and shaping them into final pieces. The success of Nu, literaliAI proves this—on social media, the project sparks curiosity, with audiences competing to guess which idiom is hidden behind each image.
#4
Pakrovė Malkų / Charged Firewood
The meaning behind this saying is: gave a beating or scolded someone harshly.
Final score:
13points
#5
Kėlėsi Su Gaidžiais / Woke Up With The Roosters
The meaning behind this saying is: woke up very early.
Final score:
13points
Corvus 9 months ago
In my country, we say "Went to bed with the hens" (i.e. went to bed very early).
Nadine Debard 9 months ago
Se lever avec le coq/se lever comme les poules (wake up with the rooster / like the hens)
The beauty of the Lithuanian language through a visual lens.
This project is not just about humor; it also has an educational aspect. Many idioms are used automatically in everyday speech without much thought about their origins or meanings. Nu, literaliAI offers a new way to see them—sometimes absurd, sometimes ironic, but always creative.
#6
Viens Prie Vieno / One Next To One
The meaning behind this saying is: an exact match.
Final score:
13points
cerinamroth 9 months ago
In German we say 1:1 (eins zu eins) to mean an exact match too. I would posit that almost any country that uses ratios probably does the same (so, all of them).
#7
Mėto Pėdas / Throwing Feet
The meaning behind this saying is: covering one's tracks.
Final score:
12points
I wanted to showcase the absurd beauty of our language, and it seems I have found a way to make AI understand Lithuanian humor.
This project is a perfect example of how technology can be more than just a practical tool—it can also be a source of inspiration for artists. By interpreting Lithuanian idioms through AI, we highlight the uniqueness and vividness of the Lithuanian language in an entirely new way.
#8
Senas Krienas / Old Horseradish
The meaning behind this saying is: a grumpy old person.
Final score:
11points
#9
Ko Toks Surūgęs? / Why So Sour?
The meaning behind this saying is: why are you in a bad mood?
Final score:
11points
#10
Užmetė Akį / Threw An Eye On
The meaning behind this saying is: took a quick look.
Final score:
10points
#11
Širdžių Ėdikas / Heart Eater
The meaning behind this saying is: a heartbreaker.
Final score:
10points
#12
Vynioja Į Vatą / Wrapping In Cotton Wool
The meaning behind this saying is: not speaking directly, sugarcoating.
Final score:
10points
#13
Padarė Iš Musės Dramblį / Made An Elephant Out Of A Fly
The meaning behind this saying is: made a big deal out of nothing.
Final score:
9points
Nadine Debard 9 months ago
The mountain gave birth to a mouse (c'est la montagne qui accouche d'une souris) in French
#14
Piktas Kaip Širšė / Angry As A Wasp
The meaning behind this saying is: very angry.
Final score:
9points
#15
Akis Bado / Poking The Eyes
The meaning behind this saying is: something obvious or annoying.
Final score:
9points
TheGayUmbrella 9 months ago
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#16
Rašo Kaip Vištos Koja / Writes Like A Hen’s Leg
The meaning behind this saying is: terrible handwriting.
Final score:
8points
Auntriarch 9 months ago (edited)
A spider dipped it's feet in ink and walked over the page , English
#17
Juodoji Buhalterija / Black Accounting
The meaning behind this saying is: illegal bookkeeping, fraud.
Final score:
8points
#18
Gyvatukas / Little Snake
"Gyvatukas" translates to a bathroom radiator
Final score:
8points
#19
Atsilupęs / Peeled
The meaning behind this saying is: crazy, clueless, or not in touch with reality.
Final score:
7points
#20
Vilkas Avies Kailyje / A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing
The meaning behind this saying is: a deceptive person.
Final score:
7points
cerinamroth 9 months ago
Anyone language culturally familiar with Little Red Riding Hood, so most of northern Europe, will probably have this one.
#21
Išmušė Iš Vėžių / Knocked Off The Rails
The meaning behind this saying is: knocked out of the rut, thrown off balance, confused.
The word "Vėžių" can also mean crawfish.
Final score:
7points
#22
Duok Durniui Kelią / Give Way To A Fool
The meaning behind this saying is: don’t argue with fools.
Final score:
7points
#23
Dega Akys / Eyes Are Burning
The meaning behind this saying is: full of passion or determination.
Final score:
7points
#24
Verkia Duonelė Tinginio Valgoma / The Bread Cries When Eaten By A Lazy Person
The meaning behind this saying is: lazy people don’t deserve rewards.
Final score:
6points
#25
Svogūno Laiškai / Letters By An Onion
"Svogūno laiškai" also translates to "onion leaves" or "green part of an onion"—which refers to the green shoots that grow from an onion.
Final score:
6points
#26
Virina Šaibas / Welding Washers
The meaning behind this saying is: making money.
Final score:
6points
#27
Pripylė Iš Akies / Poured Out Of The Eye
The meaning behind this saying is: measured roughly, without precision.
Final score:
6points
#28
Ratais Kvadratais / In Circles In Squares
The meaning behind this saying is: overcomplicating things.
Final score:
6points
cerinamroth 9 months ago
to square the circle is also an English idiom - to attempt something that seems impossible
#29
Laimo Liga / Lyme Disease
The word "laimo" can both mean Lyme and lime.
Final score:
6points
#30
Išėjo Į Pliusą / Came Out In The Plus
The meaning behind this saying is: made a profit.
Final score:
6points
#31
Vienas Lauke Ne Karys / One Is Not A Warrior In The Field
The meaning behind this saying is: teamwork is needed.
Final score:
6points
#32
Liko It Musę Kandęs / Left As If Having Bitten A Fly
The meaning behind this saying is: disappointed, empty-handed.
Final score:
5points
#33
Grįžo Pripiešęs / Came Back Drawn On
The meaning behind this saying is: came back drunk.
Final score:
5points
#34
Damušė Alų / Finished Off The Beer
The meaning behind this saying is: drank the last bit.
Final score:
5points
#35
Botų Ferma / Boot Farm
Word "Botai" has a double meaning: bots and boots. The meaning behind this saying is: bot farm.
Final score:
4points
#36
Nieko Negirdžiu Per Radiją Kalbu / I Can’t Hear Anything, I’m Talking On The Radio
The meaning behind this saying is: ignoring others.
Final score:
4points
#37
Primink Telefoną / Step On A Phone
Word "Primink" has several meanings: remind and step on. The meaning behind this is: remind me your phone number.
Final score:
4points
#38
Pem Ant Pem / Fifty On Fifty
Translates to 50/50 chance.
Final score:
4points
#39
Žuvies Piršteliai / Fish Fingers
Final score:
4points
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What do you think ?
Confused Capybara 9 months ago
How many times do we have to teach BP this lesson. We don't want AI "art".
TheElementalGod️️ (He/him) 9 months ago
"40 Hilariously Bizarre Lithuanian Idioms That I Illustrated Literally With The Help Of AI" This title has many errors, here's a correct version: "A bunch of online artists had their work stolen by AI after I typed a few words."
Confused Capybara 9 months ago
How many times do we have to teach BP this lesson. We don't want AI "art".
TheElementalGod️️ (He/him) 9 months ago
"40 Hilariously Bizarre Lithuanian Idioms That I Illustrated Literally With The Help Of AI" This title has many errors, here's a correct version: "A bunch of online artists had their work stolen by AI after I typed a few words."
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