Origin of the expression “a wild hair:”
(informal) A fervent, usually sudden, desire to do something surprising or unexpected.
get a wild hair to do something
have a wild hair to do something
Alternative forms
wild hare
A Wild Hare is a 1940 American animated comedy short film (cartoon) directed by Tex Avery, distributed by Warner Bros. as part of the Merrie Melodies series. It features Elmer Fudd and, in one of his earliest appearances, Bugs Bunny.
My story has a wild hare. This is Rex.
Rex is the Wild Hare. He’s there to help guide Toby. He encourages Toby to do the unexpected, to take a risk, and overcome his fears. He’s a little bit like Toby’s brother Ryan that way.
Looking forward to writing about this guy. He seems fun.