The motto “bunga bunga” has become linked inextricably with the sex scandals involving Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy, and many have puzzled over its origins, but an intriguing explanation of its meaning has been provided.

According to the BBC News, “the comical sounding phrase made its first appearance back in October, when 17-year-old Moroccan belly dancer Karima El Mahroug – who calls herself Ruby – said she had attended ‘bunga bunga’ parties with other women at Mr. Berlusconi’s villa in Milan.”

Immediately, Italian newspaper frantically searched for its origins.

Initially, it was pointed out that Mr. Berlusconi’s friend, Col. Muammar Qaddaffi, allegedly hosted parties that involved “harems” of young Western women.

Afterwards, rumors circulated that the phrase owed its origins to a raunchy joke that Mr. Berlusconi’s detractors claimed was one of his favorites.

As reported by the BBC News, “then this week Sabina Began, German actress and friend of the Italian prime minister, told Sky Italia that she herself was bunga bunga. ‘Bunga bunga’ is simply my nickname,’ the 36-year-old said.”

Her remarks prove credible, since “Began” and “Bunga” sound similar, and the repetition makes it more informal with a nickname-like appeal.

She is quoted as saying that, “everyone thinks: My God! What does that mean?” She went on to explain that it was she who had organized parties for Mr. Berlusconi.

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