need (one's) head examined

need (one's) head examined

To do, say, or believe something that seems completely crazy, delusional, or stupid. You need your head examined if you don't think giant corporations are in control of our legislators! You spent $400 on a T-shirt? You need your head examined.
See also: examine, head, need
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

need your head examined

be foolishly irresponsible.
The implication here is that the examination will reveal proof of insanity.
1992 Patrick McCabe The Butcher Boy Any man thinks this work is easy needs his head examined—you want to be tough to work here!
See also: examine, head, need
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

need, want, etc. your ˈhead examined

(informal) used for saying that somebody is behaving in a crazy or stupid way: She spent $300 on a pair of shoes? She needs her head examined.
See also: examine, head
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • need your head examined
  • need, want, etc. your head examined
  • want (one's) head examined
  • need (one's) head tested
  • get (one's) head examined
  • get one's head examined
  • have (one's) head examined
  • stupehead
  • have rocks in (one's) head
  • have rocks in head