“I’m more confused than a chameleon in a bag of Skittles” is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. A bag of Skittles contains multi-colored candies; a chameleon is a lizard that can change its color.
 
“I’m as confused as a chameleon in a bag of Skittles” has been cited in print since at least 2008.
   
     
Wikipedia: Skittles (confectionery)
Skittles is a brand of fruit-flavoured sweets, currently produced and marketed by the Wrigley Company, a division of Mars, Inc.
 
Skittles consist of hard sugar shells imprinted with the letter “S”. The interior consists mainly of sugar, corn syrup, and hydrogenated palm kernel oil along with fruit juice, citric acid, and natural and artificial flavors.
           
Yahoo! Answers (August 25, 2008)
Metaphors for being confused?     
Best Answer:
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How about:
“I’m as confused as a hungry baby in a topless bar.”
“I’m as confused as a chameleon in a bag of Skittles.”
“I’m as confused as a fish in a dishwasher.”
yedda_2000 · 10 years ago
 
Yahoo! Answers (October 18, 2008)
Funny simile for I was more confused than…?
Answers
I’m like a confused bee trying to get nectar from the sun
“I’m as confused as a chameleon in a bag of Skittles
as a cat that barks
a chicken in a pillow factory
Stargirl
 
More Than Just Laughter
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2009
More Confused Than A Chameleon in A Bag Of Skittles
I am so tired of doing research online to find a school to go to
 
Twitter
Andi Smith
@greylantern
i’m as confused as a chameleon in a bag of skittles
9:51 AM - 4 May 2009
     
Twitter
compiledwrong
@compiledwrong
“I’m more confused about the schedule than a chameleon trapped in a bag of skittles.” (from the IIT-ACM mailing list)
9:39 PM - 22 Oct 2009
 
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Christie Aldrich
@chris4995
I’m more confused then a chameleon in a bag of skittles!
11:33 PM - 1 Mar 2010
 
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Benzo.
@merkii_merk
ahhhhh im more confused than a chameleon in a bag of skittles -_____-
1:33 PM - 16 Apr 2010
       
Twitter
Lauren Brown
@LaurenBr0wn
Well…I’m more confused than a chameleon in a bag of Skittles!
3:41 PM - 25 Apr 2010
 
Google Books
5,000 Great One Liners
Compiled by Grant Tucker
London, UK: Biteback Publishing
2012
Pg. ?:
I’m more confused than a chameleon in a bag of skittles.
 
26 July 2012, Evening Times (Glasgow, Scotland), “Steak-out proves a winning strategy for the Moll as Tec’s main course chickens out,” pg. 29:
I was as confused as a chameleon in a bag of Skittles.
     
Quora
What would happen if a chameleon were placed in the middle of a pile of skittles?
Chad Norton, Chameleon Breeder Hobbyist
Answered Nov 5, 2012
Put simply, nothing.
 
A chameleon does not change color based on surroundings but based on mood, UV exposure, and temperature.
   
Reddit—Funny
more confused than (self.funny)
submitted October 17, 2013 by ProdigalTimes
more confused than a chameleon in a bag of skittles
 
Google Books
Five Stars:
Putting Online Reviews to Work for Your Business
By Gradiva Couzin and Jennifer Grappone
Indianapolis, IN: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
2014
Pg. 170:
Sorting Out Google’s Services the names of Google’s various services can leave you as confused as a chameleon in a bag of skittles.
   
Google Books
Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog, Adder’s Fork and Lizard’s Leg:
The Lore and Mythology of Amphibians and Reptiles
By Marty Crump
Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press
2015
Pg. 172:
And then there’s the expression “to be more confused than a chameleon in a bag of Skittles.”
 
The Town Line
I’M JUST CURIOUS: New T-shirt sayings
June 27, 2018
by Debbie Walker
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I’m more confused than a chameleon in a bag of Skittles!