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Post by Shippers on Aug 29, 2007 9:21:49 GMT -1
vampire-esque please neko I'm afraid 'vampiric' is correct, since 'esque' would imply similarity and not actual possession of said properties - and the Roma people make it quite clear that watermelons do indeed become vampiric, and not just similar to vampires. I shall, however, endeavour to fit 'vampire-esque' into conversation in the near future, if that is of any consolation I wasn't disputing vampiric, but 'vampire-like' from your definition which just seems so ugly.
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Post by jh1980 on Aug 29, 2007 9:23:39 GMT -1
So. Watermelons which bite each other, sucking the juices within. Right? That's what we're trying to create, today? And they say hi-tech industry is the future!
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Post by Neko Bazu on Aug 29, 2007 9:24:09 GMT -1
I'm afraid 'vampiric' is correct, since 'esque' would imply similarity and not actual possession of said properties - and the Roma people make it quite clear that watermelons do indeed become vampiric, and not just similar to vampires. I shall, however, endeavour to fit 'vampire-esque' into conversation in the near future, if that is of any consolation I wasn't disputing vampiric, but 'vampire-like' from your definition which just seems so ugly. Ahhhh, yes, I see - your point is taken, and I withdraw my correction I'm sure the children feel educated never-the-less!
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Post by Neko Bazu on Aug 29, 2007 9:26:01 GMT -1
So. Watermelons which bite each other, sucking the juices within. Right? That's what we're trying to create, today? And they say hi-tech industry is the future! Well apparently, the watermelons - lacking teeth - don't actually bite but simply roll around on the floor and growl at people. Understandably, they're considered less threatening than vampirs/vampires. I'm honestly not making this up, vampiric watermelons that roll around and growl are part of Roma/Slavic vampir mythology!
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Post by Stan on Aug 29, 2007 9:26:06 GMT -1
Is vampiric even a word... hmmm, must consult Suzie Dent on this one... MMMM Suzie Dent! LOL you sound like my dad Stan ;D Any more of that cheek and I'll put you across my knee.... erm.... sorry that sounds wrong wrong wrong... you'll see the back of my hand lad!
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Post by jh1980 on Aug 29, 2007 9:30:41 GMT -1
Well apparently, the watermelons - lacking teeth - don't actually bite but simply roll around on the floor and growl at people. Understandably, they're considered less threatening than vampirs/vampires. I'm honestly not making this up, vampiric watermelons that roll around and growl are part of Roma/Slavic vampir mythology!That sounds like a cute kinda pet... and would scare off robbers! I might propose that rottweilers are banned, and owners compensated with the gift of a vampiric watermelon!
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Post by Billy on Aug 29, 2007 9:31:26 GMT -1
LOL you sound like my dad Stan ;D Any more of that cheek and I'll put you across my knee.... erm.... sorry that sounds wrong wrong wrong... you'll see the back of my hand lad! He fantasizes about Suzie Dent too!!! ;D
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Post by Stan on Aug 29, 2007 9:33:11 GMT -1
Any more of that cheek and I'll put you across my knee.... erm.... sorry that sounds wrong wrong wrong... you'll see the back of my hand lad! He fantasizes about Suzie Dent too!!! ;D She lovely! How at Billybob...?
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Post by Neko Bazu on Aug 29, 2007 9:37:58 GMT -1
Well apparently, the watermelons - lacking teeth - don't actually bite but simply roll around on the floor and growl at people. Understandably, they're considered less threatening than vampirs/vampires. I'm honestly not making this up, vampiric watermelons that roll around and growl are part of Roma/Slavic vampir mythology!That sounds like a cute kinda pet... and would scare off robbers! I might propose that rottweilers are banned, and owners compensated with the gift of a vampiric watermelon! I'd happily have one!
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