Wait, how did the leeetle plants overpower our nominal heroes and get them in the stew pot? Did the plants just ask politely?
…that’s totally what they did, isn’t it.
Why not? It’s not like the carrot is one of her relatives, and given that they’re already in the pot they can’t make the lilies any madder (angrier or more insane, your pick).
Having lived in several places in the South, some of which had hillbillies, I can tell you that for some reason, they like to give their children Jewish names. Levi is pretty common in southwest Virginia and West Virginia.
True. And you’ll find that some names, like Israel, Solomon, Ruth, Leah, and Levi, are not common among non-Jews. It’s not a judgment on anyone, it’s just not common practice, like how we don’t usually give our kids names like Chris, Peter, or Mary.
Counterpoint: My name translates as Matthew, and I know quite a lot of other Jewish men my age with the same name (I can think of 4 off the top of my head). I guess it always boils down to what’s popular in a specific time and place.
Solomon, maybe; I don’t recall ever meeting or hearing of a non-Jew named Solomon. But I know Christians or people of Christian ancestry named Ruth, Leah, Levi, Ezra, Micah, Hannah, and Josiah.
Yup. At least in certain Christian sub-cultures–that of Appalachia among them–Jewish-sounding names from the Jewish Scriptures/Christian Old Testament are pretty popular. I know a woman who insists on being called “Ruthie” instead of “Ruth” because, at the Christian college she attended, there were many “Ruths” and every. single. one. (except my friend) was from a missionary family and wore waist-length hair and an ankle-length skirt at all times.
Mad science is all about not worrying about that sort of question.
On the name thing, I always considered Ruth to be a commonplace name. I’d have thought it would be more so in the USA with your penchant for names which feature in the Bible.
Joshua is the proper English form of Yeshua (Jesus). The practice is actually very common. Most people simply aren’t aware of the actual origins of the names they’re using.
…oh my god it’s wearing a tiny chef hat. 😀
I think it’s made from cauliflower…
Cauliflower that’s related to it…
Wait, how did the leeetle plants overpower our nominal heroes and get them in the stew pot? Did the plants just ask politely?
…that’s totally what they did, isn’t it.
They can pick up a cleaver and use it to chop vegetables, so they’re clearly stronger than a run-of-the-mill lily.
I like that after the shock of “you’re cutting up vegetables you _know_”, Vera’s happily chowing down on a carrot right in front of them.
Wait, if their hands aren’t tied, why don’t they just get out of the pot?
Could have something to do with them being surrounded. Not sure what, though…
As The Arrogant Worms sing, “Carrot juice constitutes murder (and that’s a real crime).” In this particular crowd, Vera should remember that.
Singing that song RIGHT THIS VERY SECOND.
Why not? It’s not like the carrot is one of her relatives, and given that they’re already in the pot they can’t make the lilies any madder (angrier or more insane, your pick).
Where did a bunch of plants get a stew pot? Did they order it on Amazon?
Probably left behind by the wild human cannibals that used to roam the woods in old cartoons…
From the same place they got a cleaver and a lighter. Duh.
ACME. “A name you can trust.”
Carrots aren’t even in the same order as Lilies. In terms of taxonomy, my eating beef is considerably more sinful.
Also, uncle Levi? Is this a Jewish carrot?
We’ve got a Jewish helicopter who knows of some Jewish mollusks; I don’t think that’s out of the question.
A Jerusalem artichoke perhaps?
Having lived in several places in the South, some of which had hillbillies, I can tell you that for some reason, they like to give their children Jewish names. Levi is pretty common in southwest Virginia and West Virginia.
I think you’ll find that those names are sourced from the Bible.
True. And you’ll find that some names, like Israel, Solomon, Ruth, Leah, and Levi, are not common among non-Jews. It’s not a judgment on anyone, it’s just not common practice, like how we don’t usually give our kids names like Chris, Peter, or Mary.
Counterpoint: My name translates as Matthew, and I know quite a lot of other Jewish men my age with the same name (I can think of 4 off the top of my head). I guess it always boils down to what’s popular in a specific time and place.
Solomon, maybe; I don’t recall ever meeting or hearing of a non-Jew named Solomon. But I know Christians or people of Christian ancestry named Ruth, Leah, Levi, Ezra, Micah, Hannah, and Josiah.
Yup. At least in certain Christian sub-cultures–that of Appalachia among them–Jewish-sounding names from the Jewish Scriptures/Christian Old Testament are pretty popular. I know a woman who insists on being called “Ruthie” instead of “Ruth” because, at the Christian college she attended, there were many “Ruths” and every. single. one. (except my friend) was from a missionary family and wore waist-length hair and an ankle-length skirt at all times.
Revenge stew…not very appetizing…they probably serve it cold, too.
I was wondering how plants plan to start a fire. Maybe they just won’t cook the stew at all?
Like borsch.
Oooh, good one Robert!
(TUNE: “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”, The Hollies)
It’s a doggone crime
When walkin’ folk pick on us!
It’s time for revenge,
Puttin you
In a stew …
You can’t help!
(And your lady friend agrees)
This here veggie,
He’s my cousin!
Now it’s time to chop
These plants we’re related to!
You’d better not judge,
Choppin’ kin
Ain’t a sin!
Listen, spud!
I don’t really carr-ot all!
This here veggie,
He’s my cousin!
Thanks…it’s either an Italian proverb or a Klingon proverb, depending on which movie you believe.
“carr-ot all” HAHAHAHAH!!!!!
Aaaaand that’s another great song I’ll never be able to listen to again without snickering. Well done, Eddurd, well done!
And somehow, this will explain why Celestia doesn’t like tea.
What the heck. That’s what you get for violating the rules of Luton…
Relatives of Louis the Peace Lilly?
I am fairly curious as to how the peace lilies (thank you, davidbreslin) can, mechanically, talk.
Mad science is all about not worrying about that sort of question.
On the name thing, I always considered Ruth to be a commonplace name. I’d have thought it would be more so in the USA with your penchant for names which feature in the Bible.
Joshua is the proper English form of Yeshua (Jesus). The practice is actually very common. Most people simply aren’t aware of the actual origins of the names they’re using.
This is absolutely ridiculous.
Everyone knows revenge is a dish best served cold.