It is a common misspelling… http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donder even points out both names can be used interchangeably, but the original is Donder (and Blixem is the other).It’s kind of like how when some school children are taught the song “La Bamba,” they are sometimes taught that it starts out “La la la la Bamba” when the actual words are “Para bailar La Bamba” (“to dance the Bamba”). It’s a common misinterpretation and easier to say/spell for those who don’t know Spanish. ;-)
Otto Knowbetter almost 12 years ago
Right. Donder and Blitzen is German for Thunder and Lightning. Donner and Blitzen is just dumb.
PICTO almost 12 years ago
I got so Blitzened at last year’s party that I let Prancer take me home.
Packratjohn Premium Member almost 12 years ago
I think the larger question is why did no one LEAVE the Donner party?
battle of plattsburgh almost 12 years ago
Bring a plate…or a date.
feralglance almost 12 years ago
…That’s so wonderful…
burleigh2 almost 12 years ago
It is a common misspelling… http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donder even points out both names can be used interchangeably, but the original is Donder (and Blixem is the other).It’s kind of like how when some school children are taught the song “La Bamba,” they are sometimes taught that it starts out “La la la la Bamba” when the actual words are “Para bailar La Bamba” (“to dance the Bamba”). It’s a common misinterpretation and easier to say/spell for those who don’t know Spanish. ;-)
wallaceillustration Premium Member almost 12 years ago
His little tail cracks me up.
alan.gurka almost 12 years ago
That’s his tail? I thought he was . . . and his head was facing . . . oh, never mind. This is so embarassing!
cwreenactor almost 12 years ago
This gag was done almost two decades in “A Pinky & the Brain Christmas.”
Rottiluv almost 12 years ago
Yep, that’s what I grew up with.
K M almost 12 years ago
1st cannibal: “Am I too late for dinner?”2d cannibal: “Yes, everyone’s eaten.”