In French, “faux pas” literally means “false step”. Of course we use it in English to mean mistake or malapropism, but it easier to keep your balance on four legs. Fewer false steps. You can throw out a fore-foot and simply hold it out like a hand without falling over. Try doing that for very long with one of your legs!
Marigold seems to be genuinely worried that she has given offense here, from her expression to the way her apology is less “fancy” than her regular speech (she omits the “I am” before “sorry”; she rarely leaves out or contracts words.)I find that sort of charming. Sure, she’s openly and unashamedly egotistical and self-centered but the idea that she might have actually hurt Max’s feelings honestly bothers her.
Averagemoe almost 2 years ago
It’s important to know that while they can both be offensive, there’s a difference between simple ignorance and active malice.
Uncle Kenny almost 2 years ago
Max looks sad. He LIKES Phoebe!
Templo S.U.D. almost 2 years ago
you have so much to learn, Marigold, when it comes to humans as well as Phoebe and her human friends/acquaintances
codycab almost 2 years ago
Phoebe is more than just Phoebe. She’s a girl with a unicorn for a friend! How does Marigold forget that?
mistie710 almost 2 years ago
She may only have two legs but she has ten fingers and a whole lotta freckles!
Troglodyte almost 2 years ago
Still better than me and my two left feet!
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Unicorns humour. So esoteric.
PN3904 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
In French, “faux pas” literally means “false step”. Of course we use it in English to mean mistake or malapropism, but it easier to keep your balance on four legs. Fewer false steps. You can throw out a fore-foot and simply hold it out like a hand without falling over. Try doing that for very long with one of your legs!
Decepticomic almost 2 years ago
Yeah, and she only has 10 fingers. Not like unicorns who have way more fing— OHHHHH…
iggyman almost 2 years ago
A friend said that of his dog “Hold up you got four legs I only have two”! Unfair!
ratton8 almost 2 years ago
Marigold seems to be genuinely worried that she has given offense here, from her expression to the way her apology is less “fancy” than her regular speech (she omits the “I am” before “sorry”; she rarely leaves out or contracts words.)I find that sort of charming. Sure, she’s openly and unashamedly egotistical and self-centered but the idea that she might have actually hurt Max’s feelings honestly bothers her.
NWdryad almost 2 years ago
But Phoebe has thumbs.
dogday Premium Member almost 2 years ago
That’s OK, Marigold. There’s bound to be the occasional slip when you have inter-species friendships!