(Interesting words, “lord and lady”. The compound roots of “lord” are “loaf ward”, meaning guardian of the bread, and the roots of “lady” relate to “loaf dough”, originally meaning kneader of the dough. These etymologies indicate that in ancient British households the ones in charge of the food were in charge–period. (Well, I think this stuff is interesting.))
@ pschearer - you’re absolutely right. Also, the old Saxon “hlaefdige” was the female title of royalty, as well, by extension. “Queen”, or more properly “Cwene”, is not believed to have been used as the title for a female royal in England until Matilda of Bruges, wife (or hlaefdige) of William the Conqueror.
I think those space bears are already here. They have names like “Cheer” and “Funshine” and act like they want to be your friend… and the moment they get close enough, they tear out your guts and eat them.
margueritem over 15 years ago
A ready made food supply, the space bears will be ever so gleeful!
wndrwrthg over 15 years ago
This sounds like a job for…STEPHEN COLBERT.
farren over 15 years ago
Sorry, Jon Stewart already bought the place.
Randy B Premium Member over 15 years ago
“Bears… Godless killing machines!”
It’s actually more of a job for Tek Jansen, wndrwrthg.
pschearer Premium Member over 15 years ago
Our new landlord overlords.
(Interesting words, “lord and lady”. The compound roots of “lord” are “loaf ward”, meaning guardian of the bread, and the roots of “lady” relate to “loaf dough”, originally meaning kneader of the dough. These etymologies indicate that in ancient British households the ones in charge of the food were in charge–period. (Well, I think this stuff is interesting.))
Desultourist over 15 years ago
Aww, how sweet, they call us their little space bears. And they’ll love us, and care for us, and feed us… What?
(checks it in a dictionary) Whaddayaknow, pschearer is right. Didn’t know that. Interesting.
BillTidler over 15 years ago
I like bears !
Motivemagus over 15 years ago
doctortoon – wasn’t that the Vulcan teddy bear, according to the animated Star Trek?
ChiehHsia over 15 years ago
@ pschearer - you’re absolutely right. Also, the old Saxon “hlaefdige” was the female title of royalty, as well, by extension. “Queen”, or more properly “Cwene”, is not believed to have been used as the title for a female royal in England until Matilda of Bruges, wife (or hlaefdige) of William the Conqueror.
DirksApprentice over 15 years ago
Those space bears better watch out, I’m part Rancor. Thats right, I said Rancor.
McGehee over 15 years ago
Another reason they better watch out – those Alaskans don’t only hunt moose.
cleokaya over 15 years ago
No need to worry. The bears are all spaced out.
PappyFiddle over 15 years ago
To battle the bears By ancient traditions, Would we use spears Or word definitions?
Sherlock Watson over 15 years ago
I think those space bears are already here. They have names like “Cheer” and “Funshine” and act like they want to be your friend… and the moment they get close enough, they tear out your guts and eat them.
Pleasant dreams!
Rakkav over 15 years ago
Each and every Space Bear comes with an owner’s manual…(are you ready?)…”How to Serve Man.” :)
Not just the Vulcan teddy bears are modified here – so are the Vulcans!
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs almost 6 years ago
…and they said nobody needed tens of millions of AR-15 types…