“Workers who felt their livelihood threatened by automation, flung their wooden shoes, called sabo, into the machines to stop them . . . Hence the word: sabotage.”
Actually, the word is “sabot” pronounced “sabo”, which is, by the way, a cool connection between the 2009 ST movie and ST VI (The Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” was played near the beginning of the newer movie!)
Peabody-Martini about 12 years ago
You mean that that’s what they’ve been doing all along?
GROG Premium Member about 12 years ago
Not to worry, Sophy. In the new house, you’ll have your choice of possible comfy corners and Doug can start a new Cheerio collection.
James Hopkins about 12 years ago
“Workers who felt their livelihood threatened by automation, flung their wooden shoes, called sabo, into the machines to stop them . . . Hence the word: sabotage.”
Xane_T about 12 years ago
Uh, Brian, you’re the ultra-nerd around here, you should have recognized that…
rocketscientist about 12 years ago
Actually, the word is “sabot” pronounced “sabo”, which is, by the way, a cool connection between the 2009 ST movie and ST VI (The Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” was played near the beginning of the newer movie!)
Stephen Gilberg about 12 years ago
Nice visual perspectives, Brian.
comicnut4636 about 12 years ago
Between the two of you that shouldn’t be poo, poo difficult.