Mark Arbour Posted June 7, 2018 Posted June 7, 2018 Sometimes, just for fun, I'll put a modern term into a historical story. A good example would be in "Master and Commander", when Granger is approaching Port St. Louis, they must hoist the recognition signal, which is 4-20. There's one in Northern Exposure. Did you find it? 3
impunity Posted June 7, 2018 Posted June 7, 2018 It's probably not the one you're looking for, but I found Daventry's use of "bloke" a bit disconcerting. It was more for class than chronology, though. A quick Google etymology check reveals it dates to the mid 19th century. I'd have expected him to have used "fellow" instead. 3
impunity Posted June 8, 2018 Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) In chapter 15, "mixed bag" is apparently from 1936. https://www.etymonline.com/word/mixed And I have a new favorite resource. Edited June 8, 2018 by impunity 1
impunity Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 Dammit, Mark. You now have me rereading the whole book backwards. This is a cruel jape, indeed. In chapter 9, "traffic jam" is from 1908. And I'm fairly certain that's not it, either. 1
Mark Arbour Posted June 12, 2018 Author Posted June 12, 2018 I don’t think I was clear. It’s at least a sentence long. And here’s a hint: Disney
impunity Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, Mark Arbour said: I don’t think I was clear. It’s at least a sentence long. And here’s a hint: Disney So, now I have to start the backwards reading process all over again? 1
Mark Arbour Posted June 13, 2018 Author Posted June 13, 2018 23 hours ago, impunity said: So, now I have to start the backwards reading process all over again? No, it's within the last 5 chapters. 1
Mark Arbour Posted June 13, 2018 Author Posted June 13, 2018 I had to double check to make sure Chapter 13 was within the last five chapters. 1
impunity Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Mark Arbour said: I had to double check to make sure Chapter 13 was within the last five chapters. I actually got as far back as 11 yesterday (skipping 17 which was posted after this thread) before I gave up. I found one possible reference (coincidentally in chapter 13) but I wasn't sure about it. Since it's all I can find, and you've confirmed the chapter, here goes. Spoiler “There was a famous Norwegian Captain named Apkott. He survived a massive maelstrom, and when questioned about it, he replied simply that to know Norway was to know the sea.” It sounds very much like something I heard at the Norwegian Pavilion at Epcot, although it's been at least two decades since I was last there. Am I the only one playing? Edited June 14, 2018 by impunity
Mark Arbour Posted June 14, 2018 Author Posted June 14, 2018 18 hours ago, impunity said: I actually got as far back as 11 yesterday (skipping 17 which was posted after this thread) before I gave up. I found one possible reference (coincidentally in chapter 13) but I wasn't sure about it. Since it's all I can find, and you've confirmed the chapter, here goes. Reveal hidden contents “There was a famous Norwegian Captain named Apkott. He survived a massive maelstrom, and when questioned about it, he replied simply that to know Norway was to know the sea.” It sounds very much like something I heard at the Norwegian Pavilion at Epcot, although it's been at least two decades since I was last there. Am I the only one playing? Very good! I don't know if you're the only one playing, but you're the person who won! 3
Mark Arbour Posted June 14, 2018 Author Posted June 14, 2018 The Norwegian Pavilion at Epcot had a ride called "Maelstrom", which has since been turned into a ride for Frozen 😡 Either before or after the ride, a Norwegian voice that pelted out that "to know Norway is to know the sea." It stuck in my memory. 1
impunity Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Mark Arbour said: Very good! I don't know if you're the only one playing, but you're the person who won! 1 hour ago, Mark Arbour said: The Norwegian Pavilion at Epcot had a ride called "Maelstrom", which has since been turned into a ride for Frozen 😡 Either before or after the ride, a Norwegian voice that pelted out that "to know Norway is to know the sea." It stuck in my memory. I didn't remember the ride, but I remembered the voice (and the Smörgåsbord -- I had my first Thanksgiving dinner there after I moved to this country). I wasn't sure at first because I sometimes have a hard time figuring out which of your characters are historical and which are fictional. I was driving myself crazy trying to google famous Norwegian sailors. I came pretty close to messaging @Timothy M. to see if he knew if "Apkott" was real. I also googled the Norwegian Pavilion and found a similar, but not identical, quote in a transcript. In the end, you provided enough clues that I took a chance. So, what do I win besides your undying admiration...for getting there eventually? First one to limp over the finish line. On crutches. Haha! 1
Timothy M. Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 9 hours ago, impunity said: . I came pretty close to messaging @Timothy M. to see if he knew if "Apkott" was real. I'm glad you didn't. I would have been all Congrats on winning. 1
impunity Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 5 hours ago, Timothy M. said: I'm glad you didn't. I would have been all Congrats on winning. Not an expert on those fake famous Norwegian sailors then? We need a curtseying emoji. 1 1
Timothy M. Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 3 hours ago, impunity said: Not an expert on those fake famous Norwegian sailors then? https://satwcomic.com/too-big-for-denmark https://satwcomic.com/under-the-sea 1
impunity Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Timothy M. said: https://satwcomic.com/too-big-for-denmark https://satwcomic.com/under-the-sea Too cute! I spent a few days in Copenhagen (and Reykjavik, Stockholm, and various bits of Norway) in the late '90s. Definitely need to make a trip back. Edited June 15, 2018 by impunity 1
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