PHILINFRANCE Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 In yesterday’s match day thread, @ExiledAjax informed us that Downsy had a penguin on his Christmas jumper, figuratively speaking of course. As he pointed out quite correctly, this is a cultural nonsense, for penguins are found in the southern hemisphere and, as we all know, Father Christmas, or Santa Claus, and his workshop are based at the North Pole; antipodal points of the sphere we know as Earth, polar opposites if you like, i.e. North Pole and South Pole. In support of EA’s valid observation, I happened to mention a question I had seen in a children's quiz some years ago that asked something along the lines of: The walrus has a diverse diet, and has even been known to eat seals. However, they don't eat penguins. Why not? Now, this is a serious subject, particularly at this time of the year when Father Christmas and his elves are busy wrapping their presents and preparing the sleigh and feeding the reigndeer, so you can imagine my disappointment when I read such puerile (perhaps infantile) responses such as 'walruses don’t like chocolate', or 'they can’t get the wrappers off'. Well, for those of you interested, the walrus, like the polar bear, is only found at the North Pole, whereas penguins are confined to the South Pole. Here ends today’s lesson. 3 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 I got bit by a penguin at the zoo when I was young, I always had a fear of nuns after that as I thought they were big penguins. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Surely Walruse's' don't eat Penguin's because their flipper's won't enable them to get the wrapper's off...............I'll get my coat 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 10 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: In yesterday’s match day thread, @ExiledAjax informed us that Downsy had a penguin on his Christmas jumper, figuratively speaking of course. As he pointed out quite correctly, this is a cultural nonsense, for penguins are found in the southern hemisphere and, as we all know, Father Christmas, or Santa Claus, and his workshop are based at the North Pole; antipodal points of the sphere we know as Earth, polar opposites if you like, i.e. North Pole and South Pole. In support of EA’s valid observation, I happened to mention a question I had seen in a children's quiz some years ago that asked something along the lines of: The walrus has a diverse diet, and has even been known to eat seals. However, they don't eat penguins. Why not? Now, this is a serious subject, particularly at this time of the year when Father Christmas and his elves are busy wrapping their presents and preparing the sleigh and feeding the reigndeer, so you can imagine my disappointment when I read such puerile (perhaps infantile) responses such as 'walruses don’t like chocolate', or 'they can’t get the wrappers off'. Well, for those of you interested, the walrus, like the polar bear, is only found at the North Pole, whereas penguins are confined to the South Pole. Here ends today’s lesson. Correct Phil. I did see your response, but such was my fury at Downsy's abhorrent and very much anti-festive attire, that I could not bring myself to answer. Thank you for valid contribution to this vital crusade. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a particularly festive leopard seal shaped cake to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Have debated this for years with various people. Stick a bobble hat and scarf on anything and add some snow, it will look 'Christmassy'. Screw the penguins, lets give Arctic hares and the like some seasonal limelight for a change! On the subject of penguins, quite possibly one of the saddest things I've ever seen (well, penguin related anyway)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 37 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Well, for those of you interested, the walrus, like the polar bear, is only found at the North Pole, whereas penguins are confined to the South Pole. I beg to differ, as at least one walrus was living in the Isles of Scilly until recently, and I think another has been spotted in Tyneside. https://inews.co.uk/news/arctic-walrus-size-fridge-spotted-northumberland-on-hunt-food-1302143 Penguins also live in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Patagonia, not to mention the Falklands and its dependencies. Also regarding Santa's workshop. As the North Pole is covered in moving pack ice for much of the year these days, does he only set up during the winter months when it is frozen solid? If so, it's a hell of a feat of R&D for the elves to develop new toys, source the materials and build production lines in only a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrizzleRed Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 29 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: I beg to differ, as at least one walrus was living in the Isles of Scilly until recently, and I think another has been spotted in Tyneside. https://inews.co.uk/news/arctic-walrus-size-fridge-spotted-northumberland-on-hunt-food-1302143 Penguins also live in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Patagonia, not to mention the Falklands and its dependencies. Also regarding Santa's workshop. As the North Pole is covered in moving pack ice for much of the year these days, does he only set up during the winter months when it is frozen solid? If so, it's a hell of a feat of R&D for the elves to develop new toys, source the materials and build production lines in only a few months. Very true and a real logistical nightmare. On the other hand, if he can manage to deliver all the right presents to every child in the world in one night, that problem should be a piece of piss for our Santa! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 @SuperDziek penguins and stair rods 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 1 hour ago, weepywall said: I got bit by a penguin at the zoo when I was young, I always had a fear of nuns after that as I thought they were big penguins. Why did they all drive beige minis when I was a kid…did they get a job lot? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchers Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 There is the possibility that whilst Santa parked his sleigh in the Falklands ,to deliver pressies, a number of penguins stowed away and popped out when Santa arrived back home. Being a nice old chap he would have put them to work in his work shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 (edited) . Edited December 12, 2021 by Norn Iron Walrus joke already quoted by maxjak. Just spotted his post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 1 hour ago, PHILINFRANCE said: In yesterday’s match day thread, @ExiledAjax informed us that Downsy had a penguin on his Christmas jumper, figuratively speaking of course. As he pointed out quite correctly, this is a cultural nonsense, for penguins are found in the southern hemisphere and, as we all know, Father Christmas, or Santa Claus, and his workshop are based at the North Pole; antipodal points of the sphere we know as Earth, polar opposites if you like, i.e. North Pole and South Pole. In support of EA’s valid observation, I happened to mention a question I had seen in a children's quiz some years ago that asked something along the lines of: The walrus has a diverse diet, and has even been known to eat seals. However, they don't eat penguins. Why not? Now, this is a serious subject, particularly at this time of the year when Father Christmas and his elves are busy wrapping their presents and preparing the sleigh and feeding the reigndeer, so you can imagine my disappointment when I read such puerile (perhaps infantile) responses such as 'walruses don’t like chocolate', or 'they can’t get the wrappers off'. Well, for those of you interested, the walrus, like the polar bear, is only found at the North Pole, whereas penguins are confined to the South Pole. Here ends today’s lesson. Artic has Bears, Antarctic no Bears! Origin of the Name "Antarctica" Antarctica means 'no bears'. It is true that there are no bears in Antarctica, but the name comes from a Roman version of the Greek word that is antarktike. ... Thus, Antarctica means opposite of Arctic land, “Anti-” plus the Arctic which forms a compound word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 14 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Why did they all drive beige minis when I was a kid…did they get a job lot? I think Dave the actual colour was called Sandgold. My Allegro was. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 18 minutes ago, Norn Iron said: I think Dave the actual colour was called Sandgold. My Allegro was. All-agro!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 2 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: In yesterday’s match day thread, @ExiledAjax informed us that Downsy had a penguin on his Christmas jumper, figuratively speaking of course. As he pointed out quite correctly, this is a cultural nonsense, for penguins are found in the southern hemisphere and, as we all know, Father Christmas, or Santa Claus, and his workshop are based at the North Pole; antipodal points of the sphere we know as Earth, polar opposites if you like, i.e. North Pole and South Pole. In support of EA’s valid observation, I happened to mention a question I had seen in a children's quiz some years ago that asked something along the lines of: The walrus has a diverse diet, and has even been known to eat seals. However, they don't eat penguins. Why not? Now, this is a serious subject, particularly at this time of the year when Father Christmas and his elves are busy wrapping their presents and preparing the sleigh and feeding the reigndeer, so you can imagine my disappointment when I read such puerile (perhaps infantile) responses such as 'walruses don’t like chocolate', or 'they can’t get the wrappers off'. Well, for those of you interested, the walrus, like the polar bear, is only found at the North Pole, whereas penguins are confined to the South Pole. Here ends today’s lesson. They cannot afford them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 (edited) Couldn't help but notice that Pens in the PL was above this thread for a while. For a moment, I thought Penguins in the Prem? What a weird topic. Oh, and to the traumatised guy earlier. You were PECKED by a penguin and not bitten. They have a bill. Edited December 12, 2021 by AppyDAZE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Red-Robbo said: I beg to differ, as at least one walrus was living in the Isles of Scilly until recently, and I think another has been spotted in Tyneside. https://inews.co.uk/news/arctic-walrus-size-fridge-spotted-northumberland-on-hunt-food-1302143 Penguins also live in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Patagonia, not to mention the Falklands and its dependencies. Also regarding Santa's workshop. As the North Pole is covered in moving pack ice for much of the year these days, does he only set up during the winter months when it is frozen solid? If so, it's a hell of a feat of R&D for the elves to develop new toys, source the materials and build production lines in only a few months. There's still very much a north/south divide regarding the locations of penguins and walruses. Father Christmas' workshop is in Lapland, which is northern Finland, and is very much a land-based endeavour. The heating bill is horrendous, but it's not a floating laboratory or anything like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 36 minutes ago, Davefevs said: All-agro!!! Was it true that they would go faster backwards than they would forwards? Allegros not penguins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 46 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: There's still very much a north/south divide regarding the locations of penguins and walruses. Father Christmas' workshop is in Lapland, which is northern Finland, and is very much a land-based endeavour. The heating bill is horrendous, but it's not a floating laboratory or anything like that. You've reminded me of the time I was in Finland and went to a Lap dancing club only to be disappointed to find a bunch of rosy-faced blokes wearing chunky knitwear and reindeer-skin hats doing some tribal chanting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 2 hours ago, BrizzleRed said: Very true and a real logistical nightmare. On the other hand, if he can manage to deliver all the right presents to every child in the world in one night, that problem should be a piece of piss for our Santa! It's not so difficult when you have the ability to suspend time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: It's not so difficult when you have the ability to suspend time. What like the City trying to defend a one goal lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Gazred said: On the subject of penguins, quite possibly one of the saddest things I've ever seen (well, penguin related anyway)... This is what happens when you give a penguin a Rovers season ticket... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRed Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 The walrus was Paul. He's a vegetarian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 4 hours ago, Gazred said: Have debated this for years with various people. Stick a bobble hat and scarf on anything and add some snow, it will look 'Christmassy'. Screw the penguins, lets give Arctic hares and the like some seasonal limelight for a change! On the subject of penguins, quite possibly one of the saddest things I've ever seen (well, penguin related anyway)... I'll counter that with one of my favourite videos on the internet Can't really explain why i like it so much. Maybe its the group of penguins sounding like the aliens in Toy Story, maybe its the one that fell responding with what I imagine to be *ahem* "flip off" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 9 minutes ago, RiverRed said: The walrus was Paul. He's a vegetarian. You been looking through that glass onion again? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Red-Robbo said: You've reminded me of the time I was in Finland and went to a Lap dancing club only to be disappointed to find a bunch of rosy-faced blokes wearing chunky knitwear and reindeer-skin hats doing some tribal chanting. Oh, so you did make it to Father Christmas' workshop after all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Constant Rabbit Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 1 minute ago, The Constant Rabbit said: Joey Barton in a penguin suit? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted December 13, 2021 Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 Aren't there penguins in/on the Galápagos Islands? That's a little bit closer to the North Pole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 On 12/12/2021 at 14:09, AppyDAZE said: Couldn't help but notice that Pens in the PL was above this thread for a while. For a moment, I thought Penguins in the Prem? What a weird topic. Oh, and to the traumatised guy earlier. You were PECKED by a penguin and not bitten. They have a bill. Wonder if he paid it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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