One L of a Phoenix

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:50 pm

Chortle.

As Peter Kay said, "I wouldn't mop my drains out with that muck"...

Er.... was it named after a real-life Dr Pepper, who might have endorsed the product?

Istenem · Post by **Istenem** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:00 pm

there is an urban myth about it being named after the inventor's girlfriend's father. when the relationship foundered he demanded to not endorse the product. but this is hooey.
the answer is much simpler

Flying Spaghetti Monster · Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:03 pm

something to do with it being a tonic (medicinal so Dr) that 'peps' you up?

Istenem · Post by **Istenem** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:11 pm

nope, just to clarify:
it used to be called dr. pepper and it is now called dr pepper

Flying Spaghetti Monster · Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:14 pm

oh completely mis understood that.

ops:

Took the dot off the Dr. to make it look better on the label?

Istenem · Post by **Istenem** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:25 pm

nope, simpler. in fact fundamental.

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:27 pm

Now correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the reason you put a '.' on the end of abbreviations is if the last letter of the word is missing. Therefore, Dr, Mr, Mrs etc don't need a '.'

Therefore if it is named after a Dr Pepper, then this is the correct spelling?

Istenem · Post by **Istenem** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:46 pm

HE wins.

somebody pointed out that the period

was superfluous so they took it out. simple as that.

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:59 pm

Wahey. I was right!

What has been the only non-pornographic film to be banned in Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union?

Istenem · Post by **Istenem** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 5:27 pm

no idea but borat (etc. etc. etc.) ticks some of the boxes so we'll try that

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:10 am

That's the one. Back to you.

Istenem · Post by **Istenem** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:46 am

ops:

okay where would you find an exhortation for marshal [sic] wade to crush rebellious scots?

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:48 am

The 3rd verse (or maybe the 4th) of God Save the Queen?

Istenem · Post by **Istenem** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:51 am

yep. back atcha you rebellious scot

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:02 am

Crush me, you filthy sassenach.

Okay. Sticking with national anthems...

The Spanish are well known for their working practices, throwing goats out of tall buildings and sleeping all afternoon under a tree, but what is remarkable about their national anthem?