The Augusta Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Is it just me, or has anyone else noted the 'biggus dickus' like significance of the name Erastes Fulmen? I'm sorry if it's been mentioned before, but I'd been meaning to post about it as a little aside. (Our Greek experts should know what I mean!) Forgive me if it's been discussed already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Ratus Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 I am afraid that I am missing the joke. I don't know much Greek so that could be the problem. ANy explanations would be appreciated, so I may join you in mocking that rotten ba$tard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Augusta Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 I am afraid that I am missing the joke. I don't know much Greek so that could be the problem. ANy explanations would be appreciated, so I may join you in mocking that rotten ba$tard. Clearly it is just me... erastes is the Greek word for a man who is active with other younger men, if you see what I mean! eromenos is the passive term for the younger one. To follow up the Erastes with 'Fulmen' cannot be a coincidence - I'm sure of it. I think some clever writer might have slipped that one in. Of course it has nothing to do with his character in the show - but the name has always struck me as being suitable for a user name on some quirky site or other. I'd love to know which of the writers created him - I would email and ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Is this thread all a cunninge Brit plot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Augusta Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Is this thread all a cunninge Brit plot? Yep - so cunning, you could stick a tail on it and call it a weasel. Don't worry Gaius - if I see any more obscure allusions in characters' names, I'll keep it to myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Don't worry Gaius - if I see any more obscure allusions in characters' names, I'll keep it to myself. Don't you so much as dare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLavius Valerius Constantinus Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 (edited) Sigh , you have a dirty mind. Edited January 23, 2007 by FLavius Valerius Constantinus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Augusta Posted January 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Sigh , you have a dirty mind. Phew - thank heavens for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost_Warrior Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 You aren't the only one with a dirty mind. I can't help but crack up still at the term homo erectus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Neil Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 (edited) ...or, from the botanical world, 'Pinus Vulgaris' (common Pine)! Edited January 24, 2007 by Northern Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Ratus Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Don't worry Gaius - if I see any more obscure allusions in characters' names, I'll keep it to myself. Thanks, I get it now. Please don't bottle it up, sharing is caring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantagathus Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Augusta, I didn't catch on while watching the show because I never really paid close attention to the name when Vorenus said it. However, once I saw it in print when I was looking something up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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