Tuesday, March 31, 2009

In Case You Were Wondering


I finally had the presence of mind to compile a list of Trumpkin's many witticism in Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis.
~ Horns and Halibuts 
~ Bulbs & bolsters 
~ Whistles and Whirligigs 
~ Soup and celery 
~ Thimbles and thunderstorms 
~ Giants and junipers 
~ Tubs and tortoiseshells 
~ Bottles and battledores 
~ Bilge and beanstalks 
~ Cobbles and kettledrums 
~ Wraiths and wreckage 
~ Weights and waterbottles





I hope I haven't left any out -- if you find one that's missing, let me know! Trumpkin's font of creativity is simply amazing! I am determined to adopt some of his vocabulary for those times when "Oh nuts" just doesn't cut it!
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6 comments:

  1. Sommer3/31/2009 9:30 PM

    I sure would rather hear and use those than some of the things that come out of folks mouths these days! Thanks for sharing:-) I think I especially like "bilge and beanstalks" ;-p

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  2. John Dekker4/01/2009 12:40 AM

    But let's face it - not as good as those of Captain Haddock - see this list.

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  3. John Dekker4/01/2009 12:47 AM

    Sorry - I've just realised that's the second time in a row I've made comment of the for, "Yes, but it's not as good as X" on your blog.

    I do want to underline - I do love Trumpkin. I really admire his loyalty and sense of duty.

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  4. ~ Shannon4/01/2009 7:57 AM

    Sommer, "Bilge and beanstalks" is one of my favorites, too! :-)

    John Dekker, that's okay! ;-) I'm not familiar with Captain Haddock, though I've heard of the Tintin series. That's quite a vocabulary! I especially love "Jobbernowl" and "Miserable molecule of mildew!"

    And yes, Trumpkin really is -- well, a trump! :-)

    Yours in Christ,
    Shannon

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  5. Rachel4/01/2009 11:46 AM

    I second John - Captain Haddock has a wonderful vocabulary of expressions of annoyance and frustration! But Trumpkin's couplets are great too!

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  6. Anonymous4/12/2009 6:41 PM

    Hilarious... C.S.Lewis was certainly creative. And not only in vocabulary.

    -Maria

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