tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Thu Jul 11 10:52:17 1996
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Re: KLBC :I'm learning!
- From: "Dr. Lawrence M. Schoen" <[email protected]>
- Subject: Re: KLBC :I'm learning!
- Date: Thu, 11 Jul 1996 10:52:17 -0700
Ken Traft writes:
> Replacement proverbs are mentioned in the Power Klingon audio tape from Simon
> & Schuster. A Replacement proverb is used when a Klingon "flubs" something
> up and is a ritualistic attempt to regain favor.
My impression is that it is more a matter of "saving face" than "regaining
favor," which would otherwise imply you had someone's favor in the first place.
Replacement proverbs come into play when you do something stupid, like knocking
over the pitcher of bloodwine when you're reaching across the table to get
another helping of qagh. As everyone stops and stares at you for being such a
total yutz you whip out a replacement proverb.
Lawrence
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