tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Fri Nov 02 22:22:55 2001
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RE: KLBC: confusion
> >DopDaq qul yIchenmoH QobDI' ghu'
>
> "When the situation is dangerous, build a fire on the side." Is this a
> Klingon proverb, or am I mistranslating something, or what is going on? I
> don't understand what he's trying to convey.
This comes from the tape Power Klingon. It is a Replacement Proverb. When
you make a mistake and make yourself look dumb, you say one of several
replacement proverbs to restore your honor.
This one says that you meant to do what you did; perhaps as a diversion. If
you are in a dangerous situation, you can create a diversion by setting a
fire off to the side.
The tape PK covers more detail about its use and some of the other proverbs
available.
DloraH, BG