tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post1888084700061350554..comments2024-03-27T07:35:21.832-07:00Comments on Plants are the Strangest People: Pretty picture: Potinara Samantha Duncan 'Orange Tart'mr_subjunctivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14113199755474482747noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-90042738551583876252011-01-08T07:59:24.864-08:002011-01-08T07:59:24.864-08:00Awesome catt!
Well, thanks to Celtic Rose, I lear...Awesome catt!<br /><br />Well, thanks to Celtic Rose, I learned something today. I did not know that "pudding" could refer to desserts in general.Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-38712523878024470282011-01-05T18:46:35.846-08:002011-01-05T18:46:35.846-08:00Thanks for helping translate Celtic Rose.
The pe...Thanks for helping translate Celtic Rose. <br /><br />The pejorative sense is common here, though also used as a joke or endearment amongst friends as many swear words are.<br /><br />Bakewell is famous for its lovely tarts. Which is an embarrassment for some local girls and a source of pride to others.Patnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-14785473849829348682011-01-05T18:12:56.842-08:002011-01-05T18:12:56.842-08:00Thanks Derek, now I'll always see a nose in th...Thanks Derek, now I'll always see a nose in those flowers! LOL!Tigerdawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14820351466005300465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-81560656144259985602011-01-05T15:50:01.094-08:002011-01-05T15:50:01.094-08:00@Pat: Tart means whore in American English too, b...@Pat: Tart means whore in American English too, but it's somewhat old-fashioned.<br /><br />@Mr. Subjunctive: In British English pudding is a generic term for dessert.CelticRosehttp://twitter.com/RosCeilteachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-50817869667813029162011-01-05T15:48:29.052-08:002011-01-05T15:48:29.052-08:00Whenever I see these particular flowers, I can'...Whenever I see these particular flowers, I can't help but see a giant schnoz (aka "nose") in the middle of the flower. Am I the only one?Derekhttp://plantgasm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-79105384791911618942011-01-05T15:31:44.102-08:002011-01-05T15:31:44.102-08:00Pat:
Not familiar with the pudding usage, actuall...Pat:<br /><br />Not familiar with the pudding usage, actually. I see it most often as an adjective meaning sour or a noun meaning a type of pastry. I'm familiar with the promiscuous meaning, but rarely hear it used that way.mr_subjunctivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113199755474482747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-43554700387135247612011-01-05T09:32:22.381-08:002011-01-05T09:32:22.381-08:00So, is it only in British English that "tart&...So, is it only in British English that "tart" means a whore or promiscuous girl as well as a pudding?Patnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-43643826156328035752011-01-05T06:55:39.582-08:002011-01-05T06:55:39.582-08:00Ha. Tiger Dawn beat me to what I was going to say...Ha. Tiger Dawn beat me to what I was going to say. Potinara produces some beautiful colors...one day I'll get my hands on one!Tomhttp://theatrumbotanicum.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-67696461592569976132011-01-05T04:27:04.110-08:002011-01-05T04:27:04.110-08:00Actually, since blue and orange are exact opposite...Actually, since blue and orange are exact opposites on the color wheel they look really good together.Tigerdawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14820351466005300465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-50244642058117381332011-01-05T03:07:54.940-08:002011-01-05T03:07:54.940-08:00Lovely flower and a beautiful color scheme. Clever...Lovely flower and a beautiful color scheme. Clever of you to combine strong orange with its desaturated complement in the background.<br /><br />NO IRONY INTENDED!<br /><br />DonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-47905945078171775622011-01-05T03:01:46.988-08:002011-01-05T03:01:46.988-08:00That's such a beauty - what a great colour.That's such a beauty - what a great colour.Hermeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00968366076064269729noreply@blogger.com