Waffle-making in Roman Britain

[katiefoolery]

Isn’t it bizarre the way something silly can suddenly bring laughter and strangely amusing images your way?  Well, I think it is at least.  This burning question is inspired by a silly thing I typed not five minutes ago when my fingers were mis-aligned on the keyboard.  I was one key to the left, although I didn’t realise it at the time.  Instead of typing “Eagle of the Ninth” into the search function on the catalogue, I wrote “Waffle of the Ninth” (or something close enough to that as makes no difference).

The Eagle of the Ninth is a book of historical fiction by Rosemary Sutcliff, basically dealing with the Roman invasion and occupation of England.  Each legion had a golden eagle on a staff which was borne before them as they walked.  If memory serves me (and it often does, if I threaten it), the book about the eagle of the ninth was inspired by the discovery of a real Roman eagle in ruins somewhere in England.  What set it apart was the fact that it had no wings; in short, it was a disgraced eagle behind which no no self-respecting legion would march.

So, in essence, The Eagle of the Ninth is a compelling story of misfits, Romans and wingless golden eagles in Britain’s misty past.

Now, however, I have the image of the Waffle of the Ninth in my head.  I can’t tell you if they carried it about from battle to battle on a staff or not.  Surely, it would dry out and crumble after too long, rendering it ineffective for purposes of symbolism.  Perhaps it’s a secret recipe, devised by the men of the ninth and hungrily sought after by the other legions.

Either way, the idea of Roman soldiers dealing in any way with a waffle is causing me to stifle giggles.

All because of a simple keyboarding mishap.

I’d just like to add that it’s a cold and miserable day over here and any stories of amusing mistakes caused by typos would be gratefully received by this Buneater.

Comments

[sirgallivant.livejournal.com]

Ha ha! Waffle of the Ninth - it sounds like a wonderful title for an epic story. :)

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

It does rather, doesn't it? I can see it fitting in quite nicely to the world of Camelalot.

[naelany.livejournal.com]

*chuckles* You're not alone in being amused by mishaps like that. I know I've had them, though for the life of me I can't think of one right now.

[naelany.livejournal.com]

And why, all of a sudden, does Waffle of the Ninth make me think of an Asterix and Obelisk story?

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

It does sound like one, doesn't it?

[naelany.livejournal.com]

yes it does *sniggers*

[the-kaytinator.livejournal.com]

I hope you kept up the google search anyway! It may have brought up something fascinating...

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

Alas, I was only searching for the book on the catalogue at work. But now you've made me want to check it on Google.

[morbane.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, no particularly glorious typos have occurred recently to me...

But my bed broke last night. SOB!

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

You poor thing! Does this mean you're now reduced to sleeping on a mattress on the floor? My sympathies, if this is so, are with thee indeed.

Never mind about the typos: I'm sure they'll happen in the future.

[morbane.livejournal.com]

Well, actually, it means I get the choice of sleeping on my top bunk or my bottom bunk in couch mode. Putting my bottom bunk in couch mode means it isn't being supported by the broken bar.

Nor do I doubt it.

[rhianon76.livejournal.com]

Oh. But on the other hand perhaps it is not a reference to food at all? *lol*

Though, the concept of a huge belgian waffle is just... outrageously hilarious. *giggles*

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

Isn't it just? Now I have rather disturbing images in my head...

[violetcreme.livejournal.com]

So what did google bring up for 'Waffle of the Ninth' ? *g*

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

Alas, I was only searching for the book on the catalogue at work, so nothing interesting appeared. I did a Google search later and it turns out there's no waffle of the ninth. For now, at least.

[saltedpin.livejournal.com]

Hee -- Eagle on the Ninth is one of my mother's favourite books, and I've been meaning to read it for ages. If I were in the Roman army, I'd prefer a waffle :D Perhaps waffle could be used to tempt enemies from camp and then overwhelmed whilst distracted?

Now you've made me want waffles :p

PS. I have been meaning to ask for ages -- where did you learn to make such stunning layouts? I would love to poke at my journal, but sadly I can't seem to come to terms with the S2 language :( Um. Sorry to bother you etc. :(((

[saltedpin.livejournal.com]

Sorry! It's okay -- I've discovered tutorial communities! I never knew they existed :)

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

It's amazing the things that exist out there that we just don't know about. :) I don't use S2, though, because you need to learn a whole new language for it. My layouts are all made with S1, which involves HTML and CSS. So if you know anything about those, you should be fine.