Okay.
So, there’s this problem, see.
And I can’t understand it for the life of me, double-see.
You must help me out, PF.
Here it is.
I present to you the color orange:
And, here’s an orange:
Further, I present the color yellow:
And that, my fellows, right up there, is a yellow, right? No!
See, it’s a lemon not a yellow.
Where’s the sense in that, I ask?
Where?!
It leaves me bewildered and confused, in truth.
What will aliens think when they get to earth and learn of such things?
Dadblameit.
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We should call limes greens, Professor!
You’re right! Much better name.
Yes! Then we could have key green pie!
That would be epically awesome!
It would! :-D And delicious. ;-)
Do you chase your tail, as well? Lemons are yellow, yellow is not a lemon. Maybe.
Hahaha. If I had one, I’d bite it off!
This then begs the question: was the fruit named after the color or was the color named after the fruit?
Humph. What do you have to go and ask hard questions for, Ms. Mouse?
It’s what I do *cheeky grin*
Umm…umm… *stutters* Uhh…yes!
Okay. I think I have figured this out. The orange is self identifying, hence, calling itself an orange, whereas the lemon is not. Therefore, it cannot be known by its color only. It must have a name.
That is what you tell the aliens. And if all else fails, tell them not to question it. Just accept it for what it is.
hahahahahaha. So, the lemon needs to catch up with the times, you’re saying, then. Just accept it. That’s such a bad excuse and you know it!
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. I knew you would get that. And yes I know it. It is bad. I shall be punished by being whipped with a wet noodle.
A ramen noodle?
No, a rice noodle. I am gluten free.
*laughing* Yes…but that’s why you’d be whipped with a ramen noodle, see.
Whoa! Why didn’t I ever think of that? Of course, that’s why you’re the Professor and I’m not.
I’m the professor. I teach math and science and brutality.
Pumpkins are orange, bananas are yellow, tangerines are orange, corn is yellow….the more you think about it the more confusing it gets! Are there any fruits or vegetables that are called yellow? And if not, why not?! Why are oranges singled out?
Exactly right! I think someone is playing games. A conspiracy! I tell you it is. We should start calling bananas long yellows. *nods*
YES! I agree, it is a conspiracy!
I love conspiracies. Means it’s time for war, usually.
Conspiracies make the world go round!
Yes. I need to come up with a few, I’ve decided.
What about apples? Where is the color ‘apple’?
Well, goodness, Mr. Walt. Leave it to you to ask very hard questions. Definitely…green, right? I mean, when a candy is flavored apple, it’s always green apple, don’t you know.
Can we call satsumas and nectarines and clementines baby oranges then? Or orangelings? There aren’t many other orange fruits of the same size so maybe the world didn’t feel the need to differentiate.
That said, just because everyone is doing something doesn’t make it right. I mean, perhaps green is really called purple. I’d like a purple lawn… :)
Yes, you know, I think we can. After all, satsumas is such a weird name. Good idea, I say. A purple lawn? Wouldn’t you rather a red one, tho?
But it would look like a mighty battle had taken place on it. Besides, bees like purple and I like bees.
But…don’t bees sting, tho?
Only if you aggravate or frighten them. They die when they sting so they generally try to avoid it. Wasps on the other hand, nasty critters!
Oh yes, I hate wasps! You know, I’ve never been stung?
Me either… I have a fear I’ll go into anaphylactic shock if ever I am :/
Me too! Goodness. We just better be more careful.
Oh, don’t let it put you into a black mood. Cheer up, eat your greens, play the blues, and have some yellow roses…
*laughing* Wait. there are no yellow roses!!
Perhaps we should banish the word ‘yellow.’ After all, if we call the color ‘lemon,’ everybody seems to know what we’re talking about. Same with ‘red.’ Let’s just call it ‘cherry’ and be done with it! Good points, sir — this demonstrates why you’re the professor, you know…the ability and time to think such profound thoughts!!
*laughs* Quite right! Why do we need red, too? Love it. When someone bleeds, we can say: “Look, that chap’s blood is really cherry today. Must be oxygenated.”
Don’t question nature. It will only hurt your brain.
#Brainhurts I should just declare war on nature, you know.
Nature would win…
What? Beat the professor?!
Nature beats all…
Except fancy professors with bleached hair
Bleached hair rather defies nature, I think
I think you’re right. It’s so…color-less…
True, true.
Is yours purple yet?
It will be in two more hours! :D
You must tell me how you like it!
I’ve read that some men are color blind. You should check your vision. Those fruits are exactly as advertised.
I’d like to visit your picture.
Now you’re just picking on men, because we’re so #spicy
’tis a fact nevertheless.
I’ve decided to de-fact facts.
Is that a fact?
Maybe half a fact?
That will work.
Well, that’s perfect, then, I say
At last. We agreed on something.
Let’s get a trophy
And a medal.
A silver one? No, no. Titanium!
Who will get that for you?
Umm…some girl?
Nice. Does she have a name or what?
No, she’s nameless right now.
That is sad. It’s like no one cares.
No one seems to. Which is goody.
How can that be?
It’s possible, you must admit.
Barely.
Barely and an inch, even.
Do you think I can be fooled?
Maybe every so often?
Actually, the original pronunciation and spelling for the fruit orange was ‘norange’. It was only later that it became synonymous with the colour. So you have language evolution to blame for your consternation, dear chap.
Haha! You genius you. How cool is that? From now on, this professor decrees: Oranges shall be known as norange. *nods*
It’s a much better word, I think!
It is! Sorta sounds like norad.
Ha! It does.
Crazy similarities.
it makes sense as the earth is blue like an orange…
#ProfessorBrainFreeze But isn’t the earth blue and green?
Hahhaaaa. Is the earth bluer when it is next to a blueberry or is the earth bluer when it is next to an orange?
Well…next to an orange?
If that’s what the professor says then it must be true!
Haha. ‘Cause professors are always right, right? Double-right.
That’s correct. I believe the professor is always right.
Mostly right. Like, every other day right.
To be honest I have forgotten what we’ve been rambling on about. Haha. I have a memory of a sieve 😂
And I’m so old I always forget.
haha That’s my excuse!
But you can’t use it anymore, see. I just thieved it from you.
Sharing is caring professor
Huff and a hum, you know.
Tsk tsk. You must learn to share
Rats. All the time?
I can’t expect you to learn to share overnight so let’s just start with this one. Baby steps professor :)
Baby steps? I’ll have you know I’m around 88 years old, madam.
It’s still never too late. You can now take grandpa steps. Same difference.
I’m going to throw a water balloon at you.
Haha you have spirit old man
I’ve got the spirit of a zebra!
What spirit is that of a zebra? Elaborate please. 😃
Does a zebra have a spirit?
I don’t know if a zebra has spirit. What do you think?
A professorish zebra might
You are possibly right :)
The professor is always right
Yes Professor!! ;p
Why not ‘no professor’?
i dont like contradicting the professor.
Because he’s always right, see.
Your speaks, speaks the truth. It shall be renamed to Yellow. The name “lemon” will be banished. (I believe the king of PL can do what he pleases, no? This has upset you on more than one occasion.)
Wait…am I the king of TPL? *proud face* I’ve never considered it that way before, you know.
Be careful, good sir. Every king must have a queen. You may be forced into marriage with a wretch!
Oh no. The professor is not a king, tho. I’m more like…like…like…a weed, maybe? Weeds don’t need girls, see.