Easterly Definitions!

[pyat]

fa·ther /ˈfɑðər/ Pronunciation Key - [fah-ther] –noun
1. a male parent.
2. a father-in-law, stepfather, or adoptive father.
3. any male ancestor, esp. the founder of a race, family, or line; progenitor.

[Origin: bef. 900; ME fader, OE fæder; lit.: "He who is given the black jelly beans to eat."]

Comments

[sassy-fae.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure if the black jelly bean stipulation is due to being a parent, or due to Dutch heritage! :)

[toad-hall.livejournal.com]

so true, but it really extends to all undesirables. black or minty green jelly beans, check. black licorice, check. bits of meat that I don't like, check. non-prime halloween candy, check. and on and on. I think that's how dads get their bellies :)

[velvetpage.livejournal.com]

I'd be willing to take the minty-green ones off your hands, but the rest can continue to go to the nearest father figure. :)

[toad-hall.livejournal.com]

lucky for me, even w/out children, mr. toad_hall will gladly eat rejects! keeps him on top of his game for the nieces. but if the easter bunny makes a late stop here (and assuming they manage to avoid mr. toad_hall's belly) I will gladly mail you the green ones :)
ps. i hope you feel better soon

[velvetpage.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :)

[zenten.livejournal.com]

I thought that was an accurate post for a minute, and was taken a bit back in horror for what "black jelly bean" must symbolize.

[pyat.livejournal.com]

Thinking about the Bean-Feast? :)

[zenten.livejournal.com]

No, that's not disturbing at all.

[archai.livejournal.com]

Mmm. Yes, as always, *worlds* more meaning is carried in the etymological breakdown.

[catsarah.livejournal.com]

You are the Bean King :)

Was nice knowing you ;)

[pyat.livejournal.com]

Well, at least I get twelve days of feasting and carnal pleasures, first!