Shakespearean Imagination

[uniquepov.livejournal.com]

Well met, neighbours!

It's Wednesday again, which means another installment of Shakespearean Imagination!


As I mentioned in my last post, I have been on holiday for the last couple of posts. In my travels, I saw several people with suitcases that were the size of small refrigerators, with names and addresses written on them that could be read at thirty paces. I had to chuckle, and then went looking for other amusing travel anecdotes… and look what I found!

Kulula Airlines, based in South Africa, has what looks like a really fun sense of humor. Case in point: two of their planes:





So in honour of keeping a sense of humour whilst travelling, today’s word is:

label : la•bel /ˈlābəl/ (noun)(verb) :
noun
- A small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object and giving information about it.


verb
-Attach a label to (something).


Synonym as a noun: tag - ticket - tally - etiquette - sticker - docket - tab
Synonym as a verb: tag - mark


First seen in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night (written 1599-1600). The full text of the play may be found here.

Comments

[tsubasa-en11.livejournal.com]

wow those planes are pretty cool *___* Wish I could board them!

[uniquepov.livejournal.com]

aren't they? I love the "this way up" one.

[e-d-young.livejournal.com]

Looks like on-the-job training for the ground crew.

[uniquepov.livejournal.com]

The "flying 101" does, for sure. It just looks like they've got a great sense of humour.

[insaneladybug.livejournal.com]

LOL! That airplane line is epic, if all of their planes look like those. What a fun way to fly!

I really enjoy your posts. It's really interesting, all of the words Shakespeare invented.

[uniquepov.livejournal.com]

Thank you! It is fun to see how some words that are so commonplace today can be traced back to Shakespeare.

[med_cat]

How interesting that this word was first seen in Shakespeare's work.

And the pictures are hilarious! Thanks for sharing. My mom and my daughter were also much amused ;)

[uniquepov.livejournal.com]

Aren't they?? I laughed out loud when I saw the "this way up" photo. I *so* want to fly with this airline.

Thanks!

[med_cat]

Yes indeed ;)

And you're very welcome!

[anzupeach.livejournal.com]

BAHAHA! I think I need to share this with my fellow Cabin Pressure fans xD They'd all get a kick out of this!

[uniquepov.livejournal.com]

They are rather fun, aren't they? =)