# Scylla **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [November 11, 2001, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734 "2001-11-11T05:08:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Duck\_Duck\_Goose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/50afbb/32.png) [@Duck\_Duck\_Goose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duck_Duck_Goose)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/21 "2001-11-11T06:04:55Z")
Well, I interpreted it as “one who licks yellow-eyed dogs”, which IMO makes more sense, given the context. A Google search for “yellow-eyed dog licker” didn’t turn up anything at all on yellow-eyed dogs who lick, but there were tons of hits for [yellow-eyed penguins.](http://www.yellow-eyedpenguin.org.nz/) So either it must mean “one who licks yellow-eyed dogs”, or else the OP meant to say “yellow-eyed penguin licker”. Which, however, leaves it still unclear as to whether it means “one who licks yellow-eyed penguins” or “yellow-eyed penguins who lick”. English does have its limitations. Perhaps we should try [another language](http://www.altavista.com/sites/babelfish/tr)? Spanish: licker amarillo-eyed del pingüino French: licker jaune-eyed de pingouin German: gelbes-eyed Penguinlicker Italian: licker giallo-eyed del penguin Portuguese: licker amarelo-eyed do pinguim I think my favorite one is the German. “You gelbes-eyed Penguinlicker” has a certain swing to it. And the capitalized “P” is very important. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/22 "2001-11-11T06:14:16Z")
Damn, those were some great posts! It all seems rather silly now, which is a great blessing considering the shitty mood I **was** in. Anger and indignity is too much work for a hippy. As to the link: yes, GD, thread about Bush. But this has been building for a while and finally, well, pop goes the elucidator. You’re taking it for entertainment value deeply offends my self-esteem. Which is probably all to the good. **Water2j** there are two answers to that 1. Debbil made me do it the first time, after that I got the hang of it and didn’t need his help. 2. [W.C.Fields] It was a blonde who first drove me to drink. And I didn’t even stop to thank her [/WCF] **MysterEcks** The dog is the passive participant _lickee_, the yellow-eyed is the _licker_. I hope you appreciate the restraint displayed in the pun-shun. “Yellow-eyed dog licker” is a curse from my Texas childhood, I’ve not used it in years. **imthjckaz** who the hell is Judge Smails? Would he rule on a Motion to Fuhgeddaboutit? Thanks for the lighten-up! Peace on you. Peace on all of you. ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/23 "2001-11-11T06:16:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Duck Duck Goose \* > **So either it must mean “one who licks yellow-eyed dogs”, or else the OP meant to say “yellow-eyed penguin licker”.** I guess it depends on the subjective interpretation of quotes. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Some\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/439d5e/32.png) [@Some\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Some_Guy)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/24 "2001-11-11T06:17:15Z")
I think he may have meant yellow eyed-dog licker, i.e., one who is yellow, and licks dogs, but only those dogs which have eyes. Then again, what do I know? ---
**Author:** ![Duck\_Duck\_Goose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/50afbb/32.png) [@Duck\_Duck\_Goose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duck_Duck_Goose)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/25 "2001-11-11T06:19:26Z")
So, elucidator, I take it that you are no longer in a shitty mood, and thus Scylla is no longer a yellow-eyed dog licker? Is the roast over? [whines] But we just got _started_… [sub]i dint get any beer[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Turbo\_Dog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ce73a5/32.png) [@Turbo\_Dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turbo_Dog)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/26 "2001-11-11T06:21:20Z")
Penguin licking just seems so… wrong ---
**Author:** ![Scylla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/27 "2001-11-11T06:21:50Z")
Geez, you live 34 years, and you lick **one** dog, and look what happens. ---
**Author:** ![Duck\_Duck\_Goose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/50afbb/32.png) [@Duck\_Duck\_Goose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duck_Duck_Goose)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/28 "2001-11-11T06:23:19Z")
You’re too late, Scylla, the roast is over, and I never did see any beer, I don’t think anybody brought any… ---
**Author:** ![Turbo\_Dog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ce73a5/32.png) [@Turbo\_Dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turbo_Dog)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/29 "2001-11-11T06:27:21Z")
There was beer, but me, Sue, Qwisp and Some Guy drank it all I think. Dr. P might have some munchies left though. And it WAS a rather cute dog. ---
**Author:** ![tavalla](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tavalla/32/89_2.png) [@tavalla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tavalla)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/30 "2001-11-11T06:29:20Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Turbo Dog \* > \*\*Penguin licking just seems so… wrong \*\* Have you ever licked a penguin? Try it someday. It might seem wrong the first time, but after that…whooboy, you’ll never be the same again. ---
**Author:** ![MysterEcks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f475e1/32.png) [@MysterEcks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MysterEcks)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 6:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/31 "2001-11-11T06:31:41Z")
All around the thread about Bush, Scylla chases elucidator. Finally he can’t stand it no more. Pop! goes the elucidator! ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/32 "2001-11-11T06:35:48Z")
**Duck Duck** I only have enough spleen for one good vent. But that should in no way hinder you. Freak freely! I really just wanted the Unmentionable One to know. Damn! I think I’ll call my brother-in-law, offer to lend him some money. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/33 "2001-11-11T06:36:03Z")
Another trivial fact in the fight against ignorance . . . some penguin species eggs have red yolks. I once had the privilege to chat with a fellow who was on a turn of the century antarctic mapping expedition. They pretty much lived on penguins (I forget which species). He said that the penguin eggs had red yolks, which took a him a bit of getting used to, seeing as he sucked on them while hiking along. ---
**Author:** ![Turbo\_Dog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ce73a5/32.png) [@Turbo\_Dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turbo_Dog)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/34 "2001-11-11T06:38:25Z")
[QUOTE] \*Originally posted by tavalla \* \*\* > [@](#): > > Have you ever licked a penguin? Try it someday. It might seem wrong the first time, but after that…whooboy, you’ll never be the same again. \*\* I’ve seen a lot of porn with dogs, but never with penguins. I’m guessing they just aren’t that active or vocal. Dogs at least hang their tongue out and look like they are enjoying it. Also, I think it’s a Freudian thing. I have a sister who looks like a penguin. Short, cute, fuzzy, waddles in a drunken stupor, has webbed feet and likes fish. Ick. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/35 "2001-11-11T06:39:49Z")
**MysterX** scancion, boy, scancion. Doggerel without scancion is free verse. ---
**Author:** ![Scylla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/36 "2001-11-11T06:41:49Z")
My eyes are green, couldn’t really tell about the dog’s. I was at the other end. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/37 "2001-11-11T06:49:47Z")
Your eyes are brown. Wanna know why? ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/38 "2001-11-11T06:53:28Z")
I don’t have any beer (I don’t drink), but I have a couple of bottles of red wine my sister gave to me. Anyone want some? ---
**Author:** ![JavaMaven1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/cab0a1/32.png) [@JavaMaven1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JavaMaven1)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/39 "2001-11-11T06:54:22Z")
Yeah, **Scylla** … you suck. You’re the only one to ever beat me at Iron Chef! Nyah. 😃 [sub]Pssst… mind coming back as Chairman so I can go and whip some Fenris butt?[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![tavalla](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tavalla/32/89_2.png) [@tavalla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tavalla)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2001, 7:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734/40 "2001-11-11T07:06:07Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Turbo Dog \* > **I’ve seen a lot of porn with dogs, but never with penguins. I’m guessing they just aren’t that active or vocal. Dogs at least hang their tongue out and look like they are enjoying it.** No, no, no. It’s not a porn thing at all. It’s kind of transcendental, you know. You’re there, the penguin’s there, it’s beautiful, man. Like being in the rainforest, or licking toads for the hallucinogens. [sub]Dammit, the doctors said the medication would help me.[/sub] [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scylla/92734.md?page=3)