November 25, 2005

Skallybu

This is a perfect illustration of how language changes and evolves. It is also pretty funny.

On Wednesday we were driving through a little town called Missão Velha on our way from Fortaleza to Juazeiro do Norte. As we went through the downtown area, I noticed a little eating establishment off to the side with the word "SKALLYBU" emblazoned across the top. I had never run into that word before in all my time in Brazil. Curious, I turned to my wife and asked "What is Skallybu?"

"I think it is some sort of magic sword," she replied.

"Magic sword...you mean Excalibur?

"Yes, Skallybu."

All I know is that the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table will never be the same.

Posted by Andrew on November 25, 2005 9:17 AM.