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'Alien' gargoyle on ancient abbey
BBC ^ | August 23, 2013 | unattributed

Posted on 08/23/2013 8:05:16 PM PDT by SunkenCiv

A gargoyle on an historic 13th century abbey has caused a social media sensation with its resemblance to the monster from the Alien films. Reverend Alan Birss, minister at Paisley Abbey, said most of the gargoyles were replaced during a refurbishment in the early 1990s. He thinks that one of the stonemasons must have been having a bit of fun.

Addition from the 1990s

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TOPICS: History; Science; Travel
KEYWORDS: alanbirss; gargoyle; godsgravesglyphs; paisleyabbey
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1 posted on 08/23/2013 8:05:16 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
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2 posted on 08/23/2013 8:06:00 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (It's no coincidence that some "conservatives" echo the hard left.)
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To: SunkenCiv

rumor has it that hillary clinton was hoping to be prominently featured in the new masonry....


3 posted on 08/23/2013 8:07:12 PM PDT by MeshugeMikey (Block Captain..Tyranny Response Team / al-Kilab Division)
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4 posted on 08/23/2013 8:07:47 PM PDT by Charles Henrickson (Stoned masons.)
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To: SunkenCiv

This gargoyle proudly brought to you by the dental association.


5 posted on 08/23/2013 8:08:16 PM PDT by workerbee (The President of the United States is DOMESTIC ENEMY #1)
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To: SunkenCiv

Rather obvious that block is new...


6 posted on 08/23/2013 8:10:40 PM PDT by BreezyDog
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To: SunkenCiv

We’re The Stonecutters

Who keeps Atlantis off the maps?
Who keeps the Martians under wraps?
We do, we do

Maybe this a conscience-stricken mason.


7 posted on 08/23/2013 8:16:42 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: All armed conservatives.)
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To: SunkenCiv

I don’t care what anyone says, that’s a friggin’ awesome gargoyle, and I’d pay good money for it.


8 posted on 08/23/2013 8:20:10 PM PDT by 1rudeboy
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To: SunkenCiv

Darth Vader is not amused.

9 posted on 08/23/2013 8:24:48 PM PDT by KarlInOhio (This message has been recorded but not approved by Obama's StasiNet. Read it at your peril.)
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To: SunkenCiv

In space, no one can hear your vow of silence.


10 posted on 08/23/2013 8:25:23 PM PDT by edpc (Wilby 2016)
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To: Charles Henrickson
METH
11 posted on 08/23/2013 8:26:00 PM PDT by baddog 219
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To: SunkenCiv
Nice, but not quite as cool as the Predator pumpkin...


12 posted on 08/23/2013 8:27:44 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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To: Joe 6-pack

If obamma had a gargoyle would it look like this or a moose


13 posted on 08/23/2013 8:45:37 PM PDT by shadeaud (Stay Thirsty My Friends)
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To: SunkenCiv

Given the purpose and original meaning of “gargoyle”: The term originates from the French gargouille, which in English is likely to mean “throat” or is otherwise known as the “gullet”;[2] cf. Latin gurgulio, gula, gargula (”gullet” or “throat”) and similar words derived from the root gar, “to swallow”, which represented the gurgling sound of water (e.g., Portuguese garganta, “throat”; gárgola, “gargoyle”).

I’d say that is perfect. Giger’s creation is most famous for its relationship to throats (the “hand” stage attacks through the throat, and the “adult” stage has that terrifying projectile throat). Not to mention the creature is certainly frightening enough to keep any evil spirits at bay. Who cares if it’s not “period”; it fits the spirit of the gargoyle perfectly. As another noted above, I’d pay good money for one, were I in the market for a gargoyle, and further, I’d support any effort to “officially” elevate the xenomorph to legitimate status as a modern addition to the catalog of gargoyle types.


14 posted on 08/23/2013 9:00:13 PM PDT by Little Pig (Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici.)
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Should add too that gargoyles are supposed to be elongated, in order to “throw” the water farther from the building, and the xenomorph’s head is uniquely suited to that purpose by dint of its shape.


15 posted on 08/23/2013 9:01:30 PM PDT by Little Pig (Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici.)
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To: SunkenCiv
Great, 10,000 years from now liberals will say those were their ancestors
and evolved from Rolly Polly bugs.
16 posted on 08/23/2013 9:01:51 PM PDT by MaxMax (If you're not pissed off, you're not paying attention)
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To: SunkenCiv

bttt


17 posted on 08/23/2013 9:05:09 PM PDT by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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To: Charles Henrickson

LOL


18 posted on 08/23/2013 9:06:28 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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19 posted on 08/23/2013 9:27:28 PM PDT by Slyfox (Without the Right to Life, all other rights are meaningless.)
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That’s scary, right there. That’d chase the rats out of the grain bins for sure.


20 posted on 08/23/2013 9:35:00 PM PDT by Smokin' Joe
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