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.
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rumor has it that hillary clinton was hoping to be prominently featured in the new masonry....
This gargoyle proudly brought to you by the dental association.
Rather obvious that block is new...
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.
I don’t care what anyone says, that’s a friggin’ awesome gargoyle, and I’d pay good money for it.
In space, no one can hear your vow of silence.
If obamma had a gargoyle would it look like this or a moose
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.
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.
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That’s scary, right there. That’d chase the rats out of the grain bins for sure.
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