pale- word-forming element used in scientific combinations (mostly since c. 1870) meaning "ancient, early, prehistoric, primitive, fossil," from Latinized form of Greek palaios "old, ancient," from palai "long ago, far back"
Ancient scene of pre-humans.....
“What? What? You forgot the fries with my order? I’m gonna give you a beating they’ll be still be talkin’ about when they invent McDonald’s Drive thrus.