Which, Of Course
Obviously! is Romanian. It means "Water of Life" which is the translation from the Gaelic "Uisge Beath", from which we ultimately derive "Whisky". Never "Whiskey" as that is the <hack spit> Irish version, which, apart from the extra "e", Conrad wouldn't be able to tell the difference even at gunpoint. The Romanians themselves have a fiery spirit called "Tsuica" which is a variety of plum brandy, usually drunk as an aperitif before meals. In small glasses! because it's about 45% proof. Art!
Well now, having broadened your cultural horizons, let us speed to post all the links to previous editions of BOOJUM! where we obsessed more with Estonian and Finnish, which are quite similar in ter
ANYWAY the links
2024
2023
2022
BOOJUM!: When The Sea Is Made Of Sand
2021
2020
BOOJUM!: Conrad: Not An Ornithologist
2019
2018
BOOJUM!: A Laughing Fellow Rover
2017
2016
BOOJUM!: Conrad Is CROSS! INCANDESCENTLY CROSS!
2015
BOOJUM!: Psycho Sild From Bardfuild!
2014
BOOJUM!: From Theme To Anathema
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