[[Oliver]] and I were listening to the CBeebies Best Bits podcast this morning and they mentioned a six-legged spotted beetle called a “ladybird.” It seems that in Britain, as well as South Africa and Australia, this is what they call what we call a “ladybug.” Who knew.
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We had the same conversation
We had the same conversation at our house last evening after hearing Mr. Maker refer to ladybirds on Treehouse.
Rob, as did we; Mr. Maker’s
Rob, as did we; Mr. Maker’s reference sparked that conversation in our house too. That, and the wondering if it is a BBC show or Australian.
Now I did know this…as a
Now I did know this…as a child I went on many trips to the UK and do recall hearing this often (along with many other words that were different from what I knew in Canada). What really reminds me of this though is the children’s book series from the UK. They are called Ladybird books…the logo clearly helps with the remembering! See here…http://www.ladybird.co.uk/index.html
I knew, but I forget why LBJ
I knew, but I forget why LBJ’s wife was called “Ladybird”
Ah…Wikipedia says the
Ah…Wikipedia says the nickname (spelling it “Lady Bird”) originated with her childhood “nurse” likening her prettiness to the bug’s.
LBJ et al notwithstanding,
LBJ et al notwithstanding, the terms are interchangeable. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L…
I always used both.
I always used both.
I’ve always used both.
I’ve always used both.
oops
oops
Both? Well, half of all
Both? Well, half of all Canadians say “shedule” too. An intriguing datum, but not an advance regarding the hypothesis of U.K. origin.
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