quinta-feira, dezembro 06, 2007
Toad
Toady: one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors; sycophant.
In 17th-century Europe, a toadeater was a showman's assistant; he would (pretend to) eat what were supposed to be poisonous toads. His or her charlatan master would then "save" the toad-afflicted assistant by expelling the poison.
Little wonder that such assistants became symbolic of extreme subservience...
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In 17th-century Europe, a toadeater was a showman's assistant; he would (pretend to) eat what were supposed to be poisonous toads. His or her charlatan master would then "save" the toad-afflicted assistant by expelling the poison.
Little wonder that such assistants became symbolic of extreme subservience...
