The Jurassic Park “velociraptors” were actually based on Deinonychus. Crichton changed the name to be more dramatic. (That is, readily understandable by poorly educated audiences; Deinonychus means “terrible claw”, which should be dramatic enough for someone who speaks ancient Greek.)
wiatr over 7 years ago
I still wouldn’t want to get bitten by a flock of them.
Dkram over 7 years ago
Two feet tall with feathers and TEETH!
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Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 7 years ago
Well, not really ruining my day.
I think that fact is kinda neat.
Sir Ruddy Blighter over 7 years ago
yeah that doesn’t ruin my day…it doesn’t even ruin Jurassic Park for me.
Veni Vidi Vici over 7 years ago
The dinos in Jurassic Park were more like Utahraptors. Bigger, but still had feathers
markmoss1 over 7 years ago
The Jurassic Park “velociraptors” were actually based on Deinonychus. Crichton changed the name to be more dramatic. (That is, readily understandable by poorly educated audiences; Deinonychus means “terrible claw”, which should be dramatic enough for someone who speaks ancient Greek.)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deinonychus#In_popular_culture
Perkycat over 7 years ago
Thanks, Will. Now I might as well just go back to bed!
Lawrence Stetz Premium Member over 7 years ago
Great, now I have to unsubscribe from this comic you huge jerk.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 7 years ago
You didn’t ruin my day, Will! :-D
Lawrence Stetz, I assume that was a “tongue in cheek” joke, in which case, good one!
tammyspeakslife Premium Member over 7 years ago
Assuming that I care.
Pedmar Premium Member over 7 years ago
And please stop referring to them merely as raptors. A raptor is a bird of prey, like hawks, eagles, and falcons.