Err... someone else already thought of it and used it some years ago. I believe it was used on an episode of The Simpsons. If I recalled, Homer Simpson was reading stories to the kids, and one was The Illiad (shortened to a few quick scenes).
The King of Troy accepted the gift of the large wooden horse and said (to the people) that line about getting wood and thinking of Trojans. I just can't recall the exact line.

Grape Soda and doughnuts, the food of choice for Dreadnoks everywhere!

Nope, it's not Orion.

I'm really sorry.
For a brief moment I actually thought you were creative and not just a cheap punster.
My mistake.
The Simpsons - how could i have missed that?

I think it was Metron.

I'd feel insulted, but, you're old and are entitled to being grumpy.
With you, CuCr and Dizo around, I must say, it's nice to come here to visit all of you here on the old-folks thread.


Not every one is a fan of the show. I don't watch it often. I like the ones where they take a pre-existing story and do it their own way, like with the Halloween specials.

If I'm remembering the right story that was the Black Racer.

That is correct, Black Racer, aka "Death in a Can."

In the Elseworld story Red Son; Superman is not from Krypton. Where is he from and how did he get to Russia? Bonus points if you can name his parents.

He's from the far future and his father sent him back in time. I believe his dad was Jor-L (L for Luthor).

No offense meant, and yes, I am both old AND grumpy!

Re the Simpsons, I used to enjoy the show. It's just been on so long they have not only stopped being funny, they have started getting very political and very heavy handed at that.
I guess appealing to certain groups who will resonate with their vlumsy attempts at political satire in their minds replaces humor.
It's a shame.
I've stopped watching very often, but I think I caught at least part of the episode you were quoting.
Once again, sorry for mistaking an unattributed quote to creativity on your part.
I'll try to be more careful in the future.

Sorry about the double post. I was giddy from being the 10,000th visitor for the 7th day running

Now, if I were going to say something totally original, I'd use my old joke about the golfers and the buttercups and Jesus. It's open ended and it's an old one of mine.

You got it CuCr. And the bonus for his dadas name. I think Red Son is current Earth 30.