November 27, 2001
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Cool high-school science experiment: Mapping The Homunculus. The 15 year old in me wonders why nipples and other naughty bits aren't mentioned, though. Bet they'd be really big!!!
No blue balls?
posted by hellinskira at 2:08 PM on November 27, 2001
posted by hellinskira at 2:08 PM on November 27, 2001
since everyone is done in here I just thought I'd say that "mapping the homunculus" sounds a lot like a high-brow masturbation euphemism.
posted by Kafkaesque at 4:42 PM on November 27, 2001
posted by Kafkaesque at 4:42 PM on November 27, 2001
I thought the Homounculus was the concept that was perpetuated by the catholic church in the 1700's, after the invention of the microscope, that the human body was fully formed in a tiny state when conception happened... which is the root of the anti-abortion sentiments in the religious community.
At least, that's what my historical philosophy professor said.
posted by SpecialK at 6:38 PM on November 27, 2001
At least, that's what my historical philosophy professor said.
posted by SpecialK at 6:38 PM on November 27, 2001
And I actually thought the homunculus was a golem-like thingy you made using sperm and hair. And maybe some frozen yoghurt if some is handy.
Faust featured one if my memory doesn't fail me.
posted by Kafkaesque at 7:29 PM on November 27, 2001
Faust featured one if my memory doesn't fail me.
posted by Kafkaesque at 7:29 PM on November 27, 2001
It's also an ancient metaphor for consciousness -- the homunculus is a little man who sits in the mind and controls the person. Here's an encompassing definition.
posted by skyline at 7:38 PM on November 27, 2001
posted by skyline at 7:38 PM on November 27, 2001
Pfft...nowhere near as cool as quasits.
posted by obiwanwasabi at 9:47 PM on November 27, 2001
posted by obiwanwasabi at 9:47 PM on November 27, 2001
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Most people drew them in though.
posted by hellinskira at 2:05 PM on November 27, 2001