I love this picture of a snail. Like many mollusks, snails seem to have been eaten in substantial quantities by early man, as witness the mounds of snail shells found in archaeological sites. See Prehistoric edible land snails in the cirum Mediterranean: the archaeological evidence (2004) (Extensive bibliography)
For an introduction to the lives of wild snails, do take a look at this marvelous book by Elizabeth Tova Bailey: Note: Lewis Carroll wrote a poem, “A Whiting and a Snail,” from whence comes the title of this post: ‘There is another shore, you know, upon the other side. The further off from England … More Les Escargots: Come and Join the Dance
Stereotypes, caricatures, clichés, symbolism, what-have-you abound in our world and cause us to essentially dehumanize others. These photos provide examples of how the others stereotype the French people and their culture: And more: That’s not to say that French companies don’t use the same tactics in their advertising … as we will see on January … More ‘Nuff Said: Stereotypes of France and its Food