I have a dinosaur!!!!!

[thanatos73]

Newly Discovered Older Cousin of T. Rex Is So Badass It's Been Named After Death Itself

Scientists said Monday they had discovered a new species of dinosaur closely related to Tyrannosaurus rex that strode the plain of North America some 80 million years ago.

www.sciencealert.com

 

[Montoya]

Thanatotheristes degrootorum – Greek for "Reaper of Death"

Damn, is it too late to change my name?

 

[CosmicTrader]

 

[Blind Owl]

Canadian dinosaur. Carnivorous, eating primarily the Acer saccharum, which at the time ran about on little legs and had a much more meaty consistency. The great evolution, however has brought the acer saccharum to much more stationary state, which attributes to the demise of the Thanatotheristes degrootorum, as, like all T-Rex species, it hunts by detecting movement.

The more you know.

 

[Vavrik]

Carnivorous, eating primarily the Acer saccharum, which at the time ran about on little legs and had a much more meaty consistency.

Acer saccharum is a plant... It's the maple tree.

 

[Blind Owl]

Acer saccharum is a plant... It's the maple tree.

Yup. And 80 million years ago it was much more Ent-like. Hence being the primary food source of the great Thanatotheristes degrootorum.

 

[Talonsbane]

I think that I'll name it Bob, so that those not in the know (yet aggressive towards me) might think it's harmless & friendly.

 

[Vavrik]

Bob... that sounds like a good name for something like that. The obscurity of the name contrasts with the not so obscure nature of the dinosaur ... pet...

 

[Talonsbane]

Thanks to this thread, I'm tempted to feast on some dinosaur decedents today. I love the 2 piece (leg & thigh) special at Popeye's Chicken when I'm able to enjoy it.

 

[SoloFlyer]

Thanks to this thread, I'm tempted to feast on some dinosaur decedents today. I love the 2 piece (leg & thigh) special at Popeye's Chicken when I'm able to enjoy it.

Hey they had their turn, now it's our time to do the eating

 

[Vavrik]

Mmm. I love me some baked dinosaur! Not so big on fried as my Texan family and friends, but I have a definite weakness for roasted or charcoal grilled.

 

[thanatos73]

Mmmmmm, grilled dinosaur..... With BBQ sauce.

 

[Bambooza]

Mmmmmm, grilled dinosaur..... With BBQ sauce.

I wonder if a Tomato or Vinegar or Mustard base BBQ cause would go best.

 

[Talonsbane]

I wonder if a Tomato or Vinegar or Mustard base BBQ cause would go best.

If in doubt, host a party for friends & family, then try all 3.

 

[Bambooza]

If in doubt, host a party for friends & family, then try all 3.

Damn brilliant. Now to find out which beer pairs best.

 

[Talonsbane]

Damn brilliant. Now to find out which beer pairs best.

That sounds like a perfect reason to cook all 3 as a practice run to research which beer goes best with each by buying 3 of each of your favorites as well as whichever others recommend. While testing each BBQsaurus, you test a different beer with each bite. Just remember to "cleanse" your pallet in between each beer with water. Cheers & enjoy!

 

[Bambooza]

That sounds like a perfect reason to cook all 3 as a practice run to research which beer goes best with each by buying 3 of each of your favorites as well as whichever others recommend. While testing each BBQsaurus, you test a different beer with each bite. Just remember to "cleanse" your pallet in between each beer with water. Cheers & enjoy!

I was in utter agreement until you had to go and ruin it with this water thing...

 

[Blind Owl]

I was in utter agreement until you had to go and ruin it with this water thing...

WTF is "water"?

 

[Vavrik]

WTF is "water"?

Isn't that the substance they use to fill the toilet bowl so it makes that strangely satisfying jingly sound when you take a leak?

 

[Blind Owl]

Isn't that the substance they use to fill the toilet bowl so it makes that strangely satisfying jingly sound when you take a leak?

Ahhhhh, yes!! I remember it now. Horrid stuff. The scentless, colourless killer.