Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Land of the Lost yeti

Since Land of the Lost is a movie in the theaters, perhaps it would be a good time to post about the yeti which was depicted in the original tv show.



The synopsis of the 1976 episode I found is an entertaining read.

The native Sleestaks call the club-wielding yeti the "Tapa". Although quite angry and raging, he is easily distracted by cake, and then later by gentle dancing and torch twirling. But unlike most yeti in Popular Culture, he doesn't stay placated and friendly. As soon as that cake is gone or the twirling has stopped, he's launched back into a homicidal rage. It's not like he secretly harbors an innocent, loving soul. I like that about him.

2 comments:

GL said...

You can hardly blame him. Who hasn't gone raving mad when the cake runs out?

Henry said...

Agreed. Also, if you're going to twirl in an entertaining fashion and then abruptly stop, you are clearly a tease, and should be pursued with snarls/growls and the threat of a mauling.