In a way terms of endearment are like open heart surgery – it’s instructive to read about it, but really awkward to witness.<\/p>\n
Double awkwardness & pain for a serious heart condition + diminutive, like “Achy Breaky Heart”. If you know what I mean…<\/p>\n
I thought the term “dove” to be of Russian origin, because it’s so frequently used in Dostoevsky’s “Humiliated and Insulted”, but apparently it’s mostly English & French term. You heard this from a non-expert of classic European literature.<\/p>\n
Anyways, FLY MY SWEET LITTLE DOVE<\/a> is not meant to be taken literally.<\/p>\n By the way, the term “toots” which Donald often uses when talking to Daisy, is translated in Finnish as “pulu” (=pigeon).<\/p>\n Although I love Duck comics, “Fly My Sweet Little Domecticated Pigeon” just wouldn’t sound good.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In a way terms of endearment are like open heart surgery – it’s instructive to read about it, but really awkward to witness. Double awkwardness & pain for a serious heart condition + diminutive, like “Achy Breaky Heart”. If you know what I mean… I thought the term “dove” to be of Russian origin, because … Continue reading Urban birds update.<\/span>