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When studying the earth's past, the Gronks stumbled upon the Greek word πρεσβύτερος (presbyteros), meaning “elder," and, noting that greek and latin were still used and prevalent in human culture in the present, decided to use it when announcing themselves in order to indicate the fact that their existence in the universe stretched beyond that of humans. | When studying the earth's past, the Gronks stumbled upon the Greek word πρεσβύτερος (presbyteros), meaning “elder," and, noting that greek and latin were still used and prevalent in human culture in the present, decided to use it when announcing themselves in order to indicate the fact that their existence in the universe stretched beyond that of humans. Any intimidating effect this might have had backfired when, upon their arrival to Earth, the Gronks learned that the word Presbyterian meant something entirely different in the present day. Humans, who had already become accustomed to referring to the aliens as Gronks due to [ ? ], made no effort to discard the moniker. | ||
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Gronks are generally considered cute by humans. They have multiple tentacles, legs, or feet. | Gronks are generally considered cute by humans. They have multiple tentacles, legs, or feet. | ||
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== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
Revision as of 02:22, 4 November 2024
The Gronks, or the Presbyterians, are an alien race who send members of their species to earth to harvest energy for the machines that could save the Gronks' home planet, Nomalis.
Name
When studying the earth's past, the Gronks stumbled upon the Greek word πρεσβύτερος (presbyteros), meaning “elder," and, noting that greek and latin were still used and prevalent in human culture in the present, decided to use it when announcing themselves in order to indicate the fact that their existence in the universe stretched beyond that of humans. Any intimidating effect this might have had backfired when, upon their arrival to Earth, the Gronks learned that the word Presbyterian meant something entirely different in the present day. Humans, who had already become accustomed to referring to the aliens as Gronks due to [ ? ], made no effort to discard the moniker.
Appearance
Gronks are generally considered cute by humans. They have multiple tentacles, legs, or feet.
Biology
The Gronks are
Culture
The Gronks have a strict set of rules that they follow, involving food/consumed substances as well as physical contact. Gronks are not allowed to touch one another under normal circumstances.
Having carrots for dinner is taboo in Gronk culture.