Rakoshi

Ossicle 12-15-2005, 03:35 PM

I realized that, since I first tried to visualize these creatures, I've more or less had a mental image of the reptilian monster from the Kolchak episode entitled "The Sentry." Smile

Anyone else in the same position?

Subadi 12-15-2005, 04:20 PM

I've had a terrible time with my imagining of the Rakoshi, as I've never been able to picture anything other than Chevy Chase as the Land Shark.

Paul R 12-15-2005, 06:17 PM

Subadi Wrote:I've had a terrible time with my imagining of the Rakoshi, as I've never been able to picture anything other than Chevy Chase as the Land Shark.

Thanks - now all I can picture is Chevy Chase as the Land Shark!

Maggers 12-15-2005, 07:44 PM

Subadi Wrote:I've had a terrible time with my imagining of the Rakoshi, as I've never been able to picture anything other than Chevy Chase as the Land Shark.

OMG! I thought I was the only one who had that image! I've always felt sort of traitorous about not being able to get beyond it.

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Tempest 12-15-2005, 08:33 PM

If anyone has read the New Jedi Order series, the rakoshi seem to me like the evil equivalent of the noghri.

A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.

fpw 12-15-2005, 09:57 PM

Here's one of the best renditions of a rakosh.

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fpw 12-15-2005, 10:00 PM

And here's another

t4terrific 12-16-2005, 12:11 AM

fpw Wrote:And here's another

I'll be glad to add one of these to my collection...one day. Big Grin

t4terrific 12-16-2005, 12:11 AM

fpw Wrote:Here's one of the best renditions of a rakosh.

What is this picture from?

Lisa 12-16-2005, 12:40 AM

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t4terrific Wrote:What is this picture from?

I believe that is from the Japanese edition of The Tomb.

Lisa