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'''Humbug''' was an exclamation the [[Ninth Doctor]] used after [[Charles Dickens]] refused to participate in [[Gwyneth (The Unquiet Dead)|Gwyneth]]'s [[séance]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Unquiet Dead (TV story)|The Unquiet Dead]]'') | '''Humbug''' was an exclamation the [[Ninth Doctor]] used after [[Charles Dickens]] refused to participate in [[Gwyneth (The Unquiet Dead)|Gwyneth]]'s [[séance]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Unquiet Dead (TV story)|The Unquiet Dead]]'') | ||
== Other realities == | |||
[[File:Ebeneezer Davros.jpeg|thumb|[[Ebeneezer Davros]] uses the exclamation "humbug". ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Daft Dimension (DWM 546 comic story)|The Daft Dimension 546]]'')]] | |||
In [[the Daft Dimension]], after [[Dalek (The Daft Dimension 546)|a worker Dalek]] asked to have [[Christmas]] off from conquering [[the universe]], [[Ebeneezer Davros]] exclaimed "Bah! Humbug! No! Get back to [[work]]!" ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Daft Dimension (DWM 546 comic story)|The Daft Dimension 546]]'') | |||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
The use of "Humbug" in ''The Unquiet Dead'' is a reference to | The use of "Humbug" in ''The Unquiet Dead'' is a reference to Dickens' own character {{w|Ebenezer Scrooge}}, who is widely known for uttering the exclamation. | ||
=== References in invalid sources === | |||
A [[Dalek]] once destroyed his [[television]] when the ''[[Doctor Who (N-Space)|Doctor Who]]'' [[Christmas Special]] was announced, and exclaimed "Bah! Humbug!" ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Christmas with the Daleks! (comic story)|Christmas with the Daleks!]]'') | |||
[[Category:Jargon, slang and colloquialisms]] | [[Category:Jargon, slang and colloquialisms]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:59, 4 November 2023
- You may be looking for the sweet.
Humbug was an exclamation the Ninth Doctor used after Charles Dickens refused to participate in Gwyneth's séance. (TV: The Unquiet Dead)
Other realities[[edit] | [edit source]]
In the Daft Dimension, after a worker Dalek asked to have Christmas off from conquering the universe, Ebeneezer Davros exclaimed "Bah! Humbug! No! Get back to work!" (COMIC: The Daft Dimension 546)
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
The use of "Humbug" in The Unquiet Dead is a reference to Dickens' own character Ebenezer Scrooge, who is widely known for uttering the exclamation.
References in invalid sources[[edit] | [edit source]]
A Dalek once destroyed his television when the Doctor Who Christmas Special was announced, and exclaimed "Bah! Humbug!" (COMIC: Christmas with the Daleks!)
