Orange: Difference between revisions
From Tardis Wiki, the free Doctor Who reference
No edit summary |
|||
| Line 10: | Line 10: | ||
* Like all citrus fruits, oranges were rich in [[citric acid]], a precursor to vitamin C. As such, they would not have been on the menu for [[Cessair of Diplos]], for whom citric acid was toxic, a fact discovered by [[Romana I|Romana]] and [[Amelia Rumford|Professor Rumford]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Stones of Blood]]'') | * Like all citrus fruits, oranges were rich in [[citric acid]], a precursor to vitamin C. As such, they would not have been on the menu for [[Cessair of Diplos]], for whom citric acid was toxic, a fact discovered by [[Romana I|Romana]] and [[Amelia Rumford|Professor Rumford]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Stones of Blood]]'') | ||
*One [[Christmas]] eve, [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] and [[Romana II|Romana]] snuck into [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart]]'s house dressed as [[Santa Claus]] and left two oranges and a [[walnut]] in his Christmas stocking. ([[ST]]: ''[[Special Occasions: 3. Better Watch Out, Better Take Care]]'') | |||
*In an alternate timeline created by [[Mortimus]], oranges grew in and around central London, but were inedible and glowed. They were used by the human survivors as night lights. ([[NA]]: ''[[Blood Heat]]'') | *In an alternate timeline created by [[Mortimus]], oranges grew in and around central London, but were inedible and glowed. They were used by the human survivors as night lights. ([[NA]]: ''[[Blood Heat]]'') | ||
Revision as of 20:37, 18 February 2011
Orange refers to an Earth citrus plant and the fruit that grows on the plant.
References
- Oranges grew in the warm Mediterranean climate of the Duchy of San Martino in 15th century Italy. Sarah Jane Smith was picking and eating oranges when she was captured by members of the Cult of Demnos. (DW: The Masque of Mandragora)
- Orange juice is a key ingredient in a screwdriver, the other being vodka. (DW: Black Orchid)
- Before taking her to the Palace Theatre, the Doctor promised Leela, "if you're very good, I'll buy you an orange." (DW: The Talons of Weng-Chiang)
- During the time these events occurred, oranges and most other fruit were rare treats, due to their perishable nature and the lack of practical refrigeration and pesticides. They were often purchased as gifts for ladies and children, especially at Christmas.
- Like all citrus fruits, oranges were rich in citric acid, a precursor to vitamin C. As such, they would not have been on the menu for Cessair of Diplos, for whom citric acid was toxic, a fact discovered by Romana and Professor Rumford. (DW: The Stones of Blood)
- One Christmas eve, the Doctor and Romana snuck into Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart's house dressed as Santa Claus and left two oranges and a walnut in his Christmas stocking. (ST: Special Occasions: 3. Better Watch Out, Better Take Care)
- In an alternate timeline created by Mortimus, oranges grew in and around central London, but were inedible and glowed. They were used by the human survivors as night lights. (NA: Blood Heat)
See also
