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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. | 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 === | |||
[[File:Ebeneezer Davros.jpeg|thumb|[[Ebeneezer Davros]] uses the exclamation "humbug". ([[NOTVALID]]: ''[[The Daft Dimension (DWM 546 comic story)|The Daft Dimension 546]]'')]] | |||
A [[Dalek]] once destroyed his [[television]] when the ''[[Doctor Who (N-Space)|Doctor Who]]'' [[Christmas Special]] was announced, and exclaimed "Bah! Humbug!" ([[NOTVALID]]: ''[[Christmas with the Daleks! (comic story)|Christmas with the Daleks!]]'') | |||
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]]!" ([[NOTVALID]]: ''[[The Daft Dimension (DWM 546 comic story)|The Daft Dimension 546]]'') | |||
[[Category:Jargon, slang and colloquialisms]] | [[Category:Jargon, slang and colloquialisms]] | ||
Revision as of 11:38, 15 June 2022
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Humbug was an exclamation the Ninth Doctor used after Charles Dickens refused to participate in Gwyneth's séance. (TV: The Unquiet Dead)
Behind the scenes
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
A Dalek once destroyed his television when the Doctor Who Christmas Special was announced, and exclaimed "Bah! Humbug!" (NOTVALID: Christmas with the Daleks!)
After a worker Dalek asked to have Christmas off from conquering the universe, Ebeneezer Davros exclaimed "Bah! Humbug! No! Get back to work!" (NOTVALID: The Daft Dimension 546)
