Primitive Christianity Revived, Again
Quakers are charming and lovable. They are hardy and thrive even in the coldest climates. In personality, they are generally intelligent, comical and engaging.
They are also fearless.
Most are very vocal, a few even can be said to be noisy.
All this I learned at the Quaker Information Center, “a MUST place for Quaker information."
But why are they called Quakers? This I could not learn.
It was meant as a derogatory term because they would often "quake" under the power of the Spirit. I guess they took this as a badge of honor and begin to call themselves this. I have read this in a number of places. I'm surprised that you did not find it at the Information Center.
It's a joke. Quaker parrots.
You had me going there Doug. Your smiling avatar should have clued me in.
Oh, sorry for missing the joke. I did think it was rather odd that you wouldn't know that. :)
Pat, I missed the joke as well. :)
Here's what started me wondering about chatty Quakers:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/03/nyregion/beloved-parrot-stolen-at....
This site used to feature ads like: "How to stop Quakers from biting and screaming!" but we don't do that anymore, I think.
Another useful article there! http://quakerville.com/QIC/qweaning.asp
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