Posted by Brady on August 10, 2009 at 2:24pm in Off Topic
The other day, after reading yet another "definition of the cappuccino" post out here in electric coffee land, I decided to go looking for pictures of these famous Capuchin monks we all know so well. I've heard a number of different references to their robes (or hats) and the appearance of a cappuccino, and decided that I probably should at least know what these guys look like. Google wasn't much help, and since that's the extent of my research skill these days (ahhh... musty college library stacks, how I miss thee) I figured I'd pose a challenge to the group:
1. Answer this question: What is the relationship between these monks' clothes and our favorite beverage? Is it the color of the robe? the shape of the hat? the combination of colors? the folds of the robes? something else?
AND...
2. Post a photo (or link to a photo) of one of these monks (preferably full-color) that supports your claim. OR, I guess if you've actually met one of these mythical beings and seen the connection firsthand, please describe the garment in detail and be prepared to justify your dereliction of iPhone camera duties.
Not to be an ass, but please only post if you are prepared to respond to both halves of the question. We all know the stories your trainer told you on your first day. Lets see if we can dig deeper than that and learn something together.
(Yeah, pics of this guy don't count...
http://www.women24.com/Woman/Content_Display/E-Cards/DisplayImageBlob/0,,94026,00.gif )
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