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Is Bovril really the ultimate beverage for cyclists?

Started by AlmazReica, July 25, 2024, 08:40:57 PM

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AlmazReica

Have cyclists truly unlocked the secret to optimal post-ride nourishment and stimulation with a cup of Bovril, as opposed to traditional hot or cold beverages? Can Bovril truly provide lasting effects and prevent internal troubles after a long ride?
 
Phishhook deleted by moderator. As the post is not entirely off-topic, I'm going to let it stay.

RJBowman

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I know this is spam, but in a weird way it's appropriate for this forum.

Bovril was invented in the 1870's by John Lawson Johnston, a Scottish butcher and dietetics enthusiast. He named the beef stock concentrate after Vril from the book "Vril: The power of the Comic Race", an 1871 science fiction novel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The book was about a subterranean race called the Vril-Ya who had incredible powers from an energy source called Vril.

In 1891, an event called Vril-Ya Bazaar and Fete was held March 5–10, 1891 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. It was the first public science fiction fan event, and the first event build around what might be considered a science fiction franchise. It was a fundraiser for a hospital.

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Sir Henry

Quote from: RJBowman on July 25, 2024, 09:41:26 PMI know this is spam, but in a weird way it's appropriate for this forum.
"Vril: The power of the Comic Race"
If only.The precursor to the epic Saga of Roadrunner and Coyote, presumably. ;)
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J. Wilhelm

Quote from: Sir Henry on July 27, 2024, 07:49:21 AM
Quote from: RJBowman on July 25, 2024, 09:41:26 PMI know this is spam, but in a weird way it's appropriate for this forum.
"Vril: The power of the Comic Race"
If only.The precursor to the epic Saga of Roadrunner and Coyote, presumably. ;)

I believe Mr. Bowman referred to the name "cosmic race," and now I'm wondering if this name was stolen outright by a Mexican philosopher, revolutionary and politician named José Vasconcelos in the 1920s (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Vasconcelos)

It's interesting how sometimes SPAM can generate conversation.  Was this "fishhook" AI generated?