Although I did learn that there is a type of penguine called the macaroni..
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Thu 27 Oct 2011, 17:55,
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and gentoo.
i watch way too many attenborough shows.
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Thu 27 Oct 2011, 18:10,
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i watch way too many attenborough shows.
Apparently, the name isn't directly associated with food. There were a bunch of 18th century dandy-types known for their rather flamboyant dress sense who were referred to as "macaronis" (although it is said that they had a liking for macaroni as well). The connection is supposed to be the bright yellow crest feathers sported by the penguins.
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