Unfortunately (or maybe not) for Galileo, a large number of the population after hearing his name would now be singing 'Galileo Galileo' in a mix of high and low pitched notes.
I see a little silhouetto of a man,
Scaramouche, scaramouche will you do the fandango
Thunderbolt and lightning-very very frightening me
Galileo, Galileo,
Galileo, Galileo
Galileo figaro-magnifico...
Now, what would it be better to be famous for? Being a scientific genius or the Queen song? Would you be annoyed if you were really famous for something and then something like a song came along and stole the thunder of your real achievements? If you catch my drift. (I am half asleep whilst writing this. Forgive me :-P ) I'm actually unsure. If I was some sort of genius, I think I'd like to be known for the things I achieved... But then again, in our dear friend Galileo's case, I think he might find it amusing if every time someone said his name they'd be singing it. Or would that get kinda old kinda quick? Though, I must admit, I'm mildly amused by the thought of someone going up to Galileo himself and greeting him by singing 'Galileo, Galileo'. Judging by his portrait, he might not be so amused...
I think I really need to stop blogging when I'm tired... Though now I won't be able to sleep because I'll be singing Bohemian Rhapsody all night. Awesome song... But not really sleepy type music.
Fact of the Day : Galileo, not Einstein, first came up with the theory of relativity. Einstein developed the idea further and came to what we know it to be. Now, if you happen to watch that episode of QI with friends or family, you can be clever and know the answer to that question. :-P
Sleepytimes me thinks.
Much love.
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