my first interpretation was: the english speaking middle english. i sensed some witticism re the common man and his ability in the use of languege. then i realized that said ability is higher than mine.
An average cup cake requires a speed of 410 000 km/h in order to perforate a 25 cm thick armour plate.
Lets all try this experiment at home, boys and girls!
(just thought I'd resurrect this. for some reason...)
Then provoke the cup cake that is approaching you at a speed of 410 000 km/h, and not only slightly, no half-measures here, you have to really provoke it! Really really! Taunt it, harass it sexually if you must, but make it seethe!
Sorry to interrupt, but I must say that the title of this thread reminds me of a line from the latest Bal-Sagoth album: "And the sylvan liege locked tight the gates of his arboreal realm..."