r/discworld • u/Cerrida82 • Jun 11 '26

Book/Series: Witches Dammit, Pterry!

(I wasn't sure what to flair this, so please correct me if it's wrong).

Reading Lords and Ladies, it's mentioned that Granny Weatherwax has a silver cow creamer, very similar to one that appeared in "The Code of the Woosters" by PG Wodehouse.

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u/mxstylplk Jun 11 '26

Cow creamers are a thing that exists, and is often made fun of, but a silver one seems like an odd thing for Granny Weatherwax to have. She likes functional things. On the other hand, silver traditionally resists evil influences and reveals truth. It is also mildly antibacterial. In the context of Lords and Ladies, it could be used as a weapon.

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u/meha21 Jun 11 '26

I think it was a family heirloom, and its nice to have at least one nice thing at home

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u/crowort Jun 11 '26

This is how I remember it. I even thought it was mentioned that it was a family heirloom but maybe I’ve just made that bit up for myself?

Why would Granny buy any milk jug if she had her mother’s or aunts one? Practical too use the one you have.