| Homeworld Terms Theory | |
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| Theory Information | |
| Title | Homeworld Terms Theory |
| Author | Qnomei |
| Illustrator | Qnomei |
| Date of Publication | October 9, 2015 |
Alright, so we know from Peridot that Homeworld Gems act different and use different words than humans or the Crystal Gems do. She calls Steven "Pebble", for instance, as an insult. In an earlier episode, Garnet used the word "Janked". In the newest preview for Too Far, we find out that Peridot has many interesting terms for parts of the body, but still calls a butt a butt. So, As I scour the transcripts of the episodes, I will make a list of known examples here.
Steven Universe - Too Far (Sneak Peek)
List of Gem Terms and Swear Words[]
(free to contribute)
| Gem Terms | Translation | "Swear Words" |
|---|---|---|
| Gravity Connectors
Limb Enhancers Scent Sponge Touch Stumps Vision Sphere Rhythmatic Pulverizer Leverage Optomizer |
Feet
Mechanical Limbs Nose Hands Eye Hammer Screwdriver |
Pebble |
- Notes:
- Peridot refers to her "Gravity Connector" simply as her "Foot" in Catch and Release.
Explaination[]
There's at least one good explanation for why Homeworld has these terms and the Crystal Gem's don't.
- Gems have functionally immortal bodies, so they don't need to speak in a concise manner. They have all the time in the world to explain something, so there's no reason for brevity.
In addition, they obviously have a culture that we only saw glimpses of before. Their ways will be more clear as Peridot becomes part of the team. It's clear that the Crystal Gems get their vocabulary from interaction with humans such as Greg. It's possible that he even taught them about humans more than anyone else because of his relationship with Rose.