It has been in our collective existence since antiquity. Generally it is white. It is wild and untameable. A symbol of purity and grace, which could be captured only by a virgin. There are references to unicorns in the Old Testament of the Bible Thanks to the King John version which turns the re'em into a unicorn. Both are equally unknown to exist.
The unicorn continues to hold a place in popular culture. It is used as a symbol of fantasy or rarity. It has mostly been co-opted into a feminine character of vivid colours that can be sold as fluffy toys. So that means there are unicorn movies, games and theme park characters too. And then don't forget the LGBT community adopted it along with many other symbols.
With uni and corn composing its name, it is perfect for kid jokes:
Q: What did the mythical creature serve at his barbecue?
A: Unicorn on the cob.
Q: What is the difference between a carrot and a unicorn?
A: The first is a bunny feast, the other is a funny beast.
Q: Why do unicorns like silly jokes?
A: Because they’re uni-corny.
Q: What street do unicorns live on?
A: Mane Street.
Q: What’s black and white and eats like a unicorn?
A: A zebra.
Q: Why can you always trust what a unicorn says?
A: They’re no bull.
Q: Do they have unicorns at the zoo?
A: Yes – they’re just big, grey and called rhinos.
Q: What do unicorn moms bake on Sunday?
A: UniCorn muffins.
Q: Why do unicorns listen to polkas?
A: They like to hear unicordians.
Q: What do they call the best student at Unicorn University?
A: The A-corn.
Q: What do unicorns call their dad?
A: Pop corn.
And to complete a perfect Unicorn day: Write some unicorn jokes on little pieces of paper, fold or roll them up, and stick them inside a balloon. Blow the balloon up and tie it off. Play a game of pop the balloon, in which kids sit on a balloon to pop it. When they do, they can read the joke or have an adult read it to them. It’s hilarious!
Here is Millie looking so pensive - a typical Cavalier expression.
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