Meaning of "go boil some milk, pastor"
I have a problem understanding this verbal confrontation:
In the Black Earth Rising series, a lawyer is hired by dangerous men, represented by a priest. But it seems that they refuse to pay for the service, while the lawyer demands the payment or he will turn against his former client. At the end of this conversation we can hear this:
Lawyer: Pay the piper, Padre. Or I'll pipe the rats right back.
Priest: Actually, I'm a pastor.
Lawyer: Yeah? Then go boil some milk.
The first sentence is an obvious reference to the fairy tale about Pied Piper of Hamelin, in which a piper uses magical flute to lure the rats out of town, but the citizens refuse to pay him, so he uses his magic on their children taking them away too. So the quite obvious meaning is "pay for the provided service or face the dire consequences".
The quick google search for "pastor" + "boiling milk" only shows the Bible fragment about "not boiling a young goat in its mother's milk", but I'm not sure how this is relevant to the plot.
Best Answer
Pasteurization is a process most commonly done to milk, where something is mildly heated to extend its shelflife by destroying some bacteria. The process was invented by Louis Pasteur.
This sounds like pastor. The character makes a joke, by intentionally mistaking a pastor as someone who pasteurizes milk.
Pictures about "Meaning of "go boil some milk, pastor""
What is boiled milk?
Boiling and Pasteurization Pasteurization in the United States involves heating milk up to about 160\xb0F for the purpose of killing bacteria that could make you sick. The boiling point of milk is about 212\xb0F, so it is never actually brought to a boil during the pasteurization process.How many minutes boil milk?
"If you buy milk directly from the milkman, you should heat it at 100 degree Celsius for less than 8 to 10 minutes. In case of milk packets, the content is already pasteurised and there is no need to boil it at high temperature and heat it for less than for 6 to 8 minutes at 100 degree Celsius.Is boiled milk good for you?
It's not only rich in high-quality protein but also an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, vitamin B12, and riboflavin. For this reason, it may cut your risk of osteoporosis and reduce blood pressure. Still, some people are allergic to milk proteins or intolerant to milk sugar (lactose).Is raw or boiled milk better?
According to the Department of Food Science in Cornell University, pasteurised or boiled milk has a longer shelf life than raw milk, contrary to the myth that boiling milk will not reduce its lactose content. Raw milk may harbour E. coli, salmonella and other harmful bacteria.One Life | Pastor Jabin Chavez | Elevation Church
More answers regarding meaning of "go boil some milk, pastor"
Answer 2
Haven't watched the series, but since the lawyer says "Padre" when addressing the priest, I'm assuming at least one of them speaks Spanish.
In Spanish (maybe in other languages as well), "pastor" means shepherd, and shepherds take care of milk-producing animals, so "go boil some milk" could be understood as "mind your own business".
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Ave Calvar Martinez, Ave Calvar Martinez, DS stories, DS stories