Q:
Excelsior
A:
As others (and wikipedia) had said, "Excelsior is a Latin adjective meaning “higher” or “loftier”, used in English as an interjection with a poetic meaning of “ever upward” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excelsior)
My theory of why the Asura use it is as a nod to Stan Lee.
Stan Lee wrote the “Bullpen Bulletins” (information page on monthly marvel comic issues), and wanted a way to finish them that would be unique so it was not copied by competitors, he saw the New York state seal and saw Excelsior written on it (it’s the official state motto) and started using it, and it became associated with him.
Usually when he’s in conventions and the like anytime he’s interviewed or talks in public, he says goodbye by saying “excelsior”.
wrapped up in some crazy ritualist hoo-ha from Cantha.
A real grab bag of ‘you can’t hurt me. They’re called Guardians.
“higher, loftier, ever upward” Fitting for these little achievers.
Stan Lee uses this as his catchphrase.
William S. Burroughs
An accurate translation to English would be “Ever upward” or “limitless potential”. It is a Latin word.
Reap The Weak[Reap] – WvW 5-man havok
-Blackgate
Asura sometimes say it in greeting as you pass
George Takei is famous for saying “Helloooo”
George Takei played Sulu in STar TRek
Sulu became Captain in Star Trek 6
His first command was The USS Excelsior
That’s all I got
Excelsior (n.)
fine wood shavings, used for stuffing, packing, etc.
Just sayin…
“Obtaining a legendary should be done through legendary feats…
Not luck and credit cards.”
Excelsior
noun
Printing. a 3-point type: a size smaller than brilliant.