Al is using an extended metaphor of antarctic exploration to seeking out a lover. Like Antarctica, a person not interested in someone who is seeking a lover can be quite frigid and uncaring.
Sir Henry Shackleton and Robert Scott were antarctic explorers in the early 20th century. Scott was a naval officer who dreamed of reaching the south pole for England. Unfortunately, Roald Adminson beat him there, and Scott found this out after reaching the pole. On the way back, Scott died, and suddenly became a British hero.Sir Henry Shakelton climbed Mount Erebus in Antarctica, and was knighted for this achievement. He made it as far south as the 83rd parallel, which was a record for its time. However, both men were heavily in debt and died broke.
Al is using an extended metaphor of antarctic exploration to seeking out a lover. Like Antarctica, a person not interested in someone who is seeking a lover can be quite frigid and uncaring. Sir Henry Shackleton and Robert Scott were antarctic explorers in the early 20th century. Scott was a naval officer who dreamed of reaching the south pole for England. Unfortunately, Roald Adminson beat him there, and Scott found this out after reaching the pole. On the way back, Scott died, and suddenly became a British hero.Sir Henry Shakelton climbed Mount Erebus in Antarctica, and was knighted for this achievement. He made it as far south as the 83rd parallel, which was a record for its time. However, both men were heavily in debt and died broke.