Baffling repairs

[Marian]

Is there a funny way to say archaeologist? What do they do but dig up and preserve old bones?

[Kyriel]

Those are paleontologists.

[iavatus]

Those are paleontologists.

Think this is the right track, imho. Smart, not used in a social context, not offensive, and evocative.

"*lock breaks*Cor, this is a treasure trove Steve!"
"Huh? Gold? Gems? Iron?"
"Nuh-uh, old bone knive repairs. Circa 700!"
"........you bloody paleontologist"

[Tiamo]

Bonehoarders and bonedusters.

[*Wiro]

Scientists.

[Wolfsong]

Skeletubbies.

[Marian]

Those are paleontologists.

I knew that! It was really late okay, I was tired shut up.

[iavatus]

So, while I like skeletubbies, think paleontologists is the best choice. Pain to spell, will provoke a lot of huhs?, but should make the point, when explained.

Edit: And I did forget one important facet of paleontologists: They work on the meat on drying racks, either their own or set up by others. Whyyyyyyy?