Merkins

In my dictionary, a "false hairpiece for the female pudenda." What the hell could be the purpose of this?

FAQ~cough, cough
a ... a ... a-CHOObookstore!

Hm, where did I get this dreadful cold?


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"Then you learn the lesson,
That it's tough to be so cool ..."

This topic was covered in a classic SD column; but apparently it's text hasn't made it onto this website yet. Never fear. It's contained on pages 232-235 of _Return of the Straight Dope_. It is arguably the funniest column Unca Cece has written.

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"The day after tomorrow is the third day of the rest of your life." -George Carlin

The question "What is a Merkin?" on the ROTSD question index ( http://www.straightdope.com/classics/tsdindx3.html ) leads to a page ( http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a3_232.html ) with no text yet, if you want to watch that space.

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"We're gonna have lawyers here. It'll be a fun time."
--R.R.S.

ok, so that's where this bizarre memory finds its roots. Gimme a break, I read that book about eight years ago! At least my subconscious led me to the correct asking place.

and thanks for the links.