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?
“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.
“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.
“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.