What is an Arab Strap?

I just bought an album by Scottish band Belle & Sebastian called “The Boy with the Arab Strap”. There’s also a band from Scotland called Arab Strap.

I have some vague recollection that an Arab Strap is something kinky or S&Mish, but can’t find any references online. Anyone know what one is?

From the official Arab Strap site.

Well I’ll be. I thought I’d read everything on their site.

Thanks. Wonder what that looks like…?

Wolfie is this where I get to borrow your cool Southern Belle accent?

Wuh Sir, aah ayum SHOCKED that you’d speak that way in front of a laydeh!"

:smiley:

I’ll blush later, suh. :smiley:

Middle age creeping up, jjimm ? :smiley:

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Could be an idea for a new Straightdope marketing gimmick…

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Mind the splinters.

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Uh, TMI warning, I guess, though it’s on a plastic display model.

Ouch!