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Yep, you did. 
True, but if you’re going to “fight the good fight” here in GQ, why not fight against stupid joke answers? There are about a dozen of them here, all wasting time and hampster energy.
At least opinions such as LorieSmurf, NinetyWt, mojave66, lisacurl & Auntbeast are informed opinions, based upon their personal experiences. How can you get a better answer than that with such an OP?
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Actually, the jokes were mainly in response to the complaints.
Since the OP hasn’t returned to clarify, I’d say the most likely explanation has already been offered. He is mistaking varicose veins for bruises. Perhaps the Surreal will return to clarify his question. Otherwise, I don’t see much point in looking for ever-more-obscure speculations.