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Old 07-03-2009, 12:27 AM
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I once saw on a menu in Holland 'deep fried codpieces'! YUM! :lol:
I loved this one K. Nearly choked on my tea! Uggghhhh the mere thought.
I thought you'd get it L but wasn't sure if our American friends knew what a codpiece was? :? :D
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Old 07-03-2009, 02:09 AM
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Originally Posted by k3n
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:lol: :lol: :lol:

I once saw on a menu in Holland 'deep fried codpieces'! YUM! :lol:
I loved this one K. Nearly choked on my tea! Uggghhhh the mere thought.
I thought you'd get it L but wasn't sure if our American friends knew what a codpiece was? :? :D


Well this American has no idea what a codpiece is! :oops: :oops: :twisted: :twisted: :?: :?:
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Old 07-03-2009, 04:21 AM
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Ninnie has been sheltered most of her life I guess..


K...I know :oops: don't believe I would care for that menu item :roll:
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Old 07-03-2009, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Ninnie
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:lol: :lol: :lol:

I once saw on a menu in Holland 'deep fried codpieces'! YUM! :lol:
I loved this one K. Nearly choked on my tea! Uggghhhh the mere thought.
I thought you'd get it L but wasn't sure if our American friends knew what a codpiece was? :? :D


Well this American has no idea what a codpiece is! :oops: :oops: :twisted: :twisted: :?: :?:
Codpiece: I hope you are ready for this Ninnie...A codpiece (from Middle English cod, "scrotum") is a covering flap or pouch that attaches to the front of the crotch of men's trousers and usually accentuates the genital area. It was held closed by string ties, buttons, or other methods. It was an important item of European clothing in the 15th and 16th centuries, and is still worn today in performance costume and in the leather subculture.

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Old 07-03-2009, 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Lacelady
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:lol: :lol: :lol:

I once saw on a menu in Holland 'deep fried codpieces'! YUM! :lol:
I loved this one K. Nearly choked on my tea! Uggghhhh the mere thought.
I thought you'd get it L but wasn't sure if our American friends knew what a codpiece was? :? :D


Well this American has no idea what a codpiece is! :oops: :oops: :twisted: :twisted: :?: :?:
Codpiece: I hope you are ready for this Ninnie...A codpiece (from Middle English cod, "scrotum") is a covering flap or pouch that attaches to the front of the crotch of men's trousers and usually accentuates the genital area. It was held closed by string ties, buttons, or other methods. It was an important item of European clothing in the 15th and 16th centuries, and is still worn today in performance costume and in the leather subculture.



:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: TOO MUCH INFORMATION!!! ROFLMBO
G-dad used to say don't ask the question if you don't want to know the answer!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Thanks beachlady, I think. :wink:
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Grandad was right, Ninnie, but you did ask! Now you know why I said: 'I loved this one K. Nearly choked on my tea! Uggghhhh the mere thought'
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Old 07-03-2009, 09:40 AM
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We had lots of giggles when we studied Shakespeare in HS and asked some questions and our Wonderful English teacher, Mr. Vail, told us this information! :?
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In Tucson, we have signs that amuse visitors to our desert - 'Do Not Enter When Flooded.'

When it rains, it FLOODS! Just below the surface of the desert, we have CALICHE, and NOTHING, not even cactus roots, penetrate it.
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Great list!
One of my favorite signs, I saw while driving across Texas a few years ago. It was painted on the, um can't think of the right word - part of the roof that hangs down & covers the eaves? Anyway, it said:

"DIESEL FRIED CHICKEN"

I almost drove off the road laughing!
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Old 07-03-2009, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by zyxquilts
Great list!
One of my favorite signs, I saw while driving across Texas a few years ago. It was painted on the, um can't think of the right word - part of the roof that hangs down & covers the eaves? Anyway, it said:

"DIESEL FRIED CHICKEN"

I almost drove off the road laughing!

Hay Sue, you didn't eat there did you? ROFLMBO
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