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Oct 17, 2015 13:27:01   #
Elwood Loc: Florida
 
JFlorio wrote:
I read the thread wrong. I thought it said antique fool and was looking for a article about moldyoldy.


:lol: :lol: :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Oct 18, 2015 15:07:49   #
badbobby Loc: texas
 
Elwood wrote:
Antique Tool Still In Use - Highly Educational





Thought you would enjoy this educational moment.

Can you name this strange old tool?

Do you know what it is?




Tobacco Smoke Enema Kit (1750s – 1810s).


The tobacco enema was used to infuse tobacco smoke into a patient’s rectum for various medical purposes, but primarily the resuscitation of drowning victims.



A rectal tube inserted into the anus was connected to a fumigator and bellows that forced the smoke into the rectum. The warmth of the smoke was thought to promote respiration.

Doubts about the credibility of tobacco enemas led to the popular phrase “blowing smoke up your ass.”




As you are most likely aware, this odd tool is still heavily used by all levels of government.
Antique Tool Still In Use - Highly Educational br ... (show quote)


used
used and
reused
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Oct 18, 2015 15:09:32   #
badbobby Loc: texas
 
slatten49 wrote:
Wow, was I wrong. :oops: I always thought that political rhetoric was responsible for the phrase "blowing smoke up your ass." :lol:



that too Slat
but jarheads blow a lotta smoke up every ones arse :roll: :roll: :mrgreen:

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Oct 18, 2015 16:06:23   #
AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State
 
JFlorio wrote:
I read the thread wrong. I thought it said antique fool and was looking for a article about moldyoldy.


I must interject here. Moldyoldy may not be of the same political pursuasion as some; however, he seldom is as denigrating as some of our more progressive site members.

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Oct 18, 2015 16:08:25   #
badbobby Loc: texas
 
AuntiE wrote:
I must interject here. Moldyoldy may not be of the same political pursuasion as some; however, he seldom is as denigrating as some of our more progressive site members.


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Moldy is ok
just misguided

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Oct 18, 2015 16:15:16   #
Elwood Loc: Florida
 
badbobby wrote:
used
used and
reused
:thumbup: :thumbup:


:lol: :lol:

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Oct 22, 2015 06:23:47   #
Jimbolai
 
Big Bass wrote:
:thumbup: :lol: At least, if the user were to break wind, you'd see it coming. :D


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Oct 25, 2015 11:46:08   #
beenthere2 Loc: Florida Panhandle
 
[Elwood] this is why tobacco farmers will always be in demand!!!

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Oct 25, 2015 14:03:02   #
Elwood Loc: Florida
 
beenthere2 wrote:
[Elwood] this is why tobacco farmers will always be in demand!!!


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