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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

‎Random Musings: The Origin of ‘Clam Up?’

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The Origin of ‘Clam Up?’


Clams are shy, taciturn,

restrained.

They don't flaunt their pleasure

or pain.


Clams are cloisterous.

They are not boisterous.


if they were, they’d be ...

oysterous

-GL
Posted by jorge999 at 3:55 AM

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