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Re: Clams
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"Patricia Gima, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 25 Jan 1997 12:35:46 -0600
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>In a message dated 97-01-25 11:44:40 EST,  Kathy Dettwyler writes
>
><< be happy as a clam. >>
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>Kathleen, I'll ask for forgiveness ahead of time since this is off the topic
>of lactation, but would someone please explain the origin of "Happy as a
>clam?"  I've never seen a clam be happy -- or unhappy -- or frustrated, or
>disgruntled or ecstatic or frightened (Unless they are going to be made into
>chowder).  Of course, I'm not intimately acquainted with the emotional
>disposition of clams.... perhaps someone from the Chesapeake Bay area could
>respond?

Could it be that WIDE smile of the shell? I'll bet Richard Lederer would know.

Patricia Gima, IBCLC
Milwaukee

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