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   Fine jams and jellies since 1982 on February 20, 2018 at 9:28 pm

   “Unlike you, who never, ever lasts a long, long time.”
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   “…And I hope it lasts a long,long time. The love I mean. Not the rash.”
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   “But just in case it doesn’t, would you sign this life insurance policy? And then go to sleep?”
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   “But let’s go inside for now. This moon is really giving me a tan.”
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   And so,having convinced Beautiful of his love, Danny moved on to the next part of his plan: talking her in to donating a kidney.
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   “But I have to know…would you still love me if I wasn’t beautiful?”
   “Oh heck no! Wait. Are you rich?”
   “No…”
   “Well than just be glad you got them gams Sweet Cheeks.”
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   Dave Dell on February 21, 2018 at 4:23 am

   Fine Jams – I like it that you used the word gams. I recall a line from an old ‘I Love Lucy’ that had a guest appearance by Betty Grable. Fred Mertz had staked out a ringside seat at a rehearsal because as he put it, “I’ve gotta get a gander at those gorgeous Grable gams.”

   Since I was only 8 at the time a modestly awkward conversation with my father ensued.

   Sadly, in my opinion, by today’s standards Betty’d probably be a thought of as a bit chunky.

   The power of alliteration for recall – 50+ years later and I still remember the line. At least I think I do.

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     fine jams and jellies since 1982 on February 21, 2018 at 7:21 am

     ‘Gams’ is one of those words that should make a comeback. But I like old noir style narratives. As for Ms.(Mrs.?) Grable, I think a beautiful woman is a beautiful woman in any age or weight class. The fashion models these days look like starvation victims in any case.

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       John on February 21, 2018 at 3:29 pm

       I totally agree about “gams.” Gams is a swell word. And, yes, let’s bring back “swell” too!

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     John on February 21, 2018 at 3:32 pm

     I suspect you’re right about Grable. But—like Jam—I think modern standards are absurd.

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