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Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. ~ Thomas Jefferson

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19 January 2017

One day and a wake-up...

Thought you would enjoy this educational moment...

Can you name this strange old tool?
Do you know what it is?

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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, particularly during an election.
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3 comments:

Sunnybrook Farm said...

Obameter?

Blue said...

Good one. ;)

Anonymous said...

ALONG WITH LOTS OF MIRRORS AND PUPPETS

Wildflower