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    Post #1 - December 11th, 2004, 10:07 am
    Post #1 - December 11th, 2004, 10:07 am Post #1 - December 11th, 2004, 10:07 am
    Apparently, because vital Nazi-killin' time was being wasted spitting out bits of hot dog encasement:

    http://www.lileks.com/bleats/archive/04 ... 21004.html
    Last edited by Mike G on December 13th, 2004, 10:09 am, edited 1 time in total.
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  • Post #2 - December 11th, 2004, 10:24 am
    Post #2 - December 11th, 2004, 10:24 am Post #2 - December 11th, 2004, 10:24 am
    The answer is in the ad: To stretch your meat points!

    That puzzles me on so many levels.

    Best,
    EC
  • Post #3 - December 11th, 2004, 10:52 am
    Post #3 - December 11th, 2004, 10:52 am Post #3 - December 11th, 2004, 10:52 am
    The points comments refers to rationing coupons. During the war, nearly all meat and fats were rationed. People wee encourages to eat two meatless meals a week.
  • Post #4 - December 11th, 2004, 12:38 pm
    Post #4 - December 11th, 2004, 12:38 pm Post #4 - December 11th, 2004, 12:38 pm
    That makes sense. Thanks. Although it was much funnier before the historical explanation.

    Best,
    EC

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