blake murphy wrote:

> On Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:58:36 -0800, Blinky the Shark >
> wrote:
>
>>ChattyCathy wrote:
>>
>>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com/
>>
>>I believe this is a genetically linked trait.
>>
>>BUT here's something to consider: is the difference in making stinky pee
>>or not making stinky pee -- or is the difference in the ability to
>>*perceive* the stinky pee that everyone makes after eating asparagus?
>
> i think the ability to produce it and the ability to smell it are both
> genetically determined.
>
> <http://www.lesjones.com/posts/003388.shtml>

Ah hah! Nice explanation there. With a surprise or two -- like the
ability to smell asparagus pee dimishing after middle age.

Thanks for that link. And your interest in the interesting question.

> cecil adams of *the straight dope* does note that:
>
> It is said that in a venerable British men's club there is a sign
> reading "DURING THE ASPARAGUS SEASON MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO
> RELIEVE THEMSELVES IN THE HATSTAND."



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