On 2008-03-13, blake murphy wrote:

> 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."
>
> ...i heard it as 'umbrella stand,' but who knows.

I'd like to see proof of that.

No, not proof of THAT --- just the sign.


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