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Lynn from Fargo Ografmorffig wrote:
> The Goops they lick their fingers.
> The Goops they lick their knives.
> They spill their broth on the tablecloth,
> And, oh! They lead disgusting lives.
>
> [Can't remember this line]
> [or this one . . .]
> And loud and fast they chew.
> And that is why I'm glad that I
> Am not a Goop; are you?
>
> Better Homes and Gardens Storybook c. 1950
> Reprinted c. 1970
>
> Lynn in Fargo
>



Never heard of the Goops, until now. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goops


Hey, I could always use some anti-Goop lessons, but not while I am
eating breakfast. <schlurrrrrp!>


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