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[Agemegos]

It's probably a reference to a Larry Niven story called "What's the Use of a Chocolate-covered Man-hole Cover".


"Don't get sand on it! It's the only thing we know we can eat!"

[Anaraxes]

Originally Posted by Brett

It's probably a reference to a Larry Niven story

Which in turn comes from an in-joke from Los Angeles SF fandom.

[Jovus]

Originally Posted by Brett

It's probably a reference to a Larry Niven story called "What's the Use of a Chocolate-covered Man-hole Cover".


"Don't get sand on it! It's the only thing we know we can eat!"

Originally Posted by Anaraxes

Which in turn comes from an in-joke from Los Angeles SF fandom.

Right on both counts. Really, I'll be here all week.

[supersaiyandoyle]

"Don't get sand on it! It's the only thing we know we can eat!"

I wouldn't eat a manhole anyways. It covers a hole that is connected to a series of tunnels filled with human waste. Who knows how many fumes have covered the bottom of the common manhole.