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#107937 07/18/03 04:21 PM
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Dana is describing approach of a rain storm, not far from the equator, and men having to take steps to keep rain from doing any harm. He mentions the "booby hatch" being closed.
"Booby" refers to a sea bird, easily caught on shore. And a term applied to stupid gullible people. "Booby hatch" is a farily common slang term for a mental hospital.
I'm unsure why the hatch should be so described. Do you know, Faldage?


#107938 07/18/03 04:25 PM
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I ain't Faldage, but..
http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mbooby.html

-joe (googley eyes) friday



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