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Candle?
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Posted Mar 8, 2005 by Severa
I don't understand the one about the old ladies and the candle. Could someone enlighten me?

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Candle?
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Posted Mar 8, 2005 by katkodl
Nice to see that I'm not the only one... please enlighten me as well. bigeyes

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Candle?
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Posted Mar 9, 2005 by Alexo0o - Wants a biscuit
No. It's rude. Just use your imagination.

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Candle?
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Posted Mar 9, 2005 by KerrAvon - Regret is a part of life. But keep it a small part.
Imagine it was spelt 'wears [out] the candle'.

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Posted Mar 9, 2005 by Alison (ACE)
I didn't get it either, but that IS rude! bigeyes

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Posted Mar 9, 2005 by Alexo0o - Wants a biscuit
The version I heard was two nuns in the bath and one says "where's the soap?"

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