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Humor hazard.


Among tacky novelty gifts, Christopher Behrens's Penis penis: see reproductive system.
penis

Male sex organ, which also provides the channel for urine to leave the body. Three long columns of tissue extend through its length, covered by elastic tissue and a thin layer of skin.
 Pokey (Quirk quirk  
n.
1. A peculiarity of behavior; an idiosyncrasy: "Every man had his own quirks and twists" Harriet Beecher Stowe.

2.
)--"the book where you're the star!"--is an instant classic, Its 20 pages of heavy, color-printed cardboard are perforated per·fo·ra·ted
adj.
Pierced with one or more holes.
 with a 1 3/4-inch hole in the center, Inside are nine scenarios that call for a snake-like object to be inserted to complete the picture: fire hose, banana, sea monster Sea´ mon´ster

1. (Zool.) Any large sea animal.
 ... you get the idea.

But the book's biggest laugh is the tiny disclaimer on the back cover: "Do not put your penis through the holes in this book or any other unknown holes. Death, severe injury, or papercut may occur. Once purchased, this book may not be returned to the retailer or publisher." It may, however, be returned to any "friend" who laughs when giving it to you.
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Title Annotation:Penis Pokey
Publication:The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
Article Type:Book review
Date:Aug 15, 2006
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