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• can@sh.itjust.works ⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Evidence suggests that a longer version of the saying was circulating prior to the early- to mid-19th century. The meaning is thought to come from the way clams are protected during high tide, and although the connotations have changed slightly, this original concept is still is the heart of the expression today. First Usage

  This phrase is actually a part of the bigger phrase “happy as a clam in high water” or “at high tide.”

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  • Slakeindagrass@lemmy.ml ⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    And here I thought it was simply because their opening looked like an ear to ear grin… the more ya know! Thank you!

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    • xylol@leminal.space ⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      That’s probably part of it since I assume they would open to feed when high tide happens

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• AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space ⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  L. Ron Hubbard would disagree. Scientology doctrine holds that we inherit all our stress and anxiety from clams who were our ancestors, and their tension between their desire to open and close their hinge. (It is apparently possible to stress out an indoctrinated Scientologist by making opening and closing motions with one’s hand, subliminally reminding them of this.)

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  • DaMonsterKnees@lemmy.world ⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Mate, are you for cereal? I believe you, but, fr fr? Thanks for the share, that’s wild!

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    • AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space ⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      This is an accurate description of Scientology doctrines.

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  • mindbleach@sh.itjust.works ⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Oh that’s why it’s called Operation Clambake.

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• skooma_king@lemm.ee ⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Clams have feelings too

  youtu.be/IRbv518eJbs

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• Sergio@slrpnk.net ⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

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• mindbleach@sh.itjust.works ⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  “A task perfectly suited for a creature so limited in its doingness.”

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