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Old 12-15-2013, 11:52 AM
Byron Byron is offline
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I have already said Phantom for the mask but the symbolism (if there is any) of there being only heads of roses escapes me.
In fact my first reaction was ancient Egypt, where the speedos worn under the costumes were a little larger than yours, as you will see:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2fqjsijaMM
This is a very clever and popular cabaret and music-hall routine from the past by Wilson Keppel and Betty - the sand dance here is eighty years old but never fails to make me laugh when I see a clip.
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