Rosebud blind

[Paul Mackin]

>From grip:

> The anus is 
> frequently referred to as the rosebud, both for the look and color and 
> as a joke for the fragrance emitted at times. Haven't any of you read any 
> classic Victorian porn?

And natch on p. 104 of GR. "Submit Gottfried . . ."

Why does Gore Vidal think he is owed some special veneration
for this usage?

I've probably asked THAT question before. Sorry.

					P.