Reminds me of my CO days at Deep Submergence Unit. The Navy has come a long
way from tobacco enemies to advanced hyperbaric chambers. The tobacco enemas
definitely have to cost less though :-)
Best,
Rico aka OB
From: Gar Wright <gar.wright77@xxxxxxxxx>
To: SOGAGG <sogagg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 5:29 PM
Subject: [sogagg] Re: Tobacco Smoke Enema Kit (1750s ~ 1810s)
Ace: You truly are the "obi wan" of all knowledge worth knowing, (and the
other stuff as well).... :)
KD
Gar Wright, 619-733-3309
On Jan 11, 2017 8:25 PM, "dwayne-kay" <dwayne-kay@xxxxxxx> wrote:
I have it on good authority that neither did, in actuality, go away but because
of a deep division within the tobacco and proctology communities, the
requirement surfaced to divide this resource into two sectors: (1) Tobacco
Smoke and (2) Enema Kit. To your point concerning medical marijuana, you are
more than correct sir. “Weed” is used in application of both sectors, i.e.,
you can’t blow smoke without it and no enema should ever be administrated until
you’ve smoked a lot of it… I was able to get all this inside info from Julian
Assange… From: sogagg-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:sogagg-bounce@ ;
freelists.org] On Behalf Of Gar Wright
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 5:15 PM
To: SOGAGG <sogagg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [sogagg] Re: Tobacco Smoke Enema Kit (1750s ~ 1810s) Two questions:
(1) Why did such a promising medical alternative die out? and (2) Does this
suggest yet another use for medical marijuana????Gar Wright, 619-733-3309 On
Jan 11, 2017 8:04 PM, "dwayne-kay" <dwayne-kay@xxxxxxx> wrote:
SOGAGG Colleagues,This is a screen shot from the Facebook page of my old
shipmate Mel Purvis. A great history buff and self-styled philosopher. Even
though he attempted to post of picture of this, apparently it didn’t take.
Maybe that’s for the better. Regardless, here we have yet another revelation
of historical significance. I’m guessing this could win you a number of beer
bets (but don’t try it on a SOGAGGer since we now all know it).Cheers!/Ace
Melvin Purvis SrThe picture didn't postThought you would enjoy this educational
moment.
Can you name this strange old tool?
Do you know what it is?Tobacco Smoke Enema Kit (1750s ~ 1810s).
The tobacco enema was used to infuse tobacco smoke into a patient's rectum for
various medical purposes, but primarily the resuscitation of drowning victims.
A rectal tube inserted into the anus was connected to a fumigator and bellows
that forced the smoke into the rectum. The warmth of the smoke was thought to
promote respiration.
Doubts about the credibility of tobacco enemas led to the popular phrase
"blowing smoke up your ass."
As you are most likely aware, this odd tool is still heavily used by all levels
of government.