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Show gimHiiwaraiw I. . by richord kaUbjion 9 ! Q ou 1 I the inkhern j I U-J "Love Your Nosel" liiiiiimtipw Got to thinking about noses the other day, although why Is still a mystery. Anyway, the thought presented Itself that, rarely do any of us think very much about our noses except In relation to unpleasant experiences. It takes a post-nasal drip, zero-degree weather or a backed up toilet before we give It much attention. Continually identified negatively, It is a good thing It Isn't possible for noses to secede from the facial union or we'd all be walking around with a rather blank look. If any single part of an Individual's physical makeup could be independently afflicted with Its own Inferiority complex, It would have to be his neglected and abused nose. It Is high time we cease such slighting and begin to love and appreciate our noses. We've all heard about Eastern seers who, In pursuit of wisdom and tranquility of spirit, spend many hours In the contemplation of their navels. But how many have you heard about who spend even a few minutes pondering their proboscises? Sometimes the question Is asked: "What physical characteristic do you look for when you first meet a member of the opposite sex?" A man might answer, "Her eyes, hair or figure.'' A woman might reply, "His smile or his build." But honestly, frlendsl; have you ever heard anyone answer, "The nose!" If we really face it (oopsl), many will agree that, except for the big toe, the nose Is probably our least attractive feature. And right up there In front too, where everyone can see Itl One of the ways general contempt for this facial protuberance comes across Is In some of the verbal expressions so commonly connected with It, ranging all the way from mild scorn to the vulgar. For example, how often have you heard someone referred to as being "nosey", or called a "bird beak", a "snot-nosed kid" or "ski slope." Then there's the rather revolting Idea found In that one-time country-western song hit In which is expressed the hope: "May the bird of paradise fly up your nose." I never could make up my mind whether that was supposed to be a blessing or a curse, however, the Idea always sounded as If It might be somewhat uncomfortable. Then may we suggest that some thought be given to what life would be like without the noble nose. Of course, this could have a particular social significance on romance in the Yukon; might require a complete re-thlnklng on the part of some Eskimos. But there are some other thoughts which might help us appreciate our noses. For example, If you didn't have a nose: what would you poke Into other people's business?; what would you follow?; -what would you turn up at people?; what would you wrinkle at bad odors?; -where would the files land?; -what would you rest your eyeglasses on?; ( : what would you thumb at someone?; ; -what excuse would the ladies give for their trips tot: powder room?; and , -what would look cuter with freckles?" ; The fact is, friends, you don't often hear anyone raisirig ; cry of Indignation on behalf of the nation's noses, so I want to here and now. .."Up with noses I" (Something doesn't sound . right about that.) What I'm trying to say Is, let's recognize and appreciate noses. Let's no longer act as though we're ashamed of tNi They may be Roman, pug, flat, snoutlsh, bulbous, bird a. broken, too large, too small, Just right, stopped up or runriij It makes no difference. ..whatever it is, It's all youri andS . only one you've got. So, friends, love your nose, and again 1 1 Love your nose! If you don't, who will? |