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by uncacal on May 28th, 2009
The outstretched arm is supposed to represent a panhandle. Often called 'stemmers' as well.
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by -NUNYA-- on May 28th, 2009
You must be British. +6
by Outta-here on May 28th, 2009
No. People stem all over Boston, everyday. That is what THEY call it.
by uncacal on May 28th, 2009