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by -NUNYA-- on May 28th, 2009
Maybe because they are holding a "pan" by the "handle" as they wait for some loose change to "tink" into the pan? Just a guess. +5
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by uncacal on May 28th, 2009
As good an answer as any.
by Outta-here on May 28th, 2009
Thanks uncacal and Science Dude!!!
by -NUNYA-- on May 28th, 2009