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To: SilentZ who wrote (715742)	5/16/2013 2:55:43 PM
From: one_less	1 Recommendation Respond to of 1584048

It conjurs up images that are less than flattering for the umbrella holder or for the one being sheltered. ==================== The history of umbrellas focuses on two sources: the ancient Greeks and ancient Chinese. As far back as the 5th century B.C.E. Greek women utilized the parasol for protection from the sun and rain. It is considered to be a mostly female item, with a slave typically carrying it to cover their owner. In ancient Rome it was used in much the same fashion. Ancient Roman records indicate it was stolen from the Etruscans, but it could have originated in Greece or even China. familyleisure.com More Modern: "It’s good manners for a gentleman to hold an umbrella for a lady. But when a man has someone shielding him from the elements it sends a whole different message that has nothing to do with appropriate behavior. It is the opposite. It says, “I’m important. Wait on me.” Only douchebags do it." Read more http://hillbuzz.org/your-wtf-moment-of-the-day-obama-and-his-slaves