Bizarre History of the Merkin (from the listing):

Although the merkin may seem like a “fresh” idea to you, it actually has a centuries old history through many continents.
By its name, “merkin” the pubic wig is said to have been worn as far back as 1620. Originally, prostitutes as well as other women with pubic lice used the merkin to cover the pubic area after shaving. The merkin was also popular after being treated for “French Pox” or syphilis which was back then treated with mercury which caused the pubic hair to fall out. The word merkin is believed to be a derivative of the word “malkin” which could mean a mop and was also used as a demeaning word to describe low class women. The Japanese are also famous for their merkins which are often used to add pubic hair to those lacking it for one reason or another. Through history, merkins have been made of many different materials or animals. The skin and hair of an animal was cut in a triangular shape and applied to the shaved pubic area with glue. Clearly, the merkin has evolved with the times and is now sometimes worn by striptease dancers in combination with perhaps a set of pasties. Still a great way to trick your pubic audience into thinking they saw the real thing. However, today’s merkin audience is hopefully only about to contract some laughter.

Right on!  Where’s my wallet!  (Totally funny, and the history brought the LOLZ!)

Thanks Kerrie!

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8 Responses to “I’m Lurkin’ at Yer Merkin”

1. Jade beads (112 comments.) Says:
   May 4th, 2009 at 7:50 am

   Oh yeah, I just gotta get one myself. Put it on backwards and enjoy a hairy lump at my tail bone when I sit down. It’s almost… no, that doesn’t work.

2. chris Says:
   May 4th, 2009 at 8:39 am

   “pubic audience”
   just totally cracked mr up! coke spray and the whole nine yards~thanks for the yuks!

3. Lotta (64 comments.) Says:
   May 4th, 2009 at 8:45 am

   You guys are going to have to rename this site “Vagina Crafts”. Could catch on…

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4. Deconstructress (2 comments.) Says:
   May 4th, 2009 at 11:09 am

   I want to know where to find a mannequin that provides such a realistic camel toe effect.

5. Lori Magno (46 comments.) Says:
   May 6th, 2009 at 10:02 am

   Y’know, on the whole, I feel a lot less psychotic having NOT invented this.

   THANKS GIRLS!

6. Merlinhoot (2 comments.) Says:
   May 8th, 2009 at 1:27 pm

   Why that is Pee Wee Herman’s
   word of the day

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7. Scolex Says:
   May 9th, 2009 at 3:30 pm

   Why, God, why??? *sob*

8. Evinrude Outboards (1 comments.) Says:
   May 14th, 2009 at 3:37 pm

   Dont usually post comments but thought I might on this occasion. Nice site.