Actually, historically when a traveler stayed at an inn it was likely that he (women didn't travel and stay in inns) would have to share a bed with up to 7 others. In Fredericksburg, VA (where I now live) one inn boasted that a guest would not have to share a bed with more than four others. Pretty good deal in those revolutionary days, and for years beyond the Revolution.
---- Original message ---- >Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 10:31:10 -0500 >From: Paul Brandon <[email protected]> >Subject: Re: [tips] We're here, we're queer (now and for always) >To: "Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS)" <[email protected]> > >I've seen the same argument made about Lincoln. >But before central heating, men often shared beds simply for the warmth. > >On Aug 7, 2009, at 1:18 AM, Allen Esterson wrote: > >> In our "sophisticated" modern times no doubt there are people who >> argue >> that Laurel and Hardy must have been gay -- after all they quite often >> slept in the same bed! But those were more innocent times (and,who >> knows, maybe more sensible in some ways -- though certainly not in >> others, before people jump in to protest!). > >Paul Brandon >Emeritus Professor of Psychology >Minnesota State University, Mankato >[email protected] > > >--- >To make changes to your subscription contact: > >Bill Southerly ([email protected]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
