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In response to "I have a bet with a woman and sex is the prize if I win. I need a link to the origin of "close but no cigar"" by Redmond on a phone

"Fairground stalls gave out cigars as prizes, and this is the most likely source, although there's no definitive evidence to prove that." -- (link)

Posted by Cuzzin Todd (aka cuzzintodd) Jul 18 '09, 21:11

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http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/close-but-no-cigar.html (www.phrases.org.uk)

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This source wasn't trusted -- nm - Redmond Jul 18, 21:33 3
- I just need to prove it had nothing to do with the racehorse Cigar -- nm - Redmond Jul 18, 21:34 2
  - it's from the "ring the bell" game where you use a big hammer to make the weight go up and hit the bell. for such a manly game, ... - zork Jul 18, 21:47 1
    - ah here is a linky to a site that is related to the Canadian national spelling bee -- (link) - zork Jul 18, 21:50

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