Some years ago, I did a lot of research on the original conjoined twins Eng and Chang. After they left show biz, they bought a plantation (Yes, they had slaves), married, and commenced reproducing.
The area about Mount Airy, NC (Andy Griffith's home town and upon which Mayberry was based) is well populated with the descendants of the original Siamese twins.
Apparently, Eng and Chang could never have been surgically separated because they shared a liver. When one died, the other did also, of course.
Wow, that was really uplifting. Especially the scissors part, I really liked the scissors part. Now I want to get my scissors and cut off chunks of skin so I can sew up the holes.
Wassit? You going through a depression? That was a really ugly post and I thought some of mine were bad. Now I'm feeling outdone. That's very depressing. God, I feel so depressed now.....
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I did read the story first for background as requested and found it to be interesting indeed.
ReplyDeleteThe video though, to be honest, was rather creepy.
Christopher,
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's creepy. Maybe I should have saved the video until Halloween.
It does make you question what it might be "like" to be a conjoined twin, though, and unwillingly share an intimate life with another person.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the h/t, AoW!
ReplyDeleteSome years ago, I did a lot of research on the original conjoined twins Eng and Chang. After they left show biz, they bought a plantation (Yes, they had slaves), married, and commenced reproducing.
ReplyDeleteThe area about Mount Airy, NC (Andy Griffith's home town and upon which Mayberry was based) is well populated with the descendants of the original Siamese twins.
Apparently, Eng and Chang could never have been surgically separated because they shared a liver. When one died, the other did also, of course.
What must their life have been like? Never alone!
Funny, that's what they say about me ... strange but interesting.
ReplyDeleteIt has to be a difficult life.
ReplyDeleteA very dark video, interesting, though. Profound and deep.
Wow, that was really uplifting. Especially the scissors part, I really liked the scissors part. Now I want to get my scissors and cut off chunks of skin so I can sew up the holes.
ReplyDeleteWassit? You going through a depression? That was a really ugly post and I thought some of mine were bad. Now I'm feeling outdone. That's very depressing. God, I feel so depressed now.....
Black Sheep,
ReplyDeleteWeird stuff like this doesn't depress me. Instead, I realize how lucky I am.
But, hey, that's just me.