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  • Tits. From threepenny bits, old English coins.

    May 13, 2008

  • Three seems an odd number to describe this particular part of the anatomy. ;-)

    May 13, 2008

  • You need to read more Douglas Adams, rt.

    May 13, 2008

  • Nah. Never could get through those books. But I still think it's an odd number for this expression. :-)

    May 13, 2008

  • A certain triple-breasted character reappears. She may have been able to give you threepence worth of enlightenment!

    May 13, 2008

  • Aha. Now it all becomes clear. Thanks, b! :-)

    May 13, 2008