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:''Searching for my lost shaker of salt.''
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*The juxtaposition of Lime and Salt is a reference to the drinking of tequila. One very common method involves downing the tequila, licking some salt, and biting a segment of lime. (In no particular order.)
*The juxtaposition of Lime and Salt is a reference to the drinking of tequila. One very common method involves downing the tequila, licking some salt, and biting a segment of lime. (In no particular order.)
*Also, salt and citrus are vicious ways of aggravating a bad situation. [[wikipedia:Salting|Rubbing salt into someone's wounds]] is an old-time disinfectant, excruciatingly painful, and a common follow-up torture to a flogging. Vinegar (acetic acid) or citrus juice (citric acid) can be used for the same purpose, and is just as effective. Thus, not only are you bitten with sabre teeth, there's lime juice and salt rubbed in.
*Also, salt and citrus are vicious ways of aggravating a bad situation. [[wikipedia:Salting|Rubbing salt into someone's wounds]] is an old-time disinfectant, excruciatingly painful, and a common follow-up torture to a flogging. Vinegar (acetic acid) or citrus juice (citric acid) can be used for the same purpose, and are just as effective. Thus, not only are you bitten with sabre teeth, there's lime juice and salt rubbed in.


==Collection==
==Collection==

Revision as of 22:43, 4 November 2006

tiny shaker of salt
tiny shaker of salt

All is well in Margaritaville now that you've found this. With this equipped, your sabre-toothed lime will be able to rub salt in your enemies' wounds, both figuratively and literally.

Type: familiar equipment
Familiar: unknown
Selling Price: 75 Meat.

+5 to Familiar Weight


(In-game plural: tiny shakers of salt)
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Description ID: 10047001
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References

  • The first line of the description of this item alludes to lyrics from the Jimmy Buffett song, "Margaritaville".
Wastin' away again in Margaritaville
Searching for my lost shaker of salt.
  • The juxtaposition of Lime and Salt is a reference to the drinking of tequila. One very common method involves downing the tequila, licking some salt, and biting a segment of lime. (In no particular order.)
  • Also, salt and citrus are vicious ways of aggravating a bad situation. Rubbing salt into someone's wounds is an old-time disinfectant, excruciatingly painful, and a common follow-up torture to a flogging. Vinegar (acetic acid) or citrus juice (citric acid) can be used for the same purpose, and are just as effective. Thus, not only are you bitten with sabre teeth, there's lime juice and salt rubbed in.

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