[Young Werther]

The usuk is an environmental adaptaion. Most mammalian penis erections occur when the copulating instinct causes blood to engorge the "tool'. In the Arctic the walrus' habitat is a constant cold shower. Ergo, a bone in the body is extended into the penis during mating events.

I traveled the DEW Line and the site on the Boothia Peninsula had a military bar which was named the Usuk Lounge. A gilded usuk hung over the bar and its size was quite intimidating. It was 38" long and had a gentle curve!

The Canadian military folk that manned this site collected these icons and would present them to visiting dignitaries. I said, "Ahem!" but alas they didn't give me the "bird!"

[rogue yam]

A gilded usuk hung over the bar...

In San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood there is a bar called Specs' that has an oosik (their spelling) above the bar. Not gilded though, just natural.

[Mr. K]

ok, but where do they hide it when not using it?

This seems like a heck of a genetic evolutionary diversion.

[happygrl]

38" long !!!!!!