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Emperor Norton Day
Posted on January 8, 2003 in Nortoniana
Today marks the death of Joshua Norton, better known as Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico.
For the official and original site that has been ripped off I don’t know how many times by two-bit numbskulls incapable of creating anything new by themselves, click here.
It is traditional to eat crab meat on this day. The ones on your body may be consumed only if you are of the lesser orders of primate. Otherwise, Dungeness Crabs and Red Rock Crabs are the approved varieties, though, in a pinch, you may consume King Crab or the canned stuff from Taiwan instead.
Remember: Don’t call it “Frisco”.
Though it is not customary to send the Emperor or his Chambrlain a GIFT on this holiday, such displays of affection will not be looked down upon.
Who am I kidding?
