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editThere is some history behind why we have tablecloths. I heard once they had something to do with the idea that a man might be overcome with desire at the thought of a leg by seeing a table leg, so they needed something to cover them up with. Needs investigating I don't have time for right now though >.<
Liastnir 20:11, 14 February 2006 (UTC)
I deleted the "Traditional Asian Tablecloths" It was a link to a sick porno site.67.34.212.135 16:48, 25 May 2007 (UTC)
Re: "I heard once they had something to do with the idea that a man might be overcome with desire at the thought of a leg by seeing a table leg, so they needed something to cover them up with"
It is a myth - although one that is widely believed by many, including those who should know better. They were used as decoration only (often to cover a table that was in very poor condition), nothing else (a bit like putting a cover/carpet on the toilet seat). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 188.30.52.26 (talk) 23:39, 1 December 2012 (UTC)