you don't look at the mantelpiece when you're poking the fire

you don't look at the mantelpiece when you're poking the fire

rude slang An unattractive face does not automatically disqualify someone from being a prospective sexual partner, as you can avoid looking at their face during sex. A: "I don't know, man, she's kind of weird looking." B: "You don't look at the mantelpiece when you're poking the fire! Come on, one of us needs to get laid tonight!"

See also: fire, look, poke

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