Why don't sheep shrink in the rain?

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A question put to Elvis on Radio 2! Cracks me up!

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Sorry, I had to post that as I was laughing my head off at the time!

[rabbitygirl]

Sheep won't shrink smudge, due partly to the lanolin secreted from their skin and into the wool.

I used to sell health and beauty products, a few containing lanolin. Customers would often recoil in horror because some people are allergic to it, tho in fact very few are.

I would try to explain it's benefits by jokingly asking when, despite them being out in all weathers, did they last see one with chapped skin!

[sir.knobby]

Dont believe you, you cant pull the wool over our eyes you know

[rabbitygirl]

Hiya knobby. We usually miss each other on here.

You making rash judgements about my truthfulness?

Hope you aren't accusing me of baa hum bug!

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lol rabbitygirl & sir.nobby!

My question was tongue in cheek, but thank you for your informative answer rb. I did already know about the lanolin, but am sure others may benefit from knowing. ;o}

P.S. If you could have heard how Elvis (on Radio 2) tried to put over the answer - it was hilarious!