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*ahem* throat clearing is an asexual phallic symbol. but on a more serious note - the action of throat clearing is similar to the action of yawning. it just so happens that throat clearing seems to carry connotations opposite to those of yawning. yawning says things like "we get along so well that we don't even need to talk" whereas coughing says things like "our relationship is sick". of course there are those who use the word sick in a positive manner of speaking...share the wealth and stuff...you know.
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