• ImplyingImplications@lemmy.ca
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      1 year ago

      I figured it came from a similar expression like “happier than a pig in shit” implying the person is happy about something they really shouldn’t be happy about.

    • scarabic@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      Hm that kinda makes some sense. I have to wonder who ever saw a possum do that though. They aren’t much for being seen :)

      • TheWoozy@lemmy.fmhy.ml
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        1 year ago

        If you lived in the country before TV, internet, gaming, or even electricity, you would probably have seen a lot more possums especially when you’re hunting them for tomorrow’s dinner.