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A meme is an idea, behavior, or style that spreads by means of imitation from person to person within a culture and often carries symbolic meaning representing a particular phenomenon or theme.

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[–] [email protected] 26 points 4 days ago (3 children)

Evidence suggests that a longer version of the saying was circulating prior to the early- to mid-19th century. The meaning is thought to come from the way clams are protected during high tide, and although the connotations have changed slightly, this original concept is still is the heart of the expression today. First Usage

This phrase is actually a part of the bigger phrase "happy as a clam in high water" or "at high tide."

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 4 days ago (2 children)

And here I thought it was simply because their opening looked like an ear to ear grin… the more ya know! Thank you!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

That's probably part of it since I assume they would open to feed when high tide happens

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

…and who isn’t happy when they’re about to feed!? Speaking of - why don’t we use feed as a verb for humans eating? If we can be happy as a clam, why can’t we feed like a clam too!?