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Michael,

>For example, I read about Hogarthian rigs...I understand something of the
>etymology from a historical look at William Hogarth.
>
>Hogarth, William (1697-1764), English painter and engraver, who satirized
>the follies of his age.
>
>The question is, whose follies are we satirzing?  Seriously though, what's
>the reference?

You got the wrong Bill Hogarth. Hogarthian rigs are named after Bill Hogarth 
Main, the guy who took a long hard look at the way cave diving gear is set up 
and came up with an optimal configuration. Since then, his "optimal" 
configuration has been continuously improved upon. It is still not perfect, 
just the best anyone has come up with so far.

>Second qestion refers to the slanderous term "stroke."  Webster provides
>some insight:
>
>1. stroke \'stro-k\ vt [ME stroken, fr. OE stra-cian; akin to OHG stri-hhan
>to] stroke - more at STRIKE : to rub gently in one direction; also CARESS -

A stroke is someone who, instead of petting the pony, strokes it. Clear 
now?  ;^)

>But, I am still confused as to how it applies to hapless, uninformed tech
>divers...maybe it is just a reference to some personal activities...  

Don't worry, you'll soon grok stroke. Just keep the cotton out of your ears.

Cheers,

Carlos

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