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Question by wolverine
Submitted on 8/30/2003
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Was it ever explained how Trapper John got his name?  And if so, what was the explanation?  Thanks


Answer by chris chiles
Submitted on 12/18/2003
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From the Original text of M*A*S*H by RICHARD HOOKER copyright 1968  PAGE 22

how TRAPPER GOT HIS NAME WAS

Hawkeye speaking to DUKE:We been living with the only man in history who ever took a piece in the ladies' can of the BOSTON &MAIN train. When the conductor cought him in there with his winter Carnival date she screemed,'HE TRAPPED ME thats how he got his name.  THIS APPLIES TO THE MOVIE AND THE SERIES

 

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