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The wiggly, jiggly padding that lives on the upper back right over the shoulder blades—basically the scapula’s built-in cushion. Often makes a surprise appearance when someone waves, stretches, or puts on a tight shirt, gently flapping like it’s trying to take flight.
He reached for the top shelf and his flapula did a little encore performance.
• That tank top is brave—it’s really putting the flapula on display today.
• I’m not saying I skipped the gym, but my flapulae are definitely in charge now.
• That tank top is brave—it’s really putting the flapula on display today.
• I’m not saying I skipped the gym, but my flapulae are definitely in charge now.
by The Real Onion March 8, 2026
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