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lilliputzian
08/20/09

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so, wait...all those wingnuts jumping up and down and screaming about Hitler and the Nazis at townhall meetings about healthcare reform actually are on crack??? this blows my mind. i used to say that, but only in a metaphorical sense. little did i know that i was making a clear and concise diagnosis. awesome...
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marlowespade
08/20/09

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Well for Pete's sake, why don't you just gift-wrap the reservoir and hand Gotham over to Scarecrow? You're not even making it hard!
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gorehound
08/20/09

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i used to prefer a much better way at getting scared.............

It was called WINDOWPANE and what a frakken trip that used to be inthe old days.
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crashedpc - Haifisch
08/20/09

@gorehound: Odd, aren't dancing elephants supposed to be awesome?
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crashedpc - Haifisch
08/20/09

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*raises hand* Ah, yes, do you recommend the crack or the cigarette route when it comes to terrifying the masses? I believe that cigarettes are more economical in the long run but crack has a bigger short term impact.
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Annalee Newitz
08/20/09

@crashedpc : ゴキブリ and 蟑螂 division: Cocaine 12 hours after the lynchings. Just what the evil doctor ordered.
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crashedpc - Haifisch
08/20/09

@Annalee Newitz: I'm gonna be high ALL THE TIME!
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