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Anti-Paige Tweets for People Who’ve Had to Deal With a Paige Before
I’ve met a couple ladies named Paige in my life…and I never really liked any of them. Sorry, just being honest.
So maybe there’s some truth to these tweets, huh?
By the looks of it, these people are not big fans of Paige…just sayin’…
1. In a heartbeat.
Girls named Paige will turn on you.
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) October 3, 2014
2. Weirdest of the weird.
People named Paige always be the weirdest lmao
— Annie (@ann_ann3881) July 3, 2018
3. Those pages are vicious.
If you’re married to a mommy blogger you’re single to me. What the hell is Ashlynn gonna do, complain about me in a closed fb group of 20,000 people all named Paige?
— Sarah Wainschel (@Swainsch) September 1, 2019
4. Some harsh criticism.
People who peaked in HS:
– girls that still say spoopy and doggo
– kids that were friends with every administrator
– guys who post their highlight videos on social media
– girls named Paige—
(@hannahlauren14) October 1, 2019
5. Avoid at all costs.
People named "Paige" ruin lives.
— LYRIK G (@Lyr_rikk) December 31, 2012
6. Only a slim chance at redemption.
If your name is Paige there's a 9/10 chance you're weird
— tyler simpson (@bigtyler2) February 10, 2018
7. Making people uncomfortable.
if your name is Paige & you spell it w/o an “i”, don’t talk to me. you make me uncomfortable
— pk (@pnkahler) December 31, 2018
8. Not holding back.
Why do I always hate people named Paige?
— Brad Horsley (@datbrad97) April 5, 2016
9. Bottom of the barrel.
We all know a girl named #Paige who is inconsiderate
— We All Know A… (@weallkna) February 1, 2020
10. Why is that?
why's it that like 90% of the girls named Paige I meet are total bitches
— bass kitty (75%) (@astrokittyyy) February 23, 2015
11. Very strong feelings.
I hate blonde white girls named Paige #annoying
— Drew Barrs (@Drew__Barr) January 26, 2013
12. Wow…I think that’s enough.
I HATE YOU PAIGE…. WHOEVER NAMED PAIGE I HATE HER LOL
— jess (@iTeamWang852) December 8, 2017
I’m sure there are plenty of wonderful Paiges out there…I just haven’t met one yet.
How about you? Have you had good experiences with a Paige? Bad? Maybe you are a Paige?
Open up to us in the comments. Let’s see what you have to say, friends!
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Here’s How a Navy SEAL Deals With Sleep Deprivation
Parents don’t get as much sleep as any functioning human needs on a daily basis. And that’s not me talking – there have been countless studies on the physical and psychological benefits of a restful night.
From the time you bring home a newborn, though, your ability to sleep when and for as long as you’d like goes right out the window. Even once your kids are technically sleeping through the night, there will be times when they don’t, when they’re sick, or when they decide the crack of dawn is their new “good morning” time – which means that it’s yours, too.
Photo Credit: Former Navy Seal John McGuire
If you’re looking for ways to cope – or just to function – one Navy SEAL is here to share his tips on how he managed sleep deprivation in conditions that are almost as harrowing as the first weeks home with your first baby.
Almost.
Former Navy SEAL John McGuire has experiences with both kinds of hell, as he’s not only survived the 5 days with 4 hours of sleep Navy SEAL test, but he’s also the father of 5 kids.
This guy is a pro and he’s an in-demand motivational speaker who helps people who are facing down any sort of sleep-deprivation test in the near future.
Step One: Get Your Head Right
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John says that, first and foremost, you’ve got to keep your wits about you.
“You can’t lose your focus or discipline. Self-doubt destroys more dreams than failure ever has.”
Step Two: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
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You can’t do anything as hard as being an elite military member or raising children without a good team around you, and communication is key. Talk about how you’re feeling, when you need a break, or what is about to make you lose your ever-loving mind if it doesn’t change immediately.
McGuire says to remind yourself that you’re likely not responding at your best because you’re sleep-deprived, and hopefully your partner will keep that in mind the next time you bite his or her head off, too.
Step Three: Secure Your Own Oxygen Mask First
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Like on an airplane, you need to remember to take care of yourself – especially making time to exercise.
“Exercise helps reduce stress, helps you sleep better, and get the endorphins pumping. You can hold your baby and do squats if you want. It’s not as much about the squats as making sure you exercise and clear the mind.”
This one is particularly hard for me, so I appreciate the reminder!
Step Four: Don’t Try to Be the Hero
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Sleep when you can, for as long as you can – don’t try to act like you don’t need it when you do.
“Sleep is like water; you need it when you need it.”
Step Five: Know Your Limits
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When you’re not getting enough sleep, many things suffer – your patience, your eating habits, and your ability to think on your feet.
“A good leader makes decisions to improve things, not make them worse. If you’re in bad shape, you could fall asleep at the wheel, you can harm your child. You’ve got to take care of yourself.”
Final Tip: Embrace the Insanity
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Remember that everything in life is a season, and with kids, those seasons are typically very short.
“You learn a lot about people and yourself through your children. Have lots of adventures. Take lots of pictures and give lots of hugs. It won’t last forever – and you’ll have plenty of time to sleep when it’s over.”
So, there you go. Having brought home two newborns, neither of whom thought sleep was a necessary thing, I can confirm that you definitely need a strategy and that all of this is very good advice.
Good luck out there, folks. You’re gonna need all the help you can get.
And yeah, you’re probably going to need a shoulder to cry on when it’s over, and you can sleep as much as you want.
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Watch a Nine-Year-Old Win Over His Talent Show With a Recreation of Napoleon Dynamite’s Dance
You’d be hard pressed to find a movie that connects with more people than Napoleon Dynamite. We quoted it, we laughed together, we secretly identified with the strange cast of characters. And Napoleon’s talent show dance? Well, most of us at least tried to learn it step-by-step.
It warms my late GenX/Xennial heart to see a 9-year-old boy nail it to the wall – it’s like knowing that a little bit of our legacies will survive into the next generation.
His name is Jude Gagner, and not only did he get Napoleon’s dance moves down, he also came up with spot-on hair and wardrobe (I’m sure in part thanks to his mother, Katie).
Jude is so happy everyone loves his dance!!!! Keep sharing bc he wants everyone smile and be happy bc of his dance Charles Navesh Dassrath
Posted by Katie Gagner on Thursday, January 30, 2020
She shared the video of him killing his talent show on Facebook, which is when everyone (rightfully!) lost their minds.
Katie told POPSUGAR that her son loves the movie and learned the dance moves on his own. She and Jude’s dad were as surprised as everyone else when he pulled off the entire routine at school.
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“Jude actually learned the dance from watching YouTube videos. He taught it to himself and surprised us when he asked if he could sign up for his school talent show. He showed us before he performed it for his classmates. Jude is a very talented kid and loves making people smile!”
People are, understandably, eating it up. Katie’s video has around 3 million views within a week of posting.
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I, for one, hope that Jude keeps dancing – and making people laugh – because he’s very good at both things.
Did you love Napoleon Dynamite? What was your favorite quote?
I’ve been thinking that it’s been way too long between viewings, for me!
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These Memes Will Speak to You If You Have Kids
Being a parent can be exhausting. The hard work never ends, the kids don’t appreciate it (until they’re older… maybe), and you sometimes look to the heavens and cry to relieve some of the stress.
But, hey, it’s all worth it, right? RIGHT!
Here are some funny parenting memes for all the moms and dads out there.
1. My time is now.
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2. Do whatever you want.
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3. About to have a meltdown.
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4. You made the right choice.
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5. I’m here for you!
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6. Do not judge.
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7. Even for two minutes…
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8. Need a breather.
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9. Like a little goblin.
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10. You’re still a mess.
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11. An ancient ritual.
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12. That would be a NO.
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13. I need four more hours.
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I do not have children, but even I thought those memes were pretty hilarious.
What about you, moms and dads? Do these memes ring true?
Share your thoughts with us in the comments, please!
Oh, and keep up the good work!
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Funny, Yet Very Dark, Tumblr Posts for You to Enjoy
Tumblr is a very strange little corner of the world, isn’t it? You get the weirdest of the weird, the oddest of the odd, and the kookiest of the kooky. But it can also be pretty damn entertaining, as well.
Here are some Tumblr posts that took a pretty dark turn…but they’re also funny.
Dark Humor = Fun AF!
1. The final straw.
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2. Just stop doing that.
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3. Hollow and terrified.
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4. How would you feel?
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5. You kind of sound like a psycho.
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6. Making fun of tragedy.
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7. Snapped right out of it.
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8. Very, very dark.
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9. Parents weren’t impressed.
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10. Scooby has changed a lot.
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11. Not real life. Everyone relax.
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12. Wasn’t expecting that.
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13. Please clarify.
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14. Blame it on Caesar!
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Like I said, funny… but definitely dark as well.
Are you a Tumblr lover? What are some of your favorite accounts that you follow on that site?
Tell us about them in the comments! Don’t keep them all to yourself!
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Hilarious Memes About the Ups and Downs of Having Kids
Highs and lows.
This describes a lot of things in life and parenting is definitely one of them. But look at it this way: you’re raising the future leaders of the world! Actually, maybe don’t look at it like that because panic may set in…
You know what? Just sit back, relax, and laugh at these funny memes about having kids.
1. What a life!
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2. Not gonna happen.
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3. Completely deflated.
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4. Please leave now!
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5. He’s right, you know…
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6. It’s starting…
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7. I’ve seen this before.
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8. The demon child.
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9. Not as much fun as it looks.
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10. Must not have had kids.
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11. Okay, that’s enough.
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12. Don’t do it!
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On-point parenting memes, in my humble opinion.
Parents, how are you holding up?
In the comments, tell us some funny and crazy stories about things that those little devils have done recently. Please and thank you!
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How a Mom’s ‘Special Toy’ Became a Friendship Ring Between Little Boys
I assume that folks all over the world have toys, trinkets, handcuffs, silk scarves, and any number of things stashed in their private drawers that they wouldn’t necessarily want to be opened by just anyone…and that probably goes double (or triple) for their kids.
And way more than that for someone else’s kid.
Kahla Maneely, a wife and mother from Joy, Pennsylvania, was reminded the hard way that kids get into absolutely everything you don’t keep up high or locked up when another kindergarten parent sent her a text – with a picture – of a “friendship ring” her daughter received from Kahla’s daughter, Myla.
“Hey Myla gave this to [redacted] on the bus today? She might have been in your stuff lol.”
Photo Credit: Kahla Maneely
Kahla replied that she was sorry, that the ring was new, and that her daughter surely thought it was just a normal ring that she’d given to her best friend. The other mother was kind and laughed along, joking about “kids am I right?”, which must have been a huge relief.
In this day and age, you never know when another parent is going to go on a crusade about something that was A) an innocent mistake, and B) none other their business.
The purple, vibrating ring was intended, of course, for Kahla and her husband, and she told Fatherly that she was more than mortified.
“When I saw the picture on the text, it took me a second to put two and two together and my heart sank down to the pit of my stomach. I didn’t know what to do; I’ve never been that embarrassed in my whole life. I spent ten minutes just staring at my phone trying to think of a good response because I didn’t know what to say.”
When her daughter arrived home, Maneely sat her down for a chat about privacy, snooping, and taking other people’s things.
“She tried to lie at first, but then asked me what it was as it was ‘really stretchy’ – I told her to mind her business.”
A lesson that not enough people’s parents imparted to them, I daresay.
In this case, I think mom and daughter both learned something. For mom to keep her things out of reach and for her daughter to stay out of other people’s private spaces.
Poor Myla, though…I’m afraid this story will be told many, many times in her life. I hope she has a good sense of humor, too.
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Seven-Year-Olds That Totally Shocked Their Parents
My mom always said she couldn’t choose a favorite age or stage when my sister and I were little, because every new one was immediately the best one. As a parent, I can certainly relate – though babies are sweet and cuddly and you hate to leave that stage behind, the precociousness of toddlers and early speakers has its own charms, and so on.
Personally, I can’t wait until my ids have a firm grasp on sarcasm!
In the case of these 22 parents, though, it’s their 7-year-olds who are currently shocking and awing them in the best possible way – and these tweets prove their point!
22. Eh, just give it to her.
7-year-old: What can I have for a snack?
Me: Any fruit.
7: Strawberry ice cream.
Me: Try again.
7: A banana split.
— James Breakwell, Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) January 7, 2020
21. Kids are weird in all the best ways.
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20. There’s more than one kind of magic, I guess.
7yo son: May I have some water?
Me: What are the magic words?
7yo son: I can get it myself.
Me: There you go.
— Laura Marie (@lmegordon) January 6, 2020
19. That conversation is going to come back to haunt that kid in a few years.
My 7yo: Why do you have a tattoo on your butt?
Me: It's my lower back & lots of girls were getting tattoos there in the 90s.
Her: But why? Who did that to you?
Me: A tattoo artist near my college
Her: In college? (shaking her head) You made some bad choices, woman.
— LaToya Jordan (@latoyadjordan) February 3, 2020
18. Kind of makes you feel better about everything.
7yo: you know what I love?
Me: what?
7yo: that every pencil has an eraser attached. It’s like the world expects everyone to make mistakes. That’s pretty cool.#TheKidsAreAlright— RanaAwdishMD (@RanaAwdish) October 12, 2018
17. One day, when he’s a teenager, you shall have your revenge.
7yo: I am so excited about sleeping in tomorrow.
Me: Me too!
7yo: I think I'll probably sleep until SEVEN!
Me: *sobs quietly— Sarah del Rio (@sarahdelri0) September 4, 2015
16. I mean, she would have liked it either way.
7yo: How do you like my snowman?
Me:
7yo:
Me:
7yo:Me: Why’s the carrot at—
7yo: He’s standing on his head.
Me: Ooohhhh
— Jessie (@mommajessiec) January 27, 2020
15. I hope he can carry that pragmatism into adulthood.
My 7yo son had the most mature breakup!
7YO: BTW mom, I broke up with my girlfriend.
ME: everything ok?
7YO: yah. We just realized we like different things. Like, she likes to walk around and chat and I like to run around and play a lot. So we decided we should just be friends.—
SUZANNE
14. From the mouths of babes.
Hahaha! My 7YO just shut down a disagreement she was having with her sister by saying, "Stop being wrong."
I need to use this!— Jennifer Michelle Greenberg
(@JennMGreenberg) January 23, 2020
13. We all are, honey.
7-year-old: I'm too tired for this.
Me: For what?
7: *motions vaguely at the world*
— James Breakwell, Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) December 6, 2019
12. Tit for tat, but not like that.
Wife: “Do NOT lick the dog!”
7yo: “But he licked ME!”— ReasonsMySonIsCrying (@ReasonsMySonCry) April 21, 2019
11. I’m not sure how I would respond to that.
7yr old: will the apopolypse ever happen?
Me: no
7yr old: I kinda hope it does, so I can try human meat.
— kelly oxford (@kellyoxford) November 24, 2015
10. Why has no one thought of this before now?
My 7yo said if she ever gets married she wants to have a pajama-themed wedding, and I feel like my parenting has come to fruition.
— SpacedMom (@copymama) June 11, 2017
9. It’s a cruel, cruel world.
My son asked my 7yo how she would survive a bear attack and she replied she would try to be his friend, thus making her the most adorable of my children but also the least likely to survive an encounter with an actual bear.
— Jessie (@mommajessiec) September 24, 2019
8. I suppose that’s one conclusion…
Me: u won’t know how to ride a bike right away. Takes practice
7yo: ok
Me: took me many tries.
7yo: can I try now?
Me: be patient
7yo: Mama, can I try PLEASE
Me: be prepared to eat it
7yo:*gets on bike* *rides away*
Me: …
7yo: *yells* u were not as smart as me maybe— Sabaa Tahir (@sabaatahir) March 18, 2019
7. It doesn’t actually make sense.
"Why do they beep out swears on tv? They show people getting hurt & swearing isn't worse than that." – 7yo daughter
— kelly oxford (@kellyoxford) January 18, 2016
6. 100% chance this was a male child.
7yo: Daddy, I can't find my stuffed animal
Me: Here it is
7yo: How did you find it?
Me: I looked
7yo:— Robert Knop (@FatherWithTwins) August 16, 2017
5. You might have different definitions of “ready.”
Me: Ready for school?
7yo: [in only underwear with pants tied around his neck like a scarf & a sock on each hand] Almost
— Valerie (@ValeeGrrl) January 10, 2017
4. She has a point.
7yo: Why can't I have coffee?
Me: It'll make u even more energetic than u already are
7: But u drink it all the time& u never have energy!
— Salty Mermaid Entertainment (@saltymermaident) August 13, 2016
3. The world is definitely not fair.
7yr old "Do women get their periods on weekends too?"
Me "Yes"
7yr old mutters to herself "Jesus Christ"— kelly oxford (@kellyoxford) November 20, 2015
2. I hope he’s not very competitive.
7yo- You worked way harder than me today, dad.
Me: I always will, lil buddy.
7: Not when you're dead.
Me: (Whispers) Jesus Christ.
— Cam Houle (@dailydairydiary) November 20, 2016
1. She’s using the word correctly in context.
My 7yo, shouting: MOM, THIS IS BULLS**T!!!
Me: Excuse me?!?
7yo: *shows me the back of a temporary tattoo that specifically says "For Boys."*
Me: Yeah… Yeah, you're right, it is.
— Addy Bross
[Author & Skeptical Cybrarian] (@AddyBrossWrites) February 5, 2020
There are days that are so, so hard, but man, these first 3+ years of parenthood have really gone fast!
Do you have a favorite age? Does your own 7-year-old surprise you on the regular? Tell us about it in the comments!
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People Who All Realized Their Mistakes Just a Little Too Late
You can call me cruel, you can call me mean, but I love it when people embarrass themselves.
Hey, what can I say, it’s kind of my thing.
And these people all humiliated themselves and realized it a little too late.
Jackpot!
1. Oh, that’s what that is…
Friend has been complaining about finding an avocado on his lawn every day for weeks now. Why would someone keep throwing avocados in his yard? Who would do that? You guys he just realized he has an avocado tree
— Mave (@MavenofHonor) August 22, 2019
2. You might’ve blown it.
I have got to be the dumbest guy ever pic.twitter.com/UKDF4JUdiZ
— Jona.ttv (@cactusjoee) October 12, 2018
3. Starch your engines!
4. One of those things.
5. Still cringing after all these years.
I was in a park and a lady loudly called out "Anyone who wants an ice cream come over here". I headed over with several others. She handed out ices to them all then asked me "Who are you?". I realised the rest were all her family. 30 years later I still cringe.
— Ayn Randy (@ItsAndyRyan) August 25, 2019
6. Forgot about that.
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7. I’d like to see more of this conversation.
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8. Don’t send sick emails.
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9. Smooth move.
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10. Oops, wrong chat.
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Ouch…I think we can file those under the “Epic Fail” category.
We know you don’t want to embarrass yourself, but will you share some of your most embarrassing stories with us? Pretty please?
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