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Bluetus

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8. You don't need all that money anyway

Reply to C_U_L8R (Reply #1)

Thu May 8, 2025, 09:54 AM

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Yes, sounds like a winning message.

You don't need any Christmas gifts. Just give everyone good American pet rocks.

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