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odins folly

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11. I always thought people who bring up things like that were
Sun Jun 7, 2026, 08:58 PM
Sunday

A bit full of themselves. I also feel it’s best to counter with the most absurd thing that pops into your head…

I was considering quantum theory, until I found there was more money and personal fulfillment in porn…..

But, that’s just me.

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Etiquette question - [View all] Mme. Defarge Sunday OP
After dinner brandy-and-cigars? no_hypocrisy Sunday #1
During the meal. Mme. Defarge Sunday #2
Was this in English or French? True Dough Sunday #3
Great advice! Mme. Defarge Sunday #4
A Subject I Would Never Bring Up ProfessorGAC Sunday #5
I'm sure it was meant to impress Mme. Defarge Sunday #6
Highly Likely ProfessorGAC Sunday #7
Formidable Mme. Defarge Sunday #9
"how appropriate is it?".... anciano Sunday #8
Merci! Mme. Defarge Sunday #10
I always thought people who bring up things like that were odins folly Sunday #11
Ah, mockery - Mme. Defarge Sunday #12
Inconsiderate, unless they were willing and able wnylib Sunday #13
Wanting to impress someone Mme. Defarge Sunday #14
"Inappropriate?" perhaps, indeed, "rude" is the better word. malthaussen 17 hrs ago #15
Actually, Mme. Defarge 16 hrs ago #16
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