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OMG, people, school is NOT out to make you look stupid
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Re: OMG, people, school is NOT out to make you look stupid

Asder Miller Wrote:Come on people. Biggrin
This convinced me.

Life is good. Jeta është e mirë. Goingcrazy
Die lewe is goed.
Het leven is goed.

Zoidberg: What is it, already? What's the cause of your anger?
Leela: I guess I would have to say, I hate you!
03-14-2011 11:37 AM
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Re: OMG, people, school is NOT out to make you look stupid - Prince Rilian - 03-14-2011 11:37 AM

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