Found November 16, 2008 on All Philadelphia Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
What the hell was that? A tie, seriously? That was the most pathetic offensive showing that I've ever seen. Akili Smith, Ryan Leaf, or Joey Harrington could have won that game for the Eagles. Four turnovers by McNabb. Countless balls thrown into the ground that were nowhere close to a receiver. Interceptions thrown right into the hands of defenders. It was like he was intentionally trying to lose the game. I just can't wait to hear his explanation. The only explanation that I can think of is that he was severely hungover and didn't feel like playing football. I'm not buying the confusing defensive scheme of the genius 1-8-1 Cincinnati Bengals coaching staff as an excuse. To borrow a line from Bill Maher... New Rule: McNabb doesn't drink Saturday nights before games.

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  • Iggle4eva
    Don't know what to say about that catastrophe... feel like I've been defending this team forever. I'm still rocking my green tomorrow tho... ride or die, I guess. right now feels more like my season is doing the latter
    • zzawarski
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      Seeing that the Eagles are 0-3 in their division, they'll have to get W's @ NYG, @ WAS, and DAL. Ummm... yeah, not so optimistic after this game.
      • MyBloodisGreen
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        I'm waiting for the Kolb era..
        • BWest3675
          Then I take pity on you. The Kolb Era won't be nearly as fruitful. Kevin Kolb will be the wonderful "legacy" that Reid will leave behind once he gets canned at some point. Guy is even more of a turn over machine in the limited time that he has touched the field.
  • Spotella
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    I am so pissed I can't even read these posts. I'm just going by head lines! This FN sucks. How do you tie the Bengals. How does DMac throw 3 interceptions, how does any of this happen???? Someone, anyone, please help me understand!!!!
  • romamiddy5
    McNabb threw 3 interceptions because he drops back to pass every f****** down. the db's just have to jump routes and read the WR that have no threat of going deep. when you throw the ball 59 times in a game you are going to turn the ball over its that simple. this is horrible, andy reid should lose his job.
    • BWest3675
      Or they just need to put their hands up in their air after he lays one right into their hands. TWO of the picks he threw were NOT going to make it to an Eagles WR at ANY point after its release from his hand the other was due to Curtis not being with the program.
  • adesimo1
    I was thinking an easy pummeling of the hapless Bengals was going to quiet the Fire Andy Reid talk, but a tie!

    That's only going to make it louder.
    • Spotella
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      Well now DMac's head is also on the chopping block. I may get over it in a few days, I don't know, but for now, after throwing 3 interceptions, he's not on my MVP list! But please get rid of REID!!!!!!!!!
  • romamiddy5
    I agree but one of the interceptions was curtis' fault clearly. He had a rough day but again the coach does not put them in position to succeed, he allows them to fail. I heard on eagles post game live that the eagles where 3/18 on 3rd down conversions and threw the ball on all 18 third downs. SOUND EASY TO DEFEND?
    • Spotella
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      The Eagles have been playing all season not to lose. They haven't been playing to win, just not lose. Today it looked like they played to lose, and failed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      • LMAO TOTALLY AGREED. HOW DO YOU FAIL TO LOSE!!!? LOLS
        • Spotella
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          We'll have to really work on finding out how he failed, but he sure did!!!
  • filly4ever
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    Tic Toc Tic Toc...time is running out for this team. Changes are needed. Just a horrible performance by the offense. Cmon we were playing one of the worst ranked defenses in the league. As much as it pains me to say it, it is time to make a change at QB, but nothing will change till Reid steps down or gets fired. This could be ugly for a while...Wake me up from this nightmare......
    • Spotella
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      I hope and Prey that Jeffrey's on the phone now to another coach!!!!!!!!!!!! At this minute I want DMac gone, but I may calm down tomorrow or the next day or the next day..........
  • TommyTheCat
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    atleast we didnt lose

    i must say, this game showed 1 thing... were not worse than the bengals. were not better either... were the exactly the same.
  • romamiddy5
    I don't want McNabb gone at all.. He had a horrible day, no questions no excuses but the fact of the matter is that he is a top quarterback when healthy and eagles fans have to stop saying on minute mcnabb is back and the next he needs to go. reid must go as a coach, lets also look back on that trade with the panthers.. we now have their first round pick and they are 8-2.. great decision to pass up on that offensive tackle we will need next year to get a pick over 20 probably..
    • natesparks
      This game showed exactly what is wrong with McNabb. He reminds me so much of John Elway (without the WINNING TURN-AROUND!) Early in his career with the Broncos, Elway tried to force the ball all the time, threw low off the line, and was inconsistent when pressured! Hello?!? McNabb is ALL of these things but has been this since the DAY HE STARTED! Geezzz...he has been surrounded over the years with amazing recievers, running backs, and defense and STILL can't manage to elevate his game to consistency and experience. He still thinks he can throw to an AVERAGE receiver in triple coverage....um....yea...think that one might be an interception. I know he is pressured to pass all the time based on Reid's stupid schemes as a coach, but dang! McNabb is himself and has not developed. In the past, when the coverage was too tight, at least he could do damage with his feet and mobility. Um, watching him scramble out of the pocket these days is like seeing an old lady cross the street. You pray she makes it before the bus hits her! He is injurred, old, and not the guy a West Coast offense needs. (not that I REALLY agree that the Birds need a West Coast offense, but that is Reid's game!) Anwyay, don't let the OLD stats fool ya, this is not your young-make-the-play with my feet McNabgb. This is an inconsistent, older, unable to scramble McNabb who basically has the job because he lives in the coaches pocket.
  • zzawarski
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    What can we trade McNabb for this offseason? I'll settle for 2 Pat's Cheesesteaks.
    • MyBloodisGreen
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      I'm with you.. I give up on him.. He can't win under pressure..
      • THATS WHAT I BEEN TRYING TO SAY ALL THIS TIME. THIS GUY IS NOT GONNA WIN ANYTHING IN HIS NFL CAREER, HES JUST NOT.I RATHER HAVE A QB THAT CAN MAINTAIN HIS CALMNESS AND NOT CHOKE IN EVERY FUCKING GAME HE PLAYS(maybe not but just had to go there lol) THEN ONE WHO DOESN'T TRY HARD ENOUGH IN ORDER FOR THE TEAM TO WIN.
    • Spotella
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      Come on, you know he's worth more then that. 2 cheese steaks, 1 hoagie and a water ice. I'm sure we could get at least that for him!
  • Zukny1
    ....ok were 15 million under the cap right now, we have 2 number one picks next year, and everyone is going to be one year older.
    ...... So who is a free agent is part of it.
    Another part is, we need an upgrade at (fullback, offensive line, Defensive end, Power Running back, and safety )
    am i missing a position?
    • Spotella
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      You forgot the open Head Coach position!!!!
  • EagleNDallas
    I don't think DMac needs to leave. Everyone has a bad day but he is always magnified because of the poor coaching. DMac is a good QB and if he had a coach that would allow him to be a leader, I think there would be another dynamic to the game.
    I agree. They suck right now; but a big change is needed and it has to start at the top with AR. He has got to go.
    • Spotella
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      I'm not sure DMac sould be a great leader at this point. He's played his last 10 years with Andy pulling his strings. It's tough to go out on your own after that.
  • BWest3675
    Your Super Bowl XLIV Champions..... the Philadelphia Eagles.... 2009 NFL season, here we come.
    • NPhillyBirdman
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      Has anyone told this guy yet.....WE ARE GARBAGE RIGHT NOW THEREFORE SUPERBOWL IS NOT IN OUR FORECAST. His comment sounded like McNabb not knowing about overtime. This guy says Superbowl as if he thought we were really 8-2 or something. Have you watched the season or hell a GAME?
      • BWest3675
        Ever heard of sarcasm? Wow.
        • BWest3675
          And by the way.... that was me looking AHEAD to NEXT season.... maybe if you actually read my post instead of just skimmed for things you could try to bash someone about you would have seen that it said Super Bowl XLIV, This year's being XLIII. I even said 2009 NFL season, this being 2008. So before you go reprimanding someone for sounding as ridiculous as DMac's not knowing about ties comment, LEARN TO READ.
  • Zukny1
    ok.. trying to keep my head on straight now.

    Didnt we pick up a full back a few weeks ago? and why hasnt he played yet?
    and when is shawn andrews coming back
    • NPhillyBirdman
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      Does it matter if we picked up a fullback. Andy Reid wouldnt call the right plays to use him effectively anyways.
  • You won't hear an explanation of what happened. Andy Reid won't allow it. Always says "it's on me." Yeah, well, he wasn't out there screwing things up. Take players to the woodshed. Grow a pair, dammit!
    If he can't (and it doesn't seem likely he ever will), it's time to fire him and move on. The Andy Reid "system" is both predictable and very defendable. Only really works when there's a #1 wide receiver to keep the defense honest. Too bad for us, the only time there was a real #1 WR was T.O.
    Hire Bill Cowher.
    • NPhillyBirdman
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      Everything is on him, have you seen how fat he is?
  • zzawarski
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  • Ibleedgrean
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    TRADE MCCHOKE NOW, GET RID OF ANDY REID, CLEAN OUT ALL BIG CONTRACTS THAT ARENT PLAYING WELL....IE.LJ SMITH, REGGIE BROWN, ETC. REALLY CLEAN HOUSE,BUILD FOR THE FUTURE, USE DRAFT PICKS TO GET REAL IMPACT PLAYERS, HAVE A TEAM THAT PLAYS SMASH MOUTH FOOTBALL THE WAY THE NFC EAST SHOULD BE, NOT FINNESSE FOOTBALL LIKE WE HAVE BEEN PLAYING FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. CMON 8 GADGET PLAYS AGAINST A TEAM THAT IS 1-8. GIVE ME A FREAKING BREAK.
    • Spotella
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      I totally agree. This will put us 5-7 years away from a SB ring, but that's fine with me. I'm sick of having this much talent play like crap!!!!
  • aintezbngreen
    No pride. Mcnabb and his Eagles were outplayed by a second team QB and a second rated team and their ok with that. It's no longer cool hearing that it's a long season and we have next week. I don't think this team deserves a next week and the coaching staff doesn't deserve a next year. I'm starting my campaign push now for Cowler or Gruden. Lets start making some noise people we need to bring passion back to Philidelphia.
  • I know everyone wants Andy fired and Donovan incarcerated for impersonating a QB. But that is not going to happen, nor will there be tar and feathers ( I already ordered mine). But there is something that can be done to get the message across. Everyone who has Thanksgiving Day tickets for the Arizona game should stay home, enjoy their friends and family, and enjoy a laugh when the NFL Network cameras show shots of a stadium that has 70,000 fans cleverly disguised as empty seats. Maybe then Jeff- Pedal to the metal -Lurie, and Andy -We just have to keep firing -Reid would get the message.
  • Some of you are freaking dimwits. We are suffering. We are unable to get 1 yard in key situation and all of our big huge losses. McNabb is tired after scrambling so that leaves us huffing an puffing in the huddle instead of trying to run one more freaking play before the 2 minute warning (That play against Giants reminds me so much of the Super Bowl game against Pats). Defense works to hard for offense to be freaking laughing every other second and not taking pride in what they do. Andy Reid no longer can call plays worth a sh!&. He's obviously distracted by everything that is taking place at home. McNabb needs to start acting like a field general and not a "Pansy" We didn't even knew that the game could end up in a tie. I work hard as hell and knew that. Multi-dollar football players doesn't. We cannot win a game withing our division and all of a sudden losing to teams like Redskins. One quality receiver and he's a rookie. Not to mention he doesn't get the ball enough. Run Quality running back and he doesn't touch the ball enough (not to mention he is banged up). No fullbacks, overrated and over paid CBs and the best I've seen us in a while was when McNabb was hurt and Garcia filled in and be.fore that was when we had T.O. I hate to say it but that was the best thing happen to us in a very long time until it blew up in our face. (Grown men with issues). The guy played in the Super Bowl with damn near a broken ankle Hmm.... let Garcia go. That made so much sense. How about the mothers stay of the blogs and management pull their heads out their butts and reward this great city and fans instead of embarrassing and putting us through torture every year. I maybe asking for to much but the average team makes simple decisions like this all the time
  • natesparks
    The issues rest with the owner. Lurie needs to step in and dump both McNabb and Reid. They are both past their prime and the best shot this team had at a Superbowl was the rip-offed game against the Pats. Now, the offense has no heart and no drive. The defense is playing like champions and then has to spend two thirds of the game on the field because the offense sucks. Westbrook, as good as he is, is injurred and you can see he is not able or willing to put 100% into his runs. McNabb is just McNabb...inconsistent and does not take the game seriously. After throwing interceptions, he is smiling and going his merry way. The problem in professional football is players simply wanting to "make it through" the season without injuries. The Eagles offense LOOKS like they are playing that way! They can live to play another season and there is no team loyalty. Heck, they'll be playing for another team the next season anyway. But it is clear the Eagles offense stinks and it falls mainly to McNabb's lackluster passing and Reid's terrible play calling. FRONT OFFICE!! OWNER!!! TRADE McNabb to Chicago (which he DESPERATELY wants to do!); make Reid an assistant coach, and hire us some WINNERS!
    • Spotella
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      I don't want Reid on the coaching staff at all. I would put up with him as GM only, other than that he should get out of Philly!!!
      • Why would you want him in the staff as a GM? So he can have influence with the same stupid decisions we been making for the past several seasons.
        • Spotella
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          Because I "think" he can put together a good team. It's his coaching I have problems with!!!!
        • giantsrepeat
          K_Dot_J , but don't you know Reid will read the blog above and must be packing his bags as we speak. After all, her majesty has spoken, and we all know she....ahem....is never wrong.
  • I have to admit the Eagles are done. All week I told my friends and family the Birds would blow away the Bengals. What a joke. An old Brett Favre takes a rag tag team to NE and wins!! The Titans, the Titans with Kerry Collins are undefeated!!! I thought the Birds were as good as those 2 teams. Well, I hate to say it, they are done. It will only get uglier too when Reid and Mcnabb are run out of town. I can see Westbrook petitioning for a trade and the rest of the team just deteriorate. They play to their opponents and not to win...case in point the Bengals. There will be no recovery like Parcells and the Dolphins, the Eagles will just stink for the next 3 years or more. The Giants may have a dynasty to match NE; and the Skins are now up and coming. Dallas is just a bunch of clowns. I guess clowns that win. The Reid-Mcnabb era is done, and with it one of the best runs Eagles history had. Now it is becoming ugly.
    • natesparks
      I agree that the Birds are done this season. McNabb is and always has been an inconsistent quarterback. Now with the injuries, surgeries, and age.,,,he is a has been. Reid is stuck coaching like it is 1985 and doesn't seem to understand the "new" game. He doesn't take advantage of the players he has that are quality and trades away any threats to McNabb's fragile ego. Both of them drag down a decent squad. However, if Lurie would get off his you-know-what and hire an up and coming college coach or coordinator, AND get a decent young quarterback, I think the team DOES have some outstanding talent. Westbrook, as much as I LOVE this guy, is also injury prone and moving OUT of productive years. For me...all three could go and I would LIVE with a loosing season or two just to see a change in the guard!
  • Giantsrepeat

    It's funny you mentioned that because I was hoping every single person on the management, staff and team was reading every comment posted on this blog. It's not like they don't already know but we as a collective group of individuals are tired of freaking stupidity.


    • Spotella
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      Hum, are you another one of the alter ego's talking to yourself? What's that make it giants? About 14 now. That's more then your age!!!!
      Go back to playing with yourself. The world is a better place!
  • giantsrepeat
    Amen brother!
    • giantsrepeat
      What was that,,,,,did anybody hear something?..... Huh....I could have sworn I heard something.......Oh well, must have been some BS blowing in the wind again. It happens occasionally on this site.
      Wetspot,You are so easy it's funnier than your numerous misspelled posts. But keep em coming, I love to laugh.

      • Spotella
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        Listen you little twit. I will say something to you for the last time and that's it. After this I will no longer repond to any of your names that I already know. Yes idiot, my kid has been tracking IP addresses and I've got you on at least 14 screen-names.

        You are a sick little boy who is starving for attention. You come on here with those numerous screen names so it looks like you have a friend, when real people do not answer you you create a new account. You have a problem with women, I guess because your mother left you, is that good or bad? I don't know, but it is bothersome to me that you keep announcing I make you wet. You are a prepubscent kid and I want NOTHING to do with you. You must learn to keep your frustration in check.
        You have a rich fantasy life in here, bit it's obvious your a "special" child who takes that special short bus. If you want to grow as a young man you must first make friends (and I mean real people) of your own maturity level and grow with them.
        You try to make people think you're an adult who has been in the service, but yet you are too young to remember exactly what the people of the US were doing and thinking during 9-11. You try to insult people because they don't type as quickly or as well as you. If you were an adult you would know that "back in the day" typing (I believe it's called keyboarding now) was an elective in school, now it's a class they teach from an early age due to computers. People like me have an Admin. Staff who types all things needed, so you're right I occaissionally make typos, but this is a blog, look around. There are many. You would know this if you weren't always getting a wet spot by only reading my posts. To think of the things you're doing to youself while stalking me makes me sick to my stomach.
        I'm sure you'll reply to this with you typical "What was that,,,,,did anybody hear something?".which is fine with me as I don't want to hear a word out of your mouth (or computer a the case may be).

      • giantsrepeat
        What was that,,,,,did anybody hear something?..... Huh....I could have sworn I heard something.......Oh well, must have been some BS blowing in the wind again. It happens occasionally on this site.
        • Spotella
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          Listen you little twit. I will say something to you for the last time and that's it. After this I will no longer repond to any of your names that I already know. Yes idiot, my kid has been tracking IP addresses and I've got you on at least 14 screen-names.

          You are a sick little boy who is starving for attention. You come on here with those numerous screen names so it looks like you have a friend, when real people do not answer you you create a new account. You have a problem with women, I guess because your mother left you, is that good or bad? I don't know, but it is bothersome to me that you keep announcing I make you wet. You are a prepubscent kid and I want NOTHING to do with you. You must learn to keep your frustration in check.
          You have a rich fantasy life in here, bit it's obvious your a "special" child who takes that special short bus. If you want to grow as a young man you must first make friends (and I mean real people) of your own maturity level and grow with them.
          You try to make people think you're an adult who has been in the service, but yet you are too young to remember exactly what the people of the US were doing and thinking during 9-11. You try to insult people because they don't type as quickly or as well as you. If you were an adult you would know that "back in the day" typing (I believe it's called keyboarding now) was an elective in school, now it's a class they teach from an early age due to computers. People like me have an Admin. Staff who types all things needed, so you're right I occaissionally make typos, but this is a blog, look around. There are many. You would know this if you weren't always getting a wet spot by only reading my posts. To think of the things you're doing to youself while stalking me makes me sick to my stomach.
          I'm sure you'll reply to this with you typical "What was that,,,,,did anybody hear something?".which is fine with me as I don't want to hear a word out of your mouth (or computer a the case may be).
  • giantsrepeat
    At least you spelled twit right, but I did'nt bother reading any further than that. Not worth my time.
    • Spotella
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      Listen you little twit. I will say something to you for the last time and that's it. After this I will no longer repond to any of your names that I already know. Yes idiot, my kid has been tracking IP addresses and I've got you on at least 14 screen-names.

      You are a sick little boy who is starving for attention. You come on here with those numerous screen names so it looks like you have a friend, when real people do not answer you you create a new account. You have a problem with women, I guess because your mother left you, is that good or bad? I don't know, but it is bothersome to me that you keep announcing I make you wet. You are a prepubscent kid and I want NOTHING to do with you. You must learn to keep your frustration in check.
      You have a rich fantasy life in here, bit it's obvious your a "special" child who takes that special short bus. If you want to grow as a young man you must first make friends (and I mean real people) of your own maturity level and grow with them.
      You try to make people think you're an adult who has been in the service, but yet you are too young to remember exactly what the people of the US were doing and thinking during 9-11. You try to insult people because they don't type as quickly or as well as you. If you were an adult you would know that "back in the day" typing (I believe it's called keyboarding now) was an elective in school, now it's a class they teach from an early age due to computers. People like me have an Admin. Staff who types all things needed, so you're right I occaissionally make typos, but this is a blog, look around. There are many. You would know this if you weren't always getting a wet spot by only reading my posts. To think of the things you're doing to youself while stalking me makes me sick to my stomach.
      I'm sure you'll reply to this with you typical "What was that,,,,,did anybody hear something?".which is fine with me as I don't want to hear a word out of your mouth (or computer a the case may be).
  • giantsrepeat
    Oh, and in the words of Cheech and Chongs character Sister Mary Elephant, who you can share clothes with.............SSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHAAAAAAADDDDDDUUUUUUUUUUUP........Thank you!
    • Spotella
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      Listen you little twit. I will say something to you for the last time and that's it. After this I will no longer repond to any of your names that I already know. Yes idiot, my kid has been tracking IP addresses and I've got you on at least 14 screen-names.

      You are a sick little boy who is starving for attention. You come on here with those numerous screen names so it looks like you have a friend, when real people do not answer you you create a new account. You have a problem with women, I guess because your mother left you, is that good or bad? I don't know, but it is bothersome to me that you keep announcing I make you wet. You are a prepubscent kid and I want NOTHING to do with you. You must learn to keep your frustration in check.
      You have a rich fantasy life in here, bit it's obvious your a "special" child who takes that special short bus. If you want to grow as a young man you must first make friends (and I mean real people) of your own maturity level and grow with them.
      You try to make people think you're an adult who has been in the service, but yet you are too young to remember exactly what the people of the US were doing and thinking during 9-11. You try to insult people because they don't type as quickly or as well as you. If you were an adult you would know that "back in the day" typing (I believe it's called keyboarding now) was an elective in school, now it's a class they teach from an early age due to computers. People like me have an Admin. Staff who types all things needed, so you're right I occaissionally make typos, but this is a blog, look around. There are many. You would know this if you weren't always getting a wet spot by only reading my posts. To think of the things you're doing to youself while stalking me makes me sick to my stomach.
      I'm sure you'll reply to this with you typical "What was that,,,,,did anybody hear something?".which is fine with me as I don't want to hear a word out of your mouth (or computer a the case may be).
    • giantsrepeat
      Try something original. Oh that's right, a person would need to have a brain to come up with something original. That would be asking a lot of you. LOL funny as ever.
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