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Diraven

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2. So where did the other $200 million go?

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon Mar 23, 2026, 05:21 PM

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I mean that's like modern blockbuster action movie production costs, including weeks of nationwide TV marketing. I don't remember seeing her commercial on TV even once.

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I thought it was... 2naSalit Monday #1

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So where did the other $200 million go? Diraven Monday #2

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Exactly! 2naSalit Monday #5

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