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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
Jun 7

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