2014 MLB Thread - Page 41

Sun Tzu · 10-06-2014, 11:39 AM

2001: A FOFC Odyssey.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 10-06-2014, 11:59 AM

Watching the replay of the O's-Detroit game on MLB Network since I missed it while watching Chiefs game. Man, that place was a mausoleum for most of the game.

MizzouRah · 10-06-2014, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

You heard it here, folks. The ALCS is going to be the Sony Royals vs the Microsoft Orioles.

Please don't make me root for the Orioles!

markprior22 · 10-06-2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

You heard it here, folks. The ALCS is going to be the Sony Royals vs the Microsoft Orioles.

Wonder who will get the patch out first?

SackAttack · 10-06-2014, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by markprior22

Wonder who will get the patch out first?

Well the Orioles tried to package the team with Chris Davis and claimed it was absolutely necessary if they wanted to win the World Series, but then they unbundled him from the team right before the playoffs, which means they never should have bothered having him on the roster in the first place.

Meanwhile, Billy Butler's newfound base stealing prowess is a clear value-add and its popularity proves the baseball gods prefer Sony's baseball team to Microsoft's and the Orioles should just give up and go home.

(How am I doing?)

panerd · 10-06-2014, 03:34 PM

Signs you are getting old...

Offered 5th row dugout tickets to tonight's playoff game. Saw game doesn't start until 8, weather forecast says it might rain, so I turned them down. 15 years ago that would have just meant more drinking.

or

?

EDIT: I think college football is the only must go atmosphere (Or World Series) for me anymore. HD and my own couch sound so much better than all the hassle.

MizzouRah · 10-06-2014, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by panerd

Signs you are getting old...

Offered 5th row dugout tickets to tonight's playoff game. Saw game doesn't start until 8, weather forecast says it might rain, so I turned them down. 15 years ago that would have just meant more drinking.

or

?

EDIT: I think college football is the only must go atmosphere (Or World Series) for me anymore. HD and my own couch sound so much better than all the hassle.

I would have taken them.

Vince, Pt. II · 10-06-2014, 08:50 PM

Tough loss for the Giants today. Now they have a severe disadvantage at starting pitcher tomorrow, and if they lose that game have to go back to Washington with zero momentum.

MrBug708 · 10-07-2014, 12:00 AM

This umpire's strike zone is...terrible

Ramzavail · 10-07-2014, 12:07 AM

I'm really so sick of the Cards.

MrBug708 · 10-07-2014, 12:12 AM

For a fan base that doesn't boo, they boo a lot

MizzouRah · 10-07-2014, 12:15 AM

Oh yeah, great win tonight!!!

PilotMan · 10-07-2014, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

This umpire's strike zone is...terrible

Understatement.

panerd · 10-07-2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

For a fan base that doesn't boo, they boo a lot

I love when Dodger fans try to jump on the make fun of St Louis bandwagon. Half your fans show up an hour late to the game and the other half are busy beating down opposing fans.

And I understand its sour grapes because you are losing... The strike zone, the fans... but you are a Dodger fan.

Subby · 10-07-2014, 10:59 AM

Go Dodgers!

Cardinals Fans Get Ugly In Clash With Ferguson Protesters

Subby · 10-07-2014, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

Tough loss for the Giants today. Now they have a severe disadvantage at starting pitcher tomorrow, and if they lose that game have to go back to Washington with zero momentum.

I'm just glad the Nats could pull one out. What a great series this has been so far.

Your ballpark is seriously the most beautiful stadium I have ever seen. I think that every time I am lucky enough to see a game there. One day I'll go in person.

Lathum · 10-07-2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Subby

I'm just glad the Nats could pull one out. What a great series this has been so far.

Your ballpark is seriously the most beautiful stadium I have ever seen. I think that every time I am lucky enough to see a game there. One day I'll go in person.

It is a great place to see a game.

Arles · 10-07-2014, 11:48 AM

Big win for the Cards. Tough pitching matchup today with Miller vs. Kershaw - but maybe the Redbirds will continue to have Kershaw's number.

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Originally Posted by Subby

Go Dodgers!

Cardinals Fans Get Ugly In Clash With Ferguson Protesters

Yeah, not the best behavior. But, protesting outside of the stadium during a playoff game (and right next to the smoking section of the stadium) isn't likely to elicit well-reasoned responses from drunken fans out smoking.

Here are a few other articles about the mood before and during the game. No knifing instances nor anyone beat to an inch of their life by home fans. The two notable instances are a few Cardinals fans running up to a set of Dodger fans to return a set of computer printed out tickets they dropped on their way in and the rally DJ calling up a couple Dodger fans with Puig jerseys from East St. Louis, having a healthy banter with them and then offering them their choice of free gifts for being good sports. Yeah, I can see how those from California would feel out of place in St. Louis:

Cardinal Nation coexists with Dodgers fans before and during Game 3 : News

Metro-east news from Belleville, IL | Belleville News-Democrat

Subby · 10-07-2014, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Arles

Yeah, not the best behavior. But, protesting outside of the stadium during a playoff game (and right next to the smoking section of the stadium) isn't likely to elicit well-reasoned responses from drunken fans out smoking.

Here are a few other articles about the mood before and during the game. No knifing instances nor anyone beat to an inch of their life by home fans. The two notable instances are a few Cardinals fans running up to a set of Dodger fans to return a set of computer printed out tickets they dropped on their way in and the rally DJ calling up a couple Dodger fans with Puig jerseys from East St. Louis, having a healthy banter with them and then offering them their choice of free gifts for being good sports. Yeah, I can see how those from California would feel out of place in St. Louis:

Cardinal Nation coexists with Dodgers fans before and during Game 3 : News

Metro-east news from Belleville, IL | Belleville News-Democrat

Absolutely nothing you just posted excuses the virulently racist response to those protestors. Nice try though.

Go Dodgers.

MizzouRah · 10-07-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Subby

Absolutely nothing you just posted excuses the virulently racist response to those protestors. Nice try though.

Go Dodgers.

So those idiots speak for all Cardinals fans? You're joking, right?

panerd · 10-07-2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

So those idiots speak for all Cardinals fans? You're joking, right?

Why waste your time? Who cares? He read an article and thinks it matters who he is cheering for, it's like us saying we don't like DC politicians so we are cheering for the Giants.

gstelmack · 10-07-2014, 01:52 PM

You know, given that you took a Dodgers fan swipe just before his post, rocks and glass houses come to mind here.

Arles · 10-07-2014, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Subby

Absolutely nothing you just posted excuses the virulently racist response to those protestors. Nice try though.

Go Dodgers.

I didn't realize choosing the lowest denominator of a few idiots was the best way to represent the whole of a team's fans. I referenced a few stories that were more representative of the rank and file fans. Given this new definition, though, I would much rather root for a team that may have a few racists in the crowd than fear for my life in the stadium and not feel comfortable taking my kids to a rival baseball game:

Los Angeles Dodgers: Why I Will Never Step Foot in Dodger Stadium Again | Bleacher Report

lungs · 10-07-2014, 02:50 PM

Fear for your life at Dodger Stadium? Good grief. I went to a series decked out in opposing team colors and never once felt uncomfortable.

EagleFan · 10-07-2014, 02:52 PM

Well, Dodger stadium is where an opposing fan was killed...

Arles · 10-07-2014, 02:53 PM

And I've been to hundreds of Cardinal games (many with African Americans) and never noticed the racism referenced above. A reasonable person would probably not worry about either issues but Subby has set the rule that the worst example of your fans represents all, so he might disagree.

digamma · 10-07-2014, 02:55 PM

No, it isn't.

lungs · 10-07-2014, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Arles

And I've been to hundreds of Cardinal games (many with African Americans) and never noticed the racism referenced above. A reasonable person would probably not worry about either issues but Subby has set the rule that the worst example of your fans represents all, so he might disagree.

I find both assertions to be ridiculous. Just because you were responding to a ridiculous statement doesn't make your statement any less ridiculous.

digamma · 10-07-2014, 03:00 PM

It's ok, lungs, he's on a roll.

We've gone from:
-It was the protesters own fault... to
-Dodgers fans are worse.... to
-I have a black friend!

I have plenty of other reasons to dislike the Cardinals. This is just some icing on top. Let's go Blue!

lungs · 10-07-2014, 03:05 PM

On another note... instead of rooting against somebody in the postseason, I've decided to root FOR the Orioles this year.

Too bad O's vs. KC can't be the World Series

Subby · 10-07-2014, 03:07 PM

What happened with the protesters was really shitty. I do not think any Cardinals fans on this board would agree with how they were treated. I would have said "Go Cards" if some segment of Dodger fans had exhibited similarly shitty behavior yesterday (maybe they did and I didn't hear about it?). I was commenting on what was a terrible incident.

I am a 'Skins fan, so I am well-versed in shitty behavior by fans of my favorite team. I think we are all smart enough not to attribute the behavior of a small subset of fans to an entire fanbase.

Except for Cowboys fans. FUCK THOSE GUYS.

Vince, Pt. II · 10-07-2014, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Subby

I'm just glad the Nats could pull one out. What a great series this has been so far.

Your ballpark is seriously the most beautiful stadium I have ever seen. I think that every time I am lucky enough to see a game there. One day I'll go in person.

It really has been fantastic. Bummer that one of these teams has to lose.

We are spoiled with the ballpark. Coming from Candlestick, it's easy to say we were due but man did they hit a home run with AT&T Park. I need to get out to PNC in Pittsburgh, because that's the one everyone says is the closest to AT&T in terms of quality. If you ever get out this way, let me know - it'd be fun to catch a game with you.

lungs · 10-07-2014, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Subby

Except for Cowboys fans. FUCK THOSE GUYS.

Now I have a problem with you!!!!

Subby · 10-07-2014, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lungs

Now I have a problem with you!!!!

OH I AM SURE YOU ARE THE ONE EXCEPTION.

(and my...ahem...wife)

Subby · 10-07-2014, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

If you ever get out this way, let me know - it'd be fun to catch a game with you.

That sounds awesome. Beers on me.

sterlingice · 10-07-2014, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lungs

On another note... instead of rooting against somebody in the postseason, I've decided to root FOR the Orioles this year.

Too bad O's vs. KC can't be the World Series

Don't get me wrong (and I'll post some games and thoughts from Sunday's game when I get a chance), I want KC to win but I really want to AL team to win this year.

Spoiler

FYI: It's 2 days later and I'm tired at work and still don't have all my voice back. That's a lot of years of catharsis bundled into a few hours.

SI

lungs · 10-07-2014, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Don't get me wrong (and I'll post some games and thoughts from Sunday's game when I get a chance), I want KC to win but I really want to AL team to win this year.

Spoiler

FYI: It's 2 days later and I'm tired at work and still don't have all my voice back. That's a lot of years of catharsis bundled into a few hours.

SI

I'll be completely honest in that the only reason I say O's over Royals is that my little league team was called the Orioles and I already have an Oriole hat (vintage 1960's replica) that I can wear

My preference to come out of the NL would be the Nats but that might be a hard hill to climb at this point.

Arles · 10-07-2014, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by digamma

It's ok, lungs, he's on a roll.

We've gone from:
-It was the protesters own fault... to
-Dodgers fans are worse.... to
-I have a black friend!

It's not about whether or not you like the Cardinals, it's about how silly this whole premise was. Anyone can cherry pick a bad instance or two with fans of a team, but that's hardly indicative of the whole lot. That is why I posted earlier:

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A reasonable person would probably not worry about either issues but Subby has set the rule that the worst example of your fans represents all, so he might disagree.

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Originally Posted by peanut gallery aka digamma

I have plenty of other reasons to dislike the Cardinals. This is just some icing on top. Let's go Blue!

Fans are short for "fanatic" for a reason. There is no way anyone is going to convince anyone on this board to root for a team they don't like. It doesn't bother me one bit if every FOFCer roots against the Cardinals, I just didn't like this premise that because a couple drunken idiots shouted ignorant and racist comments at a Cards game - people shouldn't be rooting for St. Louis (which was his inference).

Vince, Pt. II · 10-07-2014, 04:47 PM

It's not too far fetched to see the Nationals pulling this off. The Giants have Vogelsong tonight, and he's been extremely inconsistent recently. Their offense has been almost completely ineffective against lefties all season. Then, if the Nats win tonight, it's back to D.C. With all the momentum in the world on the Nats' side.

Arles · 10-07-2014, 04:59 PM

Interesting stats on today's game:

For Dodgers:

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Dodgers lineup has a career .390 BA, .447 OBP and .659 SLG% against Shelby Miller.

For Cards:

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The Dodgers are 2-6 in Kershaw's last 8 starts vs. the Cardinals.

Should be a good game. From a Vegas standpoint, the Dodgers are getting about 61% of the bets so far today.

MrBug708 · 10-07-2014, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

So those idiots speak for all Cardinals fans? You're joking, right?

Have you seen the post by panerd? The prompt dodger fans are brutal felons..

The Jackal · 10-07-2014, 07:29 PM

Whoops

Arles · 10-07-2014, 07:29 PM

Matt Adams!!!!!

MrBug708 · 10-07-2014, 07:31 PM

tarcone · 10-07-2014, 07:33 PM

Go Cards!

Arles · 10-07-2014, 08:14 PM

Cards win! Cards win! Amazing series for the Redbirds with their late innings heroics!

Vince, Pt. II · 10-07-2014, 08:17 PM

Crazy. If you would have told me the Dodgers were out in 4 games and that Kershaw pitched two of them I would have laughed at you a week ago. Unreal.

Lathum · 10-07-2014, 08:18 PM

So does Mattingly get the ax?

Mizzou B-ball fan · 10-07-2014, 08:20 PM

Rough week in the LA area. Angels and Dodgers out. State of Missouri single handedly broke their hearts.

Sun Tzu · 10-07-2014, 08:28 PM

I've got a good feeling about tonight's game. I sense a Giants v Royals Series in the near future.

Vogelstrong!

10-06-2014, 11:39 AM	#2001
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	2001: A FOFC Odyssey. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

10-06-2014, 03:34 PM	#2006
panerd Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis	Signs you are getting old... Offered 5th row dugout tickets to tonight's playoff game. Saw game doesn't start until 8, weather forecast says it might rain, so I turned them down. 15 years ago that would have just meant more drinking. or ? EDIT: I think college football is the only must go atmosphere (Or World Series) for me anymore. HD and my own couch sound so much better than all the hassle. Last edited by panerd : 10-06-2014 at 03:37 PM.

10-07-2014, 10:59 AM	#2015
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Go Dodgers! Cardinals Fans Get Ugly In Clash With Ferguson Protesters __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

10-07-2014, 01:52 PM	#2022
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	You know, given that you took a Dodgers fan swipe just before his post, rocks and glass houses come to mind here. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

10-07-2014, 02:52 PM	#2025
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10-06-2014, 11:59 AM	#2002
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Watching the replay of the O's-Detroit game on MLB Network since I missed it while watching Chiefs game. Man, that place was a mausoleum for most of the game.

10-06-2014, 08:50 PM	#2008
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	Tough loss for the Giants today. Now they have a severe disadvantage at starting pitcher tomorrow, and if they lose that game have to go back to Washington with zero momentum.

10-07-2014, 12:00 AM	#2009
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	This umpire's strike zone is...terrible

10-07-2014, 12:07 AM	#2010
Ramzavail College Starter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Strong Island, NY	I'm really so sick of the Cards.

10-07-2014, 12:12 AM	#2011
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	For a fan base that doesn't boo, they boo a lot

10-07-2014, 12:15 AM	#2012
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Oh yeah, great win tonight!!!

10-07-2014, 02:50 PM	#2024
lungs Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Prairie du Sac, WI	Fear for your life at Dodger Stadium? Good grief. I went to a series decked out in opposing team colors and never once felt uncomfortable.

10-07-2014, 02:53 PM	#2026
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	And I've been to hundreds of Cardinal games (many with African Americans) and never noticed the racism referenced above. A reasonable person would probably not worry about either issues but Subby has set the rule that the worst example of your fans represents all, so he might disagree. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com Last edited by Arles : 10-07-2014 at 02:53 PM.

10-07-2014, 02:55 PM	#2027
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	No, it isn't.

10-07-2014, 03:00 PM	#2029
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	It's ok, lungs, he's on a roll. We've gone from: -It was the protesters own fault... to -Dodgers fans are worse.... to -I have a black friend! I have plenty of other reasons to dislike the Cardinals. This is just some icing on top. Let's go Blue!

10-07-2014, 03:05 PM	#2030
lungs Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Prairie du Sac, WI	On another note... instead of rooting against somebody in the postseason, I've decided to root FOR the Orioles this year. Too bad O's vs. KC can't be the World Series

10-07-2014, 03:07 PM	#2031
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	What happened with the protesters was really shitty. I do not think any Cardinals fans on this board would agree with how they were treated. I would have said "Go Cards" if some segment of Dodger fans had exhibited similarly shitty behavior yesterday (maybe they did and I didn't hear about it?). I was commenting on what was a terrible incident. I am a 'Skins fan, so I am well-versed in shitty behavior by fans of my favorite team. I think we are all smart enough not to attribute the behavior of a small subset of fans to an entire fanbase. Except for Cowboys fans. FUCK THOSE GUYS. __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

10-07-2014, 04:47 PM	#2039
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	It's not too far fetched to see the Nationals pulling this off. The Giants have Vogelsong tonight, and he's been extremely inconsistent recently. Their offense has been almost completely ineffective against lefties all season. Then, if the Nats win tonight, it's back to D.C. With all the momentum in the world on the Nats' side. Last edited by Vince, Pt. II : 10-07-2014 at 04:47 PM.

10-07-2014, 07:29 PM	#2042
The Jackal Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Hampshire	Whoops

10-07-2014, 07:29 PM	#2043
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Matt Adams!!!!! __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

10-07-2014, 07:31 PM	#2044
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Geez

10-07-2014, 07:33 PM	#2045
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10-07-2014, 08:14 PM	#2046
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Cards win! Cards win! Amazing series for the Redbirds with their late innings heroics! __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

10-07-2014, 08:17 PM	#2047
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	Crazy. If you would have told me the Dodgers were out in 4 games and that Kershaw pitched two of them I would have laughed at you a week ago. Unreal.

10-07-2014, 08:18 PM	#2048
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	So does Mattingly get the ax?

10-07-2014, 08:20 PM	#2049
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Rough week in the LA area. Angels and Dodgers out. State of Missouri single handedly broke their hearts.

10-07-2014, 08:28 PM	#2050
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	I've got a good feeling about tonight's game. I sense a Giants v Royals Series in the near future. Vogelstrong! __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

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