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Honolulu_Blue · 04-12-2021, 08:25 AM

My parents have a very nice LG OLED TV. They bought it about three and a half years ago. I was over at their place yesterday and noticed that there is a faint shadow of the Fox News logo and banner burned into the bottom of the screen.

Kodos · 04-12-2021, 08:34 AM

Oh no, son. We never watch Fox News.

Kodos · 04-12-2021, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

I love watching any sport when the announcers drop objectivity and geek out over how cool something is:

An 18-year-old professonal bowler converted a 7-10 split on TV today for the first time in 30 years. pic.twitter.com/4Qfhy546fr
— Bryan Armen Graham (@BryanAGraham) April 11, 2021

That was pretty cool.

pantera · 04-12-2021, 10:14 AM

First World problem: Ever bought anything that's too good for its purpose?

I bought shower towels that are too big & thick. It's not easy to fold them for stacking in my closet, and they hardly fit on the towel rack. You could use one to dry off a family of hippos.

Vince, Pt. II · 04-12-2021, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantera

First World problem: Ever bought anything that's too good for its purpose?

I bought shower towels that are too big & thick. It's not easy to fold them for stacking in my closet, and they hardly fit on the towel rack. You could use one to dry off a family of hippos.

I feel like this is an impossibility. There is no such thing as too big and too thick when it comes to towels. Buy a bigger shelf.

Ksyrup · 04-13-2021, 06:38 AM

I find it funny that the guy who does our Trugreen service is Scott S. Apparently M. Gro is unavailable.

CrimsonFox · 04-13-2021, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Those also nuke well, so they're ideal for covering a lunch the following day. Ditto the McChicken (no lettuce).

Nukable reheating of fast food items is a specialty of mine.

Pro tip: Wendy's reheats the worst of pretty much anybody, their bread goes hockey puck no matter what you do.

Pro tip #2: BK's original chicken sandwich (the oblong one) is probably THE best reheatable f.f. item. Arguably better on day two than on day one. (again, always order no lettuce for reheating scenarios)

WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT BACK THE TRUCK UP!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHY IS ANYBODY REHEATING FAST FOOD SANDWICHES? WHY NOT JUST EAT THE SANDWICH?

who can't eat a fast food sandwich?

Edward64 · 04-13-2021, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT BACK THE TRUCK UP!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHY IS ANYBODY REHEATING FAST FOOD SANDWICHES? WHY NOT JUST EAT THE SANDWICH?

who can't eat a fast food sandwich?

5 for $5 deals (or is it 4 for $5 now) at Arbys.

cuervo72 · 04-13-2021, 10:09 AM

Hey, when Arby's has 5 for 5, as much as I'd like I'm not eating five roast beefs in one sitting.

CrimsonFox · 04-13-2021, 10:13 AM

i do not believe anyone would knowingly go to arbys

CrimsonFox · 04-13-2021, 10:18 AM

incidently if I AM going to arby's i certainly am not getting the worst thing on the menu, i'm getting the best thing on the menu

PilotMan · 04-13-2021, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

i do not believe anyone would knowingly go to arbys

WRONG

NobodyHere · 04-13-2021, 10:22 AM

I go to Arby's when I have a coupon.

$3 for a Reuban or a wrap? Hell Yeah! Not to mention curly fries.

Ksyrup · 04-13-2021, 10:24 AM

I generally like Arby's except the drink selection is terrible (as I recently posted about).

CrimsonFox · 04-13-2021, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

WRONG

it is not wrong. i simply don't believe someone would look at an arby's and think "hey! food! I REALLY WANT TO EAT THAT!"

CrimsonFox · 04-13-2021, 10:43 AM

goddammit you guys now i'm craving one of those rancid sandwiches

NobodyHere · 04-13-2021, 10:48 AM

Give in to your hunger!

Let the rancid sandwich FLOW through you!

BYU 14 · 04-13-2021, 10:54 AM

I still don't know what Arby's roast beef is made of, I only know on the 2-3 occasions each year I get a couple of beef and cheddars I am in heaven.

CrimsonFox · 04-13-2021, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

Give in to your hunger!

Let the rancid sandwich FLOW through you!

oh believe me it WILL....very quickly

CrimsonFox · 04-13-2021, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I generally like Arby's except the drink selection is terrible (as I recently posted about).

they have both diet dr pepper and fanta orange....i'm set

CrimsonFox · 04-13-2021, 12:47 PM

okay bastards, i just went to the drivethru and suffered the incompetence of kids running a restaurant. I got the reuben at half off since i jopined the club then had to wait for cashier to figure out how to do that...the rancid sandwich smelled particularly pancid and overly greasey sitting in the bag.

when i got it home it was still warm but not enough so i nuked it like 20 seconds. This bread is worthless as a fast food to go item

getting soggy esp with the sauce

however the kraut really makes this sandwich. the meat has an indistinguishable flavor yet i'd call the flavor "Warm Meat" flavor...and then the thousand island and kraut kick in. that's yummy.

thesloppy · 04-13-2021, 12:53 PM

I am impressed that you went from "Who can eat Arby's??" to actually eating Arby's in the space of 2 hours.

Ksyrup · 04-13-2021, 12:55 PM

Ha!

I love me a reuben, but that's one sandwich that makes me feel like a fat piece of crap by the time I finish it - regardless of who makes it.

molson · 04-13-2021, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thesloppy

I am impressed that you went from "Who can eat Arby's??" to actually eating Arby's in the space of 2 hours.

FOFC has always been about, first and foremost, personal growth.

cartman · 04-13-2021, 01:49 PM

Now I want a krispy kreme arby's

On April Fool's Day, they had a one day email only offer of the old 5 roast beef for $5 deal

JonInMiddleGA · 04-13-2021, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

WHY IS ANYBODY REHEATING FAST FOOD SANDWICHES?

Convenience.

Overbuy on Tuesday, saves a trip on Wednesday. I get as many as three meals in a single trip on occasion.

pantera · 04-13-2021, 03:27 PM

I haven't been to Arbys in maybe 20 years. Actually I haven't eaten any cattle, pig or turkey meat since Christmas week 2019 when I vacationed at my brother's home. Just some grilled chicken breast every few weeks.

Used to eat tons of that stuff in my younger days. I have to admit, I'm craving a fast food burger and some fries. I'm going to crack by early summer...

Vince, Pt. II · 04-13-2021, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molson

FOFC has always been about, first and foremost, personal growth.

/Golfclap

PilotMan · 04-13-2021, 04:41 PM

My personal growth is at least 50 pounds worth. Am I doing it right?

cuervo72 · 04-13-2021, 09:38 PM

Do we really need college football rankings in April?

CrimsonFox · 04-14-2021, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thesloppy

I am impressed that you went from "Who can eat Arby's??" to actually eating Arby's in the space of 2 hours.

I am so weak willed and I am prone to suggestion even by myself

CrimsonFox · 04-14-2021, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Convenience.

Overbuy on Tuesday, saves a trip on Wednesday. I get as many as three meals in a single trip on occasion.

You have much to teach us, oh wise food guru

Ksyrup · 04-14-2021, 07:48 AM

We had to grab something quick to eat before a HS softball game last night. Wife suggested ... you guessed it ... Arby's.

I like Arby's simply because of the Nihilist Arby's twitter account.

CrimsonFox · 04-14-2021, 07:54 AM

This news goes with Arby's

Kodos · 04-14-2021, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantera

I haven't been to Arbys in maybe 20 years. Actually I haven't eaten any cattle, pig or turkey meat since Christmas week 2019 when I vacationed at my brother's home. Just some grilled chicken breast every few weeks.

Used to eat tons of that stuff in my younger days. I have to admit, I'm craving a fast food burger and some fries. I'm going to crack by early summer...

I get the Impossible Whopper and fries when I have that urge. If you want to stay away from beef, it might be a viable alternative. It works for me, and now BK is really the only fast food place that I regularly (once every few weeks) go to.

sterlingice · 04-14-2021, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantera

First World problem: Ever bought anything that's too good for its purpose?

I bought shower towels that are too big & thick. It's not easy to fold them for stacking in my closet, and they hardly fit on the towel rack. You could use one to dry off a family of hippos.

Where did you find these towels? I want some

SI

pantera · 04-14-2021, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

Where did you find these towels? I want some

SI

Bed, Bath & Beyond. (hippos not included)

Dr. Sak · 04-15-2021, 06:13 AM

After 20+ years, tomorrow is my last day at my current employer. The last 3 years I have seen a downturn in culture and morale that makes me glad I am leaving. During COVID we have had to come in every day without options for remote working or even empathy for adjusting to family life during all of this...my director even made a comment that 10% of the US is out of work and would gladly come to work here to follow the rules.

I have a new job which I start next month with our prime customer, and I will be essentially be doing the same thing I am now. I've never changed jobs (Started the one I have now after my freshman year in college as a co-op). The new one offers everything I had hoped...9/80 work schedules, flexibility to work from home, and advancement opportunities that seem limited at best at my current job.

I still can't help but to feel sad for what this place has become and sad for the people I leave behind, and in the same breath apprehensive for my future job. The group of people I work with are some of the best people I've ever worked with or met. Most of which are trying to leave too; I am just the first one to go. I

Ksyrup · 04-15-2021, 06:29 AM

Good luck!

Changing jobs can be a gamble/mixed bag for sure, but I have done it every 5-7 years (just by circumstance) and have fallen upward so far. I'm hopeful that I've found the place I can retire, but that's a ways away and a lot can change.

Lathum · 04-15-2021, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

After 20+ years, tomorrow is my last day at my current employer. The last 3 years I have seen a downturn in culture and morale that makes me glad I am leaving. During COVID we have had to come in every day without options for remote working or even empathy for adjusting to family life during all of this...my director even made a comment that 10% of the US is out of work and would gladly come to work here to follow the rules.

I have a new job which I start next month with our prime customer, and I will be essentially be doing the same thing I am now. I've never changed jobs (Started the one I have now after my freshman year in college as a co-op). The new one offers everything I had hoped...9/80 work schedules, flexibility to work from home, and advancement opportunities that seem limited at best at my current job.

I still can't help but to feel sad for what this place has become and sad for the people I leave behind, and in the same breath apprehensive for my future job. The group of people I work with are some of the best people I've ever worked with or met. Most of which are trying to leave too; I am just the first one to go. I

Congrats.

Bullshit the ACC didn't let refs work remotely.

Lathum · 04-15-2021, 06:47 AM

dola- kidding aside, my wife went through literally the same thing as you 5 years ago. Worked for P and G right out of college for almost 20 years. The culture had gotten terrible but she felt trapped by a good salary, options, comfort level etc...when a golden opportunity opened she took the chance to leave and personally and professionally the best thing she ever did.

Dr. Sak · 04-15-2021, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

dola- kidding aside, my wife went through literally the same thing as you 5 years ago. Worked for P and G right out of college for almost 20 years. The culture had gotten terrible but she felt trapped by a good salary, options, comfort level etc...when a golden opportunity opened she took the chance to leave and personally and professionally the best thing she ever did.

Thanks Lathum and Ksyrup.

I felt trapped by the amount of vacation I had. 6 weeks of vacation a year...given I take at least 15 days a year for officiating that left me with 3. Now with the every other Friday off and the new employer letting me work from hotel rooms remotely...I end up with the same if not more at my new place.

sterlingice · 04-15-2021, 11:13 PM

I have seen so many people make that one jump from their "career" job and end up so much better and happier in the long run. It's not that the other place was bad, but seemingly everywhere starts to take advantage of entrenched people after a while.

SI

turk32 · 04-16-2021, 04:31 AM

Today I decided to move to live by the sea - I am very happy and excited. It remains to choose an apartment in Turkey - there are very reliable sellers here.

NobodyHere · 04-16-2021, 07:15 AM

Today I decided to move into a pineapple under the sea...and nowhere near Turkey.

NobodyHere · 04-16-2021, 09:22 AM

Why do people still use fax machines? I really can't read your handwriting.

sterlingice · 04-16-2021, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

Why do people still use fax machines? I really can't read your handwriting.

But can you read it if it's even more grainy after being shoved through 1990s technology?

SI

pantera · 04-16-2021, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

Why do people still use fax machines? I really can't read your handwriting.

Once you hit middle age, you tend not to change your way of doing things unless forced to. You need to tell them you're not a dinosaur & don't have a fax.

albionmoonlight · 04-19-2021, 01:34 PM

Nothing said “September” when I was a kid quite like an NFL game played on a goddamn baseball diamond. pic.twitter.com/qBIjQ8fZZQ
— Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) April 19, 2021

CrimsonFox · 04-19-2021, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

But can you read it if it's even more grainy after being shoved through 1990s technology?

SI

04-12-2021, 08:25 AM	#21201
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	My parents have a very nice LG OLED TV. They bought it about three and a half years ago. I was over at their place yesterday and noticed that there is a faint shadow of the Fox News logo and banner burned into the bottom of the screen. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

04-12-2021, 08:34 AM	#21202
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Oh no, son. We never watch Fox News. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

04-13-2021, 06:38 AM	#21206
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I find it funny that the guy who does our Trugreen service is Scott S. Apparently M. Gro is unavailable. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-13-2021, 10:09 AM	#21209
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Hey, when Arby's has 5 for 5, as much as I'd like I'm not eating five roast beefs in one sitting. __________________ null

04-13-2021, 10:22 AM	#21213
NobodyHere Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013	I go to Arby's when I have a coupon. $3 for a Reuban or a wrap? Hell Yeah! Not to mention curly fries. __________________ "I am God's prophet, and I need an attorney"

04-12-2021, 10:14 AM	#21204
pantera n00b Join Date: Mar 2021	First World problem: Ever bought anything that's too good for its purpose? I bought shower towels that are too big & thick. It's not easy to fold them for stacking in my closet, and they hardly fit on the towel rack. You could use one to dry off a family of hippos.

04-13-2021, 10:13 AM	#21210
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	i do not believe anyone would knowingly go to arbys

04-13-2021, 10:18 AM	#21211
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	incidently if I AM going to arby's i certainly am not getting the worst thing on the menu, i'm getting the best thing on the menu

04-13-2021, 10:24 AM	#21214
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I generally like Arby's except the drink selection is terrible (as I recently posted about). __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-13-2021, 10:43 AM	#21216
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	goddammit you guys now i'm craving one of those rancid sandwiches

04-13-2021, 10:48 AM	#21217
NobodyHere Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013	Give in to your hunger! Let the rancid sandwich FLOW through you! __________________ "I am God's prophet, and I need an attorney"

04-13-2021, 10:54 AM	#21218
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	I still don't know what Arby's roast beef is made of, I only know on the 2-3 occasions each year I get a couple of beef and cheddars I am in heaven.

04-13-2021, 12:47 PM	#21221
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	okay bastards, i just went to the drivethru and suffered the incompetence of kids running a restaurant. I got the reuben at half off since i jopined the club then had to wait for cashier to figure out how to do that...the rancid sandwich smelled particularly pancid and overly greasey sitting in the bag. when i got it home it was still warm but not enough so i nuked it like 20 seconds. This bread is worthless as a fast food to go item getting soggy esp with the sauce however the kraut really makes this sandwich. the meat has an indistinguishable flavor yet i'd call the flavor "Warm Meat" flavor...and then the thousand island and kraut kick in. that's yummy.

04-13-2021, 12:53 PM	#21222
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	I am impressed that you went from "Who can eat Arby's??" to actually eating Arby's in the space of 2 hours. __________________ Last edited by thesloppy : Today at 05:35 PM.

04-13-2021, 12:55 PM	#21223
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Ha! I love me a reuben, but that's one sandwich that makes me feel like a fat piece of crap by the time I finish it - regardless of who makes it. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-13-2021, 01:49 PM	#21225
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Now I want a krispy kreme arby's On April Fool's Day, they had a one day email only offer of the old 5 roast beef for $5 deal __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

04-13-2021, 03:27 PM	#21227
pantera n00b Join Date: Mar 2021	I haven't been to Arbys in maybe 20 years. Actually I haven't eaten any cattle, pig or turkey meat since Christmas week 2019 when I vacationed at my brother's home. Just some grilled chicken breast every few weeks. Used to eat tons of that stuff in my younger days. I have to admit, I'm craving a fast food burger and some fries. I'm going to crack by early summer...

04-13-2021, 04:41 PM	#21229
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	My personal growth is at least 50 pounds worth. Am I doing it right? __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

04-13-2021, 09:38 PM	#21230
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Do we really need college football rankings in April? __________________ null

04-14-2021, 07:48 AM	#21233
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	We had to grab something quick to eat before a HS softball game last night. Wife suggested ... you guessed it ... Arby's. I like Arby's simply because of the Nihilist Arby's twitter account. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-14-2021, 07:54 AM	#21234
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	This news goes with Arby's

04-15-2021, 06:13 AM	#21238
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	After 20+ years, tomorrow is my last day at my current employer. The last 3 years I have seen a downturn in culture and morale that makes me glad I am leaving. During COVID we have had to come in every day without options for remote working or even empathy for adjusting to family life during all of this...my director even made a comment that 10% of the US is out of work and would gladly come to work here to follow the rules. I have a new job which I start next month with our prime customer, and I will be essentially be doing the same thing I am now. I've never changed jobs (Started the one I have now after my freshman year in college as a co-op). The new one offers everything I had hoped...9/80 work schedules, flexibility to work from home, and advancement opportunities that seem limited at best at my current job. I still can't help but to feel sad for what this place has become and sad for the people I leave behind, and in the same breath apprehensive for my future job. The group of people I work with are some of the best people I've ever worked with or met. Most of which are trying to leave too; I am just the first one to go. I

04-15-2021, 06:29 AM	#21239
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Good luck! Changing jobs can be a gamble/mixed bag for sure, but I have done it every 5-7 years (just by circumstance) and have fallen upward so far. I'm hopeful that I've found the place I can retire, but that's a ways away and a lot can change. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-15-2021, 06:47 AM	#21241
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	dola- kidding aside, my wife went through literally the same thing as you 5 years ago. Worked for P and G right out of college for almost 20 years. The culture had gotten terrible but she felt trapped by a good salary, options, comfort level etc...when a golden opportunity opened she took the chance to leave and personally and professionally the best thing she ever did.

04-15-2021, 11:13 PM	#21243
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I have seen so many people make that one jump from their "career" job and end up so much better and happier in the long run. It's not that the other place was bad, but seemingly everywhere starts to take advantage of entrenched people after a while. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

04-16-2021, 04:31 AM	#21244
turk32 n00b Join Date: Apr 2021	Today I decided to move to live by the sea - I am very happy and excited. It remains to choose an apartment in Turkey - there are very reliable sellers here.

04-16-2021, 07:15 AM	#21245
NobodyHere Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013	Today I decided to move into a pineapple under the sea...and nowhere near Turkey. __________________ "I am God's prophet, and I need an attorney"

04-16-2021, 09:22 AM	#21246
NobodyHere Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013	Why do people still use fax machines? I really can't read your handwriting. __________________ "I am God's prophet, and I need an attorney"

04-19-2021, 01:34 PM	#21249
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Nothing said “September” when I was a kid quite like an NFL game played on a goddamn baseball diamond. pic.twitter.com/qBIjQ8fZZQ — Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) April 19, 2021

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