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Bucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 04:32 PM
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I know this is gonna sound like a cliche to you, but you really can't judge a book by its cover.
You know why? Because actions speak louder than words, people, and because payback's a bitch. I say just let the chips fall where they may; I'll wear their scorn as a badge of honor.

And that's the name of that game, baby.

 
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DrDan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 04:34 PM
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1. uh . . . is this in reference to something specifically? I guess I really don't know what you OP is
all about.
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Bucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 04:55 PM
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12. Your mileage may vary.
But I gotta be me.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 04:38 PM
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2. You're right, it sounds cliche.
:rofl:
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elocs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 04:40 PM
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3. Oh god, am I ever waiting for some action to go with the words.
I think if you are waiting for payback you will have a long wait.
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Bucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 04:51 PM
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10. Hey, I'm just keeping it real.
If you know what I mean.
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salguine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-29-10 08:48 AM
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33. You're supposed to say "Keeping it real, YO".
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rcrush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 04:41 PM
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4. Any friend of yours is a friend of mine.
Theres no place like home!
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Gin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 04:43 PM
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5. People are worse than anyone.
g
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rcrush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 04:45 PM
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6. A day without sunshine is, you know, night time.
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Bucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 04:56 PM
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13. Hey, all you need is love.
All together now. All you need is love, love.
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Bucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 04:50 PM
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9. Thank you for that. Why, they're practically a dime a dozen!
Edited on Thu Jan-28-10 04:52 PM by Bucky
I hear you, man.
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DrToast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 04:48 PM
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7. Amen to that! No crying over spilled milk. You really gave 110% with this post.
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Bucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 04:54 PM
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11. I couldn't have done it without all the little people...
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Drunken Irishman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 04:50 PM
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8. All water under the bridge, my friend...
He had some big shoes to fill and filled them amicably. We can't look back, only forward. Tomorrow is a new day. The future is bright and he took the bull by the horns and led, baby!
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Bucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 05:01 PM
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16. You're right; I just need to look on the sunny side of life.
Thanks, I'll keep my chin up. I keep reaching for the stars, but keep my feet on the ground.
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rcrush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 05:05 PM
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17. Theres no time like the present.
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PatSeg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 08:26 PM
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26. But things will look brighter in the morning
Its always darkest before the dawn.
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rcrush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 04:57 PM
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14. Remember an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
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Bucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 04:59 PM
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15. But it never falls far from the tree.
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Jeff In Milwaukee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-29-10 09:39 AM
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35. But one bad apple spoils the whole barrel
...hate it when that happens
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inna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 05:16 PM
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18. What does that have to do with the price of eggs?
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monmouth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 06:28 PM
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19. Yeah, well, it takes two to tango!....n/t
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AspenRose Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 06:30 PM
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20. mainly because half the people I was with believed it until I explained the situation to them
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Bucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 07:11 PM
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22. !!
:rofl: I'd forgotten that one!
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CitizenLeft Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 07:26 PM
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24. ROTFL!
Edited on Thu Jan-28-10 07:26 PM by CitizenLeft
That was the best thread ever!
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asdjrocky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 06:32 PM
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21. Pull yourself up by your bootstraps man!
And then go west.
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PBS Poll-435 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 07:15 PM
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23. Every cloud has a silver lining. nt
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Jeff In Milwaukee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 08:03 PM
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25. Ditto!
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Telly Savalas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 10:07 PM
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27. K&R because I'm a "glass is half full" kind of guy.
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TexasObserver Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-28-10 10:12 PM
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28. I see someone stopped at "Cliches 'R Us" on the way home, today.
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inna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-30-10 12:16 AM
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37. "God, I hate Stupid." - Are you plagiarizing, by chance?
:D

(Cali?)
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inna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-29-10 12:24 AM
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29. Holy shit! Why was this unrecced?? It's a pretty funny thread, actually.

Recommending now, even though my rec is invisible. :shrug:
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Bucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-29-10 08:13 AM
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31. Thank you. I guess they couldn't handle the truth.
The complete unvarnished truth.
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Jeff In Milwaukee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-29-10 09:37 AM
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34. I need to go the hardware store
I've bought some truth at a garage sale and I'm going to try to strip the old varnish off.

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cry baby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-29-10 12:28 AM
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30. Dude...You're cooking with gas, now!
I'm laughing my ass off at this op and thread!
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lunatica Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-29-10 08:20 AM
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32. Still waters run deep and bridge over troubled waters
and the rising tide lifts all boats.

Trifecta! I win!
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inna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-30-10 12:18 AM
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38. lol, nice try.

:D
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Lilith Velkor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-29-10 10:00 AM
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36. It is what it is.
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ClassWarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-30-10 12:39 AM
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39. It takes one to know one, buddy.
NGU.

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inna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-07-10 06:56 PM
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40. .
Edited on Sun Feb-07-10 07:37 PM by inna
:bump!: :hide:

Come on! A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. <<-- :whisper:
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johnaries Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-08-10 12:42 AM
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41. Just you wait, mister, cause what goes around comes around.
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