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John Ix

@frogalapeche.bsky.social

Even he. ❤s Dr Who, Lit, darkness, 007, Gothic Horror. I teach English. Socialist. Conan-Doyler. Nibbled to death by an Okapi. Attempting re-entry. I invented the term 'Tillblerone'. "World's most correct man" 2024

created August 19, 2023

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Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)

With the Police Squad theme.

8/9/2025, 7:01:36 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)

Wasn't 'stable government' what happened when Caligula made his horse a senator?

7/9/2025, 9:23:57 PM | 12 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

I know. It's making me question humanistic worldview.

7/9/2025, 12:50:40 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

Can everyone else see this?

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7/9/2025, 12:39:33 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

Her sonic isn't even close!

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7/9/2025, 10:44:52 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

That was comedy on a par with Talc + Turnips from Vic Reeves Big Night Out.

7/9/2025, 10:29:53 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

I can't watch Picard, he's just so dull. I can watch PS in anything else, but just not this. The rest of the crew leave me utterly cold too, especially the (no idea what his name is ) Cornish pasty headed Klingon.

7/9/2025, 10:17:26 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I saw it as a treat on a vhs ITV recording when I was ill/off school aged about 12.

7/9/2025, 10:13:22 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

I also have no interest whatsoever in watching any of TOS, any of the films before ST2, or after ST6, or any tv series related to it. I saw a few episodes of TNG on their first showing on BBC2. They bored me to tears, apart from (IIRC) when Tasha fell into a black puddle and died. THAT was funny.

7/9/2025, 10:05:09 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)

I understand that this will seem quite an extreme opinion, but Star Trek 4: The Voyage Home is a both a superior comedy and a generally funnier film than almost 95% of 'comedies' from its own decade AND the 1990s.

7/9/2025, 9:59:20 AM | 15 4 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

Alright Dave.

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7/9/2025, 9:34:02 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Saul Staniforth (@saulstaniforth.bsky.social) reposted

@zackpolanski.bsky.social pointing out that a household budget is nothing like a national economy.

7/9/2025, 8:42:37 AM | 1127 341 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)

His miracle: Some woman's cancer went into complete remission after 'two very aggressive surgeries, intraperitoneal chemotherapy, many difficulties'. That's not a miracle, that's an insult to medical professionals.

7/9/2025, 9:07:17 AM | 27 6 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)

DEFORM Party, more like.

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7/9/2025, 8:32:58 AM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)

298kmh??? That's what I call a 'station-hurry' train.

7/9/2025, 7:33:59 AM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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7/9/2025, 7:26:02 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AUTOSPORT Bot (Unofficial) (@autsport-com.bsky.social) reposted

Niki Lauda’s first F1 title 50 years ago, in his own words #F1

7/9/2025, 7:20:10 AM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

Read this as 'Kim Basinger'.

7/9/2025, 7:23:50 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)

This early? This is virgin' on the ridiculous.

7/9/2025, 7:07:07 AM | 6 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

And follow it up with episodes of Virtual Murder and The Chamomile Lawn.

6/9/2025, 10:30:16 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

What's wrong with his spine?

6/9/2025, 10:26:30 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

The 50% that do land are mostly kids tv jokes. "I suppose if you tied me to that tree, you could have em for less." And then there's... Ep 6 "THE SNAILS!!!" Not funny. Not scary. Not thought-out. It's like 'Holy Grail' written by someone who'd only ever HEARD about Monty Python.

6/9/2025, 9:11:30 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)

Blackadder series 1 is so frustrating. 50% of the jokes don't ever land as they're so vague, narrow and just attempts to emulate/parody Shakespeare. E.g. Prince Harry: "I don't know how I'm going to tell his catamite." Also, S1 Edmund is so ill-defined. Why is he even called 'the Black Adder'?

6/9/2025, 8:40:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

I'd have to say the former as, apart from the name, I've no real knowledge of Quincy.

6/9/2025, 8:06:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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6/9/2025, 8:00:48 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

Wasn't he a supervillain in Despicable Me?

6/9/2025, 7:57:20 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

Completely agree. Even the Jeffrey Archer novels are better fantasy novels for children.

6/9/2025, 7:49:11 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

I work with lots of other teachers who seem to think that it's their mission in life to plug the Tory-boy wizard books at every turn. It's bloody annoying. I make no secret of my views of them or their...typist.

6/9/2025, 7:28:02 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reposted

Me, to anyone who says anything to me:

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25/1/2025, 2:26:35 PM | 8 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reposted

"One out of pocket customer, a drag General Zod impersonator act tracked down the company directors, bit them, punched them, and jumped up and down on them wearing big boots." "Police described his motives as 'no glamping, lots of camping, champing, lamping and some 'Terence Stamping'."

22/5/2025, 9:28:15 PM | 18 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reposted

RC: "And finally, a Sevenoaks gynaecologist is on the run tonight after being found guilty of offensive spoonerisms." RB: "Police say they are scouring the Kent countryside."

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3/3/2024, 4:49:37 PM | 6 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

What's that film?

6/9/2025, 7:12:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

It's my profound privilege and pleasure to be able to spread happiness.

6/9/2025, 7:07:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

Is it available anywhere else? If not... youtu.be/da7AZFp7f8A?...

6/9/2025, 6:34:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Zack Polanski (@zackpolanski.bsky.social) reposted

The Daily Mail resorts to personal attacks because they’re rattled. Nazi backing rags protecting their super rich owners. And Keir Starmer’s randomly ranting about me in Parliament. Best way to respond to this desperation? 👉🏼 join.greenparty.org.uk

His jagged gapped teeth had shades of Hannibal lecter. Better watch out.
6/9/2025, 5:44:47 PM | 1271 314 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

youtu.be/Int3QLIXCc4?...

6/9/2025, 6:15:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

There's no place like Rome. There's also no decorum in the forum.

6/9/2025, 5:44:10 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

Twats. They've given NF a career with his near-constant unwarranted Question Time appearances and free publicity.

6/9/2025, 5:31:30 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

Did you watch right to the end? I watched it three times before I saw the wedding scene.

6/9/2025, 5:29:02 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

Isn't it glorious? Rex Kwan Do gets mentioned at least twice weekly in our house.

6/9/2025, 5:26:22 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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6/9/2025, 3:02:56 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh ffs.

6/9/2025, 2:47:51 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

He'd be above all that.

6/9/2025, 2:44:31 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

That brand of notepad is making me very nostalgic.

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6/9/2025, 2:24:15 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)

Check on Pamela Nash's whereabouts and movements. STAT!

6/9/2025, 9:53:23 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

I knew today would be a good day.

6/9/2025, 9:44:30 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

Me: Ok...got any lobster? They: Wel...err..we don't...err no.

6/9/2025, 9:38:41 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

I often deploy this noble commodity in moments like that.

6/9/2025, 9:32:12 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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👍 👍

6/9/2025, 1:31:25 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)

John Cornelius' university has my coffee cups. #VirtualMurder

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6/9/2025, 1:24:24 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

I mean that's a clue for the intelligent viewer only.

6/9/2025, 1:11:08 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)

"I'm an actor manqué." Professor Zeff Virtual Murder

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6/9/2025, 1:04:11 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)

Just think of how many hit-people one could employ.

6/9/2025, 12:41:43 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Chaucer Doth Tweet (@levostregc.bsky.social) reposted

GRUMPYE TEENAGE SHAKESPEARE: "Thys ys just a stage, son." "ALL THE WORLDE YS A STAGE, DAD!!!! UGH!'

4/9/2025, 3:42:21 PM | 456 104 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent

Bizarre that I was watching this earlier.

6/9/2025, 12:11:01 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Me

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6/9/2025, 12:10:10 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Is that the Hammer Horror one? 👌

5/9/2025, 11:48:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)

I'm having a large Cuban rum, a bar of dark chocolate...and watching an in-depth video about Old to Middle English period and the great vowel shift.

5/9/2025, 11:32:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)

#TheProms

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5/9/2025, 7:14:31 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)

North by Northwest is genuinely brilliant and any excuse/reason to rewatch it is excusable/welcome.

5/9/2025, 7:07:59 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I've actually already used several of mine twice this evening. I'm not sure if they'll survive a third outing in one day. #Totp

5/9/2025, 7:03:27 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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5/9/2025, 7:00:59 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The most interesting thing about the band is the fact they all have individual names.

5/9/2025, 6:59:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I actually prefer this version of the Under the Bridge song to the boring bollocks + kids choir original. #TOTP

5/9/2025, 6:56:41 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Imagine 5 more sheds.

5/9/2025, 6:54:54 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)

Shed 7 #TOTP

5/9/2025, 6:53:50 PM | 10 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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Who wore it best? #TOTP

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5/9/2025, 6:52:26 PM | 9 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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The facechain... #TOTP

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5/9/2025, 6:49:50 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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THIS...on cd. #TOTP

5/9/2025, 6:47:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)

This was the worst edition of #TOTP I've ever had the misfortune to witness...and then the king fu song happened. #TOTP

5/9/2025, 6:43:19 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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👏

5/9/2025, 6:39:05 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mark Hamill (@markhamillofficial.bsky.social) reposted

#ANewHope 🙏

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5/9/2025, 6:37:03 PM | 19279 3172 | View on Bluesky | view

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Steps... #TOTP

5/9/2025, 6:36:06 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)

"I'm homeschooled, actually." This much was obvious, sadly.

5/9/2025, 6:33:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It's 'cross to bear' you annoying arse. #TOTP

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5/9/2025, 6:25:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)

Take some Calpol, dear. #TOTP

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5/9/2025, 6:23:40 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ok, off you fuck then darling. #TOTP

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5/9/2025, 6:20:48 PM | 3 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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I hope he's been DBS-checked. #TOTP

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5/9/2025, 6:18:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I don't remember ANY of this bollocks. #TOTP

5/9/2025, 6:17:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That's why Pat Mustard had it so good. #TOTP

5/9/2025, 6:12:16 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Mrs FrogAlaPeche: "LADY MARMALADE? Is that like man-batter?" #TOTP

5/9/2025, 6:06:58 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"Sir, a second 'Oh mate' has hit this take."

5/9/2025, 2:08:37 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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RESURRECTION OF THE CHRISTS

5/9/2025, 2:05:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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5/9/2025, 2:01:39 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Passion of the Christs. "You may ask one Christ one question!"

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5/9/2025, 9:45:38 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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At least Comic Sans or Wingdings would have added some much needed humour.

5/9/2025, 9:30:43 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yes. A. Variety. Simpson provided the director with two different opening music cues. B. Something more complex.

5/9/2025, 5:35:04 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Nadine Dorries puts ice in hot food.

4/9/2025, 8:47:17 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Nadine Dorries falls asleep during eclipses.

4/9/2025, 8:43:29 PM | 6 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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Nadine Dorries thinks that 30 line Baird televisions are 'all you need'.

4/9/2025, 8:40:25 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Nadine Dorries' favourite ice cream flavour is 'rice'.

4/9/2025, 8:33:14 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ha ha, yes...'student food'.

4/9/2025, 8:22:55 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ditto. I got through four series of Hadleigh because of him.

4/9/2025, 8:17:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank goodness for Red Dwarf. It's ALWAYS there when you need it.

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4/9/2025, 8:13:10 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ja!

4/9/2025, 8:09:36 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Amos?

4/9/2025, 8:00:12 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Huzzah for the gif!

4/9/2025, 7:59:34 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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GIFS work!!

4/9/2025, 7:49:40 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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A. 3+4 are the wrong way round. B. 4

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