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Gabe’s Week of Tweets for 2010-03-07

  • I setup one of those "ask me stuff" things at Formspring. Because that's what I do, I create accounts places. Enjoy. http://bit.ly/cHvyKZ #
  • Bummer, the Penis Pig got removed from the wall of Caffeine dreams. #
  • Americans: We're assholes about everything else in the world. Let the Canadians have hockey. It's more than fair. #
  • hahaha RT @LastRights: They've got healthcare, lets take the hockey! #
  • hahaha RT @alexpgates: #ethnocentrism http://yfrog.com/32douxj #
  • Q:Why are monkeys freaky-ass scary? A:I don't know. But let me look that up:http://tinyurl…. http://formspring.me/gabekangas/q/245187606 #
  • http://twitpic.com/15zllz – I went to import the new @answerteam album into iTunes. I think they lied to me. #
  • Q:If you actually had a TV and were forced t… A:It would probably have to be The Vampire D… http://formspring.me/gabekangas/q/245755445 #
  • Going to cave and buy an external mouse for working with my laptop. Less than ergonomic workspaces are taking a toll on my mousing hand. #
  • I installed Gowalla last night just so I can use it at #SxSW and gain entry to the Gowalla / Diplo party. What an odd world we live in. #
  • I go from "how cool!" to "you asshole!" when I see #NIN posting more gear on eBay. Selling it really means he's not going to use it anymore. #
  • Just got my first apple mouse. The mighty mouse is pretty sweet after a few minutes with it. #
  • Q:If you had a ridiculous iPad and I gave yo… A:I would not :) It would "accidentally rip… http://formspring.me/gabekangas/q/247644847 #
  • RT @Nomad_Lounge: Nomad is Hiring Rock Stars. Quit your other job. Omaha's best lounge has open server positions. http://fb.me/5RKxXoW #
  • Q:Since we just finished the Olympics, pleas… A:Obviously the show would be "TRON on ice"…. http://formspring.me/gabekangas/q/250100956 #
  • Very funny. An episode of the Totally Rad Show from 1986. http://www.totallyradshow.com/episodes/episode-153-51286.html #
  • Just read an email from @u2acro. I'll have to reread it because my eyes glossed over and all I remember is her saying "tell me to shove it". #
  • I think SEO is Internet snake oil. #sorryJustHowItIs #
  • Just caught word of a neat mini-event that hits #OMA tonight. http://motownbound.com/ – Blue Line NoDO @ 7:30. Who wants to stop by? :) #
  • . @downsdesign @sarahdavidson Post Sake Bombers there's a roadtwipish ditty over at Blue Line promoting motownbound.com. I'll prob stop in. #
  • \o/ RT @cnnbrk: Same-sex couples will be able to apply Wednesday for marriage licenses in the nation's capital http://on.cnn.com/d4BQA8 #
  • For something you have to "apply" to do, they certainly don't turn down enough marriage applications. #
  • Q:You're not a sports person, but which spor… A:Recently I found the love of flat track ro… http://formspring.me/gabekangas/q/255231473 #
  • The #Motownbound crew is going to be at Blue Line NoDo at 8:30 tonight. I'll be heading down, who wants to join me? #
  • Hanging with @fandangochica (fandangochicken) at blue line with the #motownbound crew. Neat stuff! #
  • My first time at the homy inn! http://yfrog.com/56×2zj #
  • Had a great time tonight hanging out with the #motownbound crew. Met new friends! Thanks @ianhelliot,@tytysimmons,@lindspete,@beSEWcreative! #
  • RT @ianhelliott: Pls RT – We just posted a new video about the journey! Next stop, Chicago!
    http://www.motowbound.com #motownbound #
  • The band "Unsaid" just came on my iTunes shuffle. Nobody will understand this, but I had to make it public. *shutters* #
  • Anyone have any connections to an IRC operator on EFnet? RT if you're in the circle of nerds who know what I'm talking about! :) #
  • Has anyone seen @nonmayorsuttle around? Since the snow stopped he disappeared. #
  • There's nothing you shouldn't be able to schedule online. #
  • An awesome documentary if you're into the early dotcom culture and a want to hear a great story of someone in it. http://bit.ly/a69en #
  • I got comic books from the @maukingbird comic crew. Saw she was here via foursquare. Technology! http://yfrog.com/cah31j #
  • "Bangs are like beards for girls" – @ReelVixen #
  • Watching @BT's Macworld presentation to clear my head. When all fails, let BT help. #
  • Man, @BT really gets it. Hearing him speak is so inspiring. #
  • "I need a tool to do something, and it doesn't exist. So I have to get a soldering iron or xcode out and do something meaningful." – @BT #
  • I just ousted @wahoobudd as the mayor of Upstream Brewing Company on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/5rB05 #
  • I just became the mayor of The 49r Lounge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/y58al #
  • A show called "Porn 101" is in at the 49r. Complete with uber-fake breasts host. Awesome. #
  • Thanks to @ReelVixen I know that MC Frontalot is going to be at #sxswi I've always wanted to see his show! #
  • For this week's #FollowFriday I recommend you follow @jgarfink. She likes the Fifth Element and will tell you that oatmeal isn't a meal. #
  • Fun reading this thread http://bit.ly/d09H0F with all the "I guess it's no Ghosts 2 after all" thoughts. #
  • Saw Alice tonight. Nice to look at, and an ok film if you go in with low expectations. #
  • Hi! #
  • Has anyone seen @icedogchi? I'm assuming he's dead until future notice. RIP. #
  • Going through the motions, attempting to push through the feeling of absolute defeat. It's tough. </imFuckingVagueToo> #
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Gabe’s Week of Tweets for 2010-02-28

  • My Dropbox broke. Had to delete ~/.dropbox/dropbox.db to fix it. 200+ meg db file it now has to recreate. Odd. #
  • The Hooked suspension team has a show at Dr Jack's in Bellevue tonight at 6. I totally dig that stuff. #
  • "Watch midget porn. It makes you look huge". Yes someone bought that shirt. She has no teeth and is in Bellevue. #
  • I'm spending my Sunday night watching people get hooks through them and suspended in the air. Where do I sign up? (yup, serious) #
  • RT @timheidecker: Season cinco one week away!!!!!!! #
  • I like this interview on SPN discussing Omaha compared to "top down" cities such as Chicago. Accurate and interesting. http://bit.ly/cysV9h #
  • RT @alexpgates: It's party time! Happy Birthday George Washington! http://what-cheer.com/partytime #
  • I like when I can spend lunchie times with @geekyfemme. #
  • I just noticed on SLAM that @theanswerteam is playing at The Sydney this Saturday. Don't think I can make it, but you probably should. #
  • Did you guys know @pgcales left his full time gig to work in his passion of creating custom furniture? I had no idea! Just talked with him! #
  • I'm going to try and remember to point @timothykephart to any web site that I think looks nice and is written in PHP. –> http://infegy.com/ #
  • I'm watching High Fidelity and being nostalgic. #
  • Wonder how long this thing has left in it? http://yfrog.com/1ducaxj #
  • He needs friends RT @alexpgates I finally decided to see what this MySpace thing is all about. Friend me up! http://bit.ly/c2Lxsv #
  • RT @OxRxG: Hey! Could you spare a few moments of your time to help us out? Get the details here: http://ping.fm/dpc6X #
  • http://twitpic.com/1540t3 – I hate you Facebook. Your moral compass when it comes to ads points in the wrong direction. #
  • So @harmarsuperstar just mentioned he'll be playing @the_sydney on Easter Sunday (April 4th). He rose again indeed. #
  • Watching the movie adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar. Makes me want to share this: 1999 Madison Scouts. Love. http://bit.ly/ddMXip #
  • Yup. I made one. http://yfrog.com/1dd8swj #
  • Just got a spam from the military outlining the benefits of service including a "Fre e GI BILL". No mention of a side effect of death. #
  • Hey, @boutcher is following me on twitter! Wait, that means he stopped following me. Hmph. #
  • RT @mahafestival now's your chance to be heard. Who would you like to see play at MAHA this year? And yes, please retweet. #retweet_thursday #
  • It throws off my day when I don't talk to @ReelVixen. I have a system. Now I don't know what happened on The View this morning. #
  • Disaster? RT @KETV: Omaha, Council Bluffs and surrounding counties will get federal disaster assistance to pay for snow clean-up and damage #
  • I can't think of the "Pew Research Center" without making "Pew Pew Pew!" laser gun sounds in my head. #
  • A site called @macflam started following me on Twitter. For a second I thought it was the perfect site of Apple and Drums. Not so. #
  • Regardless of what country you're from I can't imagine not wanting Canadians to win Olympic hockey. #
  • Argh. It was an optimistic good day, and now I have to redo a bunch of work. I need to gain design talent. #
  • Oh caffeine dreams… http://yfrog.com/4f5femj #
  • It's @programmerman! http://yfrog.com/4af1cjj #
  • Looking forward to seeing @theanswerteam tonight. #
  • RT @rob_sheridan the US government poisoned alcohol during prohibition, killing around 10,000 people: http://is.gd/9lJjp – via @slashdot #
  • "I guess I didn't know it. Get busy child. Wop wop." – Crystal Method. #
  • I was just presented a copy of the new album from @theanswerteam. #
  • I just ate a random cupcake that was handed to me by a stranger. I assume no death will come of this, but no promises. #
  • Math rock is alive and well at the Sydney tonight. #
  • I met @hollienicole for the first time tonight. It was bound to happen. in reply to hollienicole #
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Gabe’s Week of Tweets for 2010-02-21

  • Really? More snow? Stop plz. #
  • http://bit.ly/bdccuV Funny, but why does everyone assume all guys play video games? I'm starting to think something is wrong with me. #
  • RT @ericwareheim: happy vagina day #
  • Hedwig's "Origin of Love" just came on shuffle. This is my attempt at valentine's day, I guess. Mutant 8-appendaged bi-sexed creatures=love. #
  • Has everyone wished @mckito a Happy Birthday!? I haven't. Until now. Happy birthday, Sarah! #
  • RT @katieontheradio RT @ccooke6685: Dodge Road Closed West Of 144th Street – Omaha News Story -KETV Omaha: http://bit.ly/9pClvB via @addthis #
  • I obviously don't see the appeal of moving away from Omaha that others do. #
  • RT @secos: getting rid of one of my favorite domains: siliconeprairienudes.com Hopefully it will find a new home. #
  • I know you're all aware, but @rahulgupta is one awesome guy. #
  • Is tonight the night you're supposed to go out and drink a lot? I lost track on the party calendar, I don't hear much as far as plans. #
  • So is anyone doing anything fun tonight? #
  • The poor guy is going timed pull only. Like the dark ages. RT @johnhenrymuller: Giving up sweets and push email notifications for lent. #
  • o/~ Goin' to the temple and we're, gonna get buried! Goooin' to the temple of Locke! o/~ #LOST #
  • It has come to my attention that the Zyrtec-D I take on a daily basis will increase my blood pressure. But it works so well! :( #
  • #retweet_thursday RT @Mortythemouth: Almost time to fish out some old jokes to honor @RT_Thursday. #
  • It's days like this I wish I had Dreamweaver. Can you buy it alone or just a part of Adobe CrazyStuff? #
  • This video never gets old. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7m6p3_cooking-by-the-book-remix_fun #
  • There are some words that I swear I'll just never be able to spell correctly, and it's frustrating. #
  • RT @heathermccain: friend of mine was laid off today @whitepatrick. my creative partner 8 years. super-talented. anyone looking 4 a writer? #
  • I was just asked by someone who's not from here to give her advice on different coffee shops. She asked the right person. #
  • I usually have no issues with Facebook throwing errors, but I'm kind of working on actual work dealing with FB right now. So like… don't. #
  • Heading over to Barley's Tip Top to see what kind of crazy thing @slobotski is serving and what shoes @lasertron has designed. #
  • Had fun seeing a couple fun people tonight! :) Though I left @gt_jenn and @fandangochica so they could talk underwear photos without me ;) #
  • Freaked out a bit, Mint.com sent me a low balance push notification saying I only had $100 left in my checking. Thankfully it was wrong. #
  • Wonder why I was the only one who never heard of @JohnnyCupcake before today? Another t-shirt business? *yawn* #
  • Do not let @dannyaway convince you that chatroulette.com is anything more than random dudes showing their junk online :) #
  • Are acronyms allowed on words with friends? I'm not really sure of the rules. #
  • Hanging out downtown at the Halo 'stute today. #
  • OH, to @redsesame: "You're good at using swoops". #
  • There's a drumline show in Bellevue and @OxRxG tomorrow. Decisions, decisions. #
  • Men Without Hats – Safety Dance is today's Friday jam at the 'stute. Also it needs to be remixed with the Doogie Howser theme song. #
  • http://twitpic.com/1479os – The @1984creative crew with @JohnnyCupcakes. #
  • Someone anonymously sent me a free account for suicidegirls. Is today some kind of awesome holiday I'm not aware of? #
  • I see @ErinHawkins! #twitterstalk #
  • DJs at the 49r? How did hipsters allow allow this? But…awesome! #
  • This is the best music ever played at the 49r. #
  • I just became the mayor of Old Dundee Bar & Grill on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/38Nc8s #
  • There's no proof this ever happened. RT @Terahann: @gabek is singing along to travis tritt. HELP US! #
  • Watching @beckyhasrabies roast coffee beans at @cdomaha! First time i've been here when she's been roasting. Neat! #coffeepr0n #
  • Facebook, please knock it off. I'm trying to write an app for you. You'd like that, wouldn't you? So please stop throwing errors. #
  • Just because I can work a compressed timeline doesn't mean I need to. Next time I'll add a couple days to whatever time I "need". #
  • Just got a spam advertising the benefits of bamboo flooring. If anyone is in the market or building an island shack I can pass it along. #
  • RT @slobotski: good photos from @johnnycupcakes while in Omaha…I think he liked it. http://tinyurl.com/johnnycupcakesinomaha #
  • I just met @tinyxl's mom. Jealous? #
  • Writing Facebook apps requires you to throw out half of what you know about Javascript, but not knowing what half. #
  • Alright, time to stop work for the day and go see the @OxRxG! #
  • At the derb. *drool* Go @OxRxG! http://yfrog.com/au1fcej #
  • There's a guy behind me yelling "Get'er done!" and not trying to be ironic. He's a Sioux Falls fan. #
  • 55-10. The @OxRxG is dominating the first half. http://yfrog.com/3710725266j #
  • 74-10 about 1min left in the half. Big crowd. Done with updates for a while :) http://yfrog.com/32vq4tj #
  • I'm pretty sure I just walked by someone I saw on Intervention. #
  • Injury for Sioux Falls. 99-10. 11min left. SFRD pissed and scoring a bunch. #
  • And it's over! @OxRxG wins! 117-87. http://yfrog.com/3lojflj #
  • Full spectrum. I've seen @sandikbar give a talk on MySQL caching and now seen her kick ass. Not sure what I enjoyed more. #
  • Btw, Roller Derby has pushed aside curling as my new favorite sport. So there is an activity Nebraska and I can agree on after all. #
  • haha on this episode of Caprica a guy is flipping through the radio and one of the songs on is the 1978 theme song for Battlestar Galactica. #
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Gabe’s Week of Tweets for 2010-02-14

  • The drive I'm replacing won't power up, it's dead. That's every media file I own since the mid 90s I've collected. Pray backups are ok. #
  • Sure a lot of articles about setting up time machine, but very few on how to get data out of it. And no, I can't just use the interface. #
  • Success in getting my media back! Just wasn't able to do it over the network, Time Machine drive needs to be local to access HFS+ priv data #
  • Congratulations to big business, the corporations who are the winners of tonight's game. #
  • Saw more and more people saying "who dat" online. I had to wikipedia it to find out wtf is with that awful sounding/looking phrase. #
  • Looking at Carbonite. It'll backup unlimited *supported files* from your *internal drive*. Nice way to say "not everything, sorry." #
  • Lent must be coming up. More fish stuff being advertised. #
  • I'll never understand those certain Jeep owners. Guy with no roof, no doors and no windows driving down saddle creek with a ski mask on. #
  • RT @snekse: Any (active or aspiring) screenplay, playwrite, or book writers out there? Want a beta key to a cool new writing tool? DM me. #
  • RT @maccast: Why is it that every time I read about a new version of RealPlayer for the Mac I just laugh? Also, I check that it's not 1997. #
  • I should go get some lunch. I'll be nice and not bring it back so @rahulgupta doesn't have to remember what food is. #
  • And so it begins. RT @nineinchnails: ? http://www.nin.com/?id=96124 #
  • The topic is sex at Science Cafe at the Slowdown tonight. That could be fun. I've always wondered how it worked. #
  • RT @ericzelenka: MEETorDIE Quantifies The Cost Of Wasteful Meetings: http://tcrn.ch/9hgNSR #
  • I just ousted @josephthomas as the mayor of Starbucks on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/6tQOKw #
  • I'm at DownsDesign Headquarters (4606 N. 83rd Street, at 83rd street, Omaha). http://4sq.com/86a3Te #
  • You thought the smoke monster was weird? Weird is when Mac from It's always sunny shows up on the Island with a gun. #
  • Oh man. If I knew @BT was doing a presentation at MacWorld I would have saved up all year to go! #
  • hahaha RT @OmahaNE: RT @johnmccrory: New Google service could be a Googlekiller #
  • Thanks to @andypeters for turning me on to Sequel Pro. Now @rahulgupta won't mock me for being a CLI jockey anymore. http://bit.ly/THYOi #
  • You know, I think I'll head down to startup drinks at the 'stute. #
  • Sometimes I still get an automated page from the old office. It makes me smile. I love reminders of how I made the right choice. #
  • So I don't forget, @DownsDesign and I were talking about a St Patrick's Day Tweetup/bar crawl type thing, March 17. Would you be interested? #
  • In the year twenty ten Gabe will sit, sipping a latte, hacking on some PHP code. This is his story. #
  • RT @tuaw_mwsf: Nice to see @leolaporte can still boogie http://yfrog.com/32s3bsj #
  • We need more scientists: http://xkcd.com/701/ #
  • I was going to go out tonight. But everyone is being lame and staying in. And that's boring. #
  • Went to grab pizza rolls out of my freezer and… Oh. Forgot about that. http://yfrog.com/35ky1dj #
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Gabe’s Week of Tweets for 2010-02-07

  • I think I'll go down to the @waiting_room to see Blue Rosa thursday night. I haven't been there since the unavailing of the changes. #
  • The Grammys are still around? Talk about an outdated institution. The idea of "best" anything doesn't scale anymore. You decide what's good. #
  • Ladies and gentlemen: My calling. http://www.simplyhired.com/job-id/dhpmivzhmg/professional-sports-jobs/ #
  • No matter how hard I try I can't get the Vehicle registration renewal site to work for me. Keeps saying my name != my plate. #
  • Nebraska has a Hooker county? Awesome. I'm tempted to make a joke about @oobbles here. #
  • I'm at Douglas County Treasurer (411 N 84th St., 84th & Cass, Omaha). http://4sq.com/5FcBo1 #
  • Dealing with gov employees in Omaha is such an absolute dream compared to IL. It didnt ruin my day or anything! I love this city. #
  • Looking forward to listening to #thesehopefulmachines today. #
  • It's $4 cheaper if I buy the physical media of @BT's #thesehopefulmachines at Best Buy than if I buy files via the amazon mp3 store. #
  • Buy no stores actually have @BT's #thesehopefulmachines in stock according to Best Buy. To the Internet I go! #
  • If anyone doubted Twitter: I'm out looking for an album by one of my all time idols, he sends me a tweet to assist. #thesehopefulmachines #
  • No luck at Borders, Barnes & Nobel or Best Buy. Ok, now online purchase time. Sorry, @BT! #thesehopefulmachines http://yfrog.com/3nwwjfj #
  • Everyone: Please hold off on LOST tweets until tomorrow when it's available for viewing. #
  • Cranking @BT's #thesehopefulmachines. Go grab a copy! One of my all time favorite artists ever has another new awesome collection of tunes. #
  • Watched the first real (non-pilot) episode of Caprica tonight. Jury is still out, but I'll absolutely watch it. I miss BSG. #
  • #thesehopefulmachines http://yfrog.com/35f21sj #
  • Fell asleep early, and now awake not feeling well. Too restless to fall back asleep. Bah. #
  • I'm quite sure what I just threw up would have won awards in both mass and distance. It's so gross, yet I'm proud. I'm talking many feet. #
  • Also explains my previous tweet a few hours ago of sleep restlessness. Food poisoning! #
  • Feel pretty out of it after last night's super-sick adventure. But at least I've purged all the yuck out of my system. #
  • Been afraid to eat anything all day, but I guess I need to get on that. #
  • "I hope they serve beer in hell" is a terrible movie. #
  • Seeing Pitchfork Music Fest as a Twitter trending topic makes me sad. I need to spend more time in Chicago. #
  • And I'm back to 100% again today. Wohoo! #
  • Trying to get through stuff that was waiting for me yesterday. I hate when a whole day is lost. #
  • How did I not notice this until @slobotski posted it? This looks huge! http://bit.ly/8Z3Xaw #
  • I get headaches when I eat/drink sugary things. So sometimes I just take an Excedrin at the same time to offset it. I'm a thinker. #
  • This sounds like a blast. http://wiredinsider.com/repomen/ #
  • Neat app. RT @TUAW: FluxTunes music player is free today http://goo.gl/tOAS #
  • I was going to head down to the waiting room tonight, but my stomach started feeling worse as the day went on. Guess I'll stay in. #
  • I just got a Bing ad on a Google search result. My head is spinning. I can't take it. #
  • I'm watching Spaceballs. Be jealous. #
  • "I'm trying to conduct a wedding here which has nothing to do with love!" -Spaceballs. #
  • From Apple! RT @ericzelenka The best thing that ever happened to T-mobile is iPhone; I know way too many iPhone users with jailbroken phones #
  • At the end of every Thursday I sit back and read all the crap @RT_Thursday retweeted. It's always a good way to close the day. #
  • Oh man, funniest ever. RT @EternalCow: The TV show Numb3rs tries to tackle IRC (Internet Relay Chat) http://bit.ly/9QVYEH /cc @gabek @ekpneo #
  • .@mrlasertron |)0|\|'+ u o|() 17 700? 3Y3 H4x U! #leetspeakfriday #verybadidea in reply to mrlasertron #
  • So it's happened. @u2acro has got me to agree to watch a stickball match in Saint Louis 3rd weekend of April. #
  • Was life boring before I met @u2acro? She txt'ed me with "Did you comment on a Yahoo story about chickpeas and hummus in January?" #
  • Too funny. http://www.theonion.com/content/video/how_to_put_the_spark_back_into #
  • There's a movie called "The Cat from Outer Space" and i'm tempted to watch it. #
  • So who's hitting up Groundhog Prom tomorrow night? I'd like to see some of you there! #
  • Watching the new episode of "Caprica". Interesting story, I think it's only going to get better. #
  • RT @EternalCow: @gabek tweet while you eat #mysteriousdottie. Twice. #
  • I just ousted @frank3r as the mayor of Best Buy on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/1BjXVS #
  • Finally replacing my dying media drive. (@ Best Buy) http://4sq.com/1BjXVS #
  • I feel like Tom Cruise in Eyes Wide Shut, calling around looking for a cape. #
  • The one time I don't buy a Seagate drive and I get this http://yfrog.com/3gba0aj #
  • No beards? I don't believe it's actually taking place in Omaha. RT @feirfeir: extreme beerfest http://tweetphoto.com/10620351 #
  • Heading out to Groundhog Prom! #
  • So far I've seen a stormtrooper in formalwear, a couple of Na'vi from Pandora and David the Gnome. #groundhogprom #
  • Hey @sandikbarr is here! And she's really hot! http://yfrog.com/4a6gnsj #
  • I just got high fives by Sookie and photo taken by David Caradine. #
  • One of many bars at #groundhogprom http://yfrog.com/3nv8tj #
  • The super Mario crew http://yfrog.com/3363ysj #
  • This is some rediculous shit. I love it. #groundhogprom #
  • Yup. #groundhogprom http://yfrog.com/32nd7j #
  • Wonder what @mckito is dressed as? in reply to mckito #
  • About to crown the queen of the #groundhogprom. #
  • I was going to take off, but the ska band downstairs is going to keep playing. So I'll stay. #
  • Gay mr t is making out with biggest looser contestant. (too dark for photo) #
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