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Yes, Coolmom … I got rid of the grey!
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Lamb, kites and cable.
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Finally an accurate quiz result!
"JAR JAR BINKS
You are the most annoying person on the face of this earth. People want to bitch slap you when you open your mouth. And why shouldn’t they? You talk like a stupid bastard. You follow everybody around. You’re a dork. Put a muzzle on your beak and shut up."
Tomboy.