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Apr10
He's like a crash-test dummy...
e.g. always getting slammed at work
There were 168 posts and 2,338 votes
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- No more votes.Chris W
that new car cost him an arm and a leg
Alan F and 70 peopleAnne L
Avrom G
Benjamin S
Brent S
Brian B
Brian P
Caroline F
Carolyn M
Chris M
Chris M
Cyn S
Daniel O
Debra Y
Deena N
Dina D
Donna G
Dot Cassidy D
Ed H
Elena N
Emily W
Faye E
Greg O
Heather D
Hilary G
Holly Z
Jack P
Jacobee B
Jeremy H
JoAnna S
Joe F
Joel M
June K
Karen U
Kate D
Kathy R
Katie P
Kelly S
Kevin R
Kimberly G
Kimberly R
Laurie F
Laurie B
Laurie W
Linda S
Liz B
Mark S
Martha M
Maxine R
Melissa G
Nanci T
Pamela H
Patricia R
Paul R
Peggy H
Peter U
Rae L
Raquel V
Rob H
Rob P
Robin A
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Roxanne C
Sarah Ann D
Shane K
Ski Z
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Vicki M
Vincent M
William H like this - No more votes.Laurie F
he's had a lot of serious crushes
Alan F and 54 peopleAngela S
Anne L
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Brian B
Carol F
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Chris M
Chris M
Deb K
Debra Y
Deena N
Dina D
Donna G
Dot Cassidy D
Ed H
Elena N
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Hilary G
Holly Z
Jack P
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Jake H
Jeff C
Julie S
June K
Kate D
Kathy R
Kelly S
Kevin R
Kimberly G
Kimberly R
Laurie B
Linda B
Linda S
Liz B
Marillyn H
Mark S
Martha M
Maxine R
Melissa G
Neal G
Patricia R
Peggy H
Raquel V
Rob P
Robin K
Roxanne C
Shane K
Ski Z
Steve J
Sue F
Vickie R
Vincent M like this-
Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaGreat one Laurie!! I can identify!
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Angela S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Department Assistant at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OhioThe phrase "he'll never learn" couldn't be more apt than here. Lovely, Laurie! (both with and w/o the comma)
- No more votes.Kevin R
His life is a wreck
Alan F and 54 peopleAnne L
Brian B
Brian P
Carol F
Caroline F
Chris M
Chris M
Crystal D
Cyn S
Daniel O
Debra Y
Deena N
Dina D
Donna G
Dot Cassidy D
Elena N
Emily W
Graham N
Grant S
Heather D
Hilary G
Jake H
Jane B
Joel M
Julie S
June K
Karen U
Kelly S
Kimberly G
Kimberly R
Laurie F
Laurie B
Linda S
Liz B
Marillyn H
Mark S
Martha M
Melissa G
Neal G
Pamela H
Patricia R
Paul R
Raquel V
Rob H
Rob P
Robin A
Robin K
Sarah Ann D
Shane K
Sharon W
Ski Z
Steve J
Sue F
Vicki M like this - No more votes.Greg O
He's had a series of dead-end jobs
Alan F and 50 peopleAngela S
Avrom G
Benjamin S
Brent S
Brian B
Carol F
Caroline F
Chris M
Chris M
Chris W
Deena N
Dina D
Donna G
Elena N
Esther H
Hilary G
Holly Z
Jack S
Jacobee B
Jane B
Jeff C
Jeff J
Joel M
Jonna H
June K
Kate D
Kathy R
Kimberly G
Laurie B
Linda S
Marillyn H
Mark S
Martha M
Megan P
Melissa G
Neal G
Pamela H
Patricia R
Paul R
Robin A
Robin K
Sarah Ann D
Shane K
Sharon W
Ski Z
Thomas A
Vickie R
Vincent M
William B
William H like this - No more votes.Jeremy H
meets obstacles head-on
Alan F and 48 peopleAngela S
Anne L
Avrom G
Brian B
Carol F
Carolyn M
Chris M
Chris M
Daniel O
Deena N
Dina D
Donna G
Elena N
Emily W
Esther H
Grant S
Heather D
Hilary G
Holly Z
Jack S
Jacobee B
Jake H
Jane B
Jeff C
Joel M
Julie A
June K
Kate D
Kathy R
Kimberly G
Laurie F
Laurie B
Laurie W
Mark S
Martha M
Melissa G
Michael G
Mike K
Neal G
Pamela H
Patricia R
Paul R
Robin A
Robin K
Shane K
Ski Z
Vincent M
William H like this - No more votes.Neal G
he's driven to destruction
Alan F and 46 peopleAvrom G
Brian B
Brian P
Carol F
Chris M
Daniel O
Debra Y
Donna G
Elena N
Emily W
Grant S
Hilary G
Jack P
Jacobee B
Jake H
Jane B
Julie S
June K
Karen F
Karen U
Kathy R
Kelly S
Kevin R
Kimberly G
Kimberly R
Laurie B
Liz B
Marillyn H
Mark S
Martha M
Melissa G
Michael G
Pamela H
Patricia R
Peggy H
Peter U
Rob H
Rob P
Robin K
Roxanne C
Sarah Ann D
Shane K
Ski Z
Steve J
Sue F
William H like this - No more votes.William B
His responses are measured.
Angela S and 45 peopleAvrom G
Benjamin S
Brian B
Brian P
Brit Y
Carol F
Carolyn M
Chris M
Cyn S
Daniel O
Dina D
Donna G
Dot Cassidy D
Elena N
Heather D
Jacobee B
June K
Kate D
Kathy R
Katie P
Kelly S
Kevin R
Kimberly G
Kimberly R
Laurie F
Laurie B
Liz B
Martha M
Maxine R
Michael G
Mike K
Nanci T
Neal G
Patricia R
Peggy H
Raquel V
Rob H
Robin K
Roxanne C
Sarah Ann D
Shane K
Ski Z
Steve J
Steve K
William H like this-
Angela S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Department Assistant at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OhioScore a direct hit. LHC'ed, amigo!
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Angela S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Department Assistant at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio(plus, I love how you don't care WHAT that acro means...)
- No more votes.Daniel O
he hit a wall when he reached 50
Alan F and 45 peopleAvrom G
Benjamin S
Brian B
Brian P
Carol F
Caroline F
Chris M
Chris M
Dot Cassidy D
Elena N
Emily W
Faye E
Hilary G
Jake H
Jane B
Joel M
Julie A
June K
Karen F
Karen U
Kathy R
Kevin R
Kimberly G
Kimberly R
Laurie F
Laurie B
Linda S
Liz B
Mark S
Maxine R
Megan P
Michael G
Mike K
Nanci T
Neal G
Patricia R
Rob H
Robin K
Roxanne C
Shane K
Ski Z
Steve J
Sue F
Vicki M
William B like this - No more votes.Alan F
has a smashing body
Anne L and 45 peopleBenjamin S
Beth A
Brian B
Carol F
Caroline F
Chris M
Cyn S
Daniel O
Dobie F
Ed H
Elena N
Emily W
Esther H
Faye E
Graham N
Greg O
Hilary G
Holly Z
Jack S
Jake H
Jane B
Jeff C
JoAnna S
June K
Karen U
Kathy R
Kimberly G
Laurie B
Marillyn H
Martha M
Megan P
Michael G
Neal G
Pamela H
Patricia R
Raquel V
Rob P
Robin K
Shane K
Sharon W
Ski Z
Steve J
Steve K
Vickie R
Vincent M like this - No more votes.Vincent M
Always does a bang up job
Alan F and 45 peopleBrian B
Chris M
Chris M
Crystal D
Daniel O
Deb K
Debra Y
Deena N
Dina D
Dobie F
Elena N
Emily W
Faye E
Grant S
Jack S
Jacobee B
Jake H
Jane B
Jeff C
June K
Karen U
Kate D
Kathy R
Kelly S
Kimberly G
Laurie B
Laurie W
Marillyn H
Mark S
Melissa G
Mike K
Nanci T
Neal G
Pamela H
Patricia R
Paul R
Rae L
Robin K
Roxanne C
Shane K
Sharon W
Steve J
Sue F
Thomas A
Vickie R like this - No more votes.Cyn S
doesn't have the brains to know when to stop
Angela S and 44 peopleAnne L
Brian B
Carol F
Chris M
Daniel O
Deb K
Deena N
Dobie F
Elena N
Emily W
Heather D
Hilary G
Jeff C
Jeff J
Jeremy H
Joel M
Jonna H
June K
Karen U
Kathy R
Kelly S
Kimberly G
Laurie B
Linda S
Marillyn H
Martha M
Megan P
Melissa G
Mike K
Neal G
Pamela H
Patricia R
Paul R
Rob P
Robin A
Robin K
Roxanne C
Sarah Ann D
Shane K
Sharon W
Ski Z
Steve J
Thomas A
William H like this - No more votes.Kimberly R
He'll bounce back
Alan F and 43 peopleAnne L
Avrom G
Benjamin S
Brian B
Carol F
Caroline F
Chris M
Daniel O
Deena N
Donna G
Dot Cassidy D
Elena N
Emily W
Hilary G
Holly Z
Jack P
Jack S
Jacobee B
Jane B
Jeff C
JoAnna S
Julie S
June K
Karen U
Kathy R
Kevin R
Kimberly G
Laurie B
Linda S
Liz B
Mark S
Martha M
Neal G
Pamela H
Patricia R
Rob H
Robin A
Robin K
Sarah Ann D
Shane K
Ski Z
Sue F
Vincent M like this - No more votes.Pamela H
An accident waiting to happen.
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaNice, Pamela!
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Kimberly G ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Worked at Adolfos italian restaurant (Owner) in Ocean City, MarylandHey there :)
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Pamela H ·
Top 100 Player · Worked at Retired in Houston, TexasHey!
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- No more votes.Bang B
He's always driving a new car
- No more votes.Melinda S
he's a true headbanger
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Brian B ·
A Powerful Force · Antique restorer at William Word Fine Antiques in Atlanta, GeorgiaNice, Melinda!
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaGood one Melinda!!
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Kelly S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Joined Feb 20, 2011I useta could do that.
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- No more votes.Peter U
tested my limits
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Chris M ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Legal Assistant in Muskegon, MichiganClever take there, Peter!
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Liz B ·
Top 100 Player · Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Educator at Kaiser Permanente in Palmdale, Californiathe sky's the limit
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Chris W ·
Top 100 Player · Owner at Martin Instruments & Supplies in Little Rock, ArkansasCute!
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- No more votes.Elena N
he crashed and burned on the job
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaHopefully he was put out after the experience!! Haha, good one Maria!!
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Angela S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Department Assistant at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OhioHi Maria! I'm not surprised to find you. I only like quality :)
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- No more votes.Karl H
always takes a belt before starting work
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Chris M ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Legal Assistant in Muskegon, MichiganHA!
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Robin A ·
Top 100 Player · Works at MetLife in Bernardsville, New JerseyFunny
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Kimberly G ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Worked at Adolfos italian restaurant (Owner) in Ocean City, Maryland:D
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- No more votes.June K
life in the fast lane broke him
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June K ·
Top 100 Player · Worked at Valley Presbyterian Hospital (HR Benefits Specialist) in Kingwood, TexasLOL, Kelly.
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Angela S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Department Assistant at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OhioTime for a new job. But his options are limited to crashing and/or burning.
- No more votes.Julie S
He sat there and took it like a man
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Kimberly G ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Worked at Adolfos italian restaurant (Owner) in Ocean City, Maryland:D
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaHaha, why is it there aren't any women crash dummies? Maybe they're all to smart for that gig!!
- No more votes.Evan A
his bosses hit on him all day long
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaTo say he was the target of abuse would seem silly regardless of the infraction!! Good one Evan!!
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Chris W ·
Top 100 Player · Owner at Martin Instruments & Supplies in Little Rock, ArkansasSexual harassment!!
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Angela S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Department Assistant at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OhioBut it was for the greater good! How many harassers can make that claim?
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- No more votes.Liz B
went to the school of hard knocks
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaFabulous!
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Elena N ·
Top 10 Elite · Lives in Chandler, ArizonaHa! Good one.
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaGreat one Liz!
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- No more votes.Megan P
I didn't know he'd go so far in the backseat.
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Angela S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Department Assistant at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OhioDummies need love too. Or is it also? Who can think of grammar at a time like this? And why can't I get that Samantha Fox song out of my head...
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Megan P ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · self employed at Artist in Bend, OregonSamantha Fox,I'm worried about you.
- No more votes.Joe C
Usually in the driver's seat
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Chris M ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Legal Assistant in Muskegon, MichiganYes he is!
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaGood one Joe!!
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Liz B ·
Top 100 Player · Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Educator at Kaiser Permanente in Palmdale, CaliforniaNice Joe!
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- No more votes.Raquel V
constantly breaking up and getting back together
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaIn slo-mo!!
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Raquel V ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Photo Stylist at Raquel Vidal Stylist in Cold Spring, New YorkWell, I heard he took a crash course in breaking up.
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Neal G ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Zimmerman Advertising in Chappaqua, New YorkI heard he cracked up. After reading your post.
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- No more votes.Marillyn H
I make him buckle at the knees
- No more votes.Rob H
if he's driving, I'm walking
- No more votes.Hilary G
if he can't make it, no one can
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Sue F ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Buffalo, New York:)
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Kimberly G ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Worked at Adolfos italian restaurant (Owner) in Ocean City, MarylandLOVE!
- No more votes.Alden S
Conceived by accident
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Sharon W ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Harrah's EntertainmentWinner!
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Kimberly G ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Worked at Adolfos italian restaurant (Owner) in Ocean City, MarylandLove it, Alden!
- No more votes.Melissa G
I thought he was a dead man
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaNice one Melissa!!
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Angela S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Department Assistant at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OhioMelissa: I have! And yes. The whole section on the body farm made me cringe and satisfied some of my curiosity. Also, great post!
- No more votes.Roxanne C
His career is going nowhere fast.
- No more votes.Benjamin S
Taught me things I didn't know about my body
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Brian B ·
A Powerful Force · Antique restorer at William Word Fine Antiques in Atlanta, GeorgiaLOL. Great, Benjamin
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Laurie F ·
Top 100 Player · Worked at School District (Para III) in Jefferson, Wisconsinsuperb, benjamin
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Angela S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Department Assistant at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OhioNicely posted, Benjamin!
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- No more votes.Robert H
He never saw it coming
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Kimberly G ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Worked at Adolfos italian restaurant (Owner) in Ocean City, Maryland:)
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Kelly S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Joined Feb 20, 2011He did too! Otherwise, what a dummy!
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- No more votes.Bill R
Always has the same stupid look on his face
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaI guess no one has been able to wipe it off!
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Chris W ·
Top 100 Player · Owner at Martin Instruments & Supplies in Little Rock, ArkansasHahaha!
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Bill R ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Worked at Electrolytic Ozone Inc. (Electrical Engineer) in Manchester, New Hampshirethank you for your votes !
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- No more votes.
- No more votes.Elizabeth W
He's been hit in the head too many times
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaNice one Elizabeth!
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Elizabeth W ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Sedgwick CMS in East Troy, WisconsinThank you, and thanks for your vote!
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- No more votes.Blythe W
bound and determined
- No more votes.Kimberly G
I swear, nothing phases him
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaHA!!b Made me laugh out loud, Kimberly!!!!
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- No more votes.Martha M
Always buckles up
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Patricia R ·
Top 100 Player · Works at WCC in New York, New YorkVery nice, Martha.
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Martha M ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Rockford, IllinoisThanks, Patricia!
- No more votes.Jack S
repeats his actions expecting a different result
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaExcellent, Jack!
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaWoohoo Jack, that's thinking :)
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- No more votes.Dot Cassidy D
You never want to put your kid on a bus with him
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Kevin R ·
Top 100 Player · Works at Kevin Roberts, Inc. in Pleasantville, New YorkIs he a registered offender?
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaUnregistered, Kevin and a lunch money thief.
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Karen F ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Weston, FloridaBully!
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- No more votes.Jack P
bald
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Brian B ·
A Powerful Force · Antique restorer at William Word Fine Antiques in Atlanta, GeorgiaLOL
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Robin K ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist at Trinity Salon & Spa in Marcellus, New YorkSimple....perfect!
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Jacobee B ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in New York, New YorkThis post pithed me off.
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- No more votes.Jim B
has had a breakout career
- No more votes.John F
His car had a crush on him
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaVery well done
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaHahahahaha, I will not ask :)
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- No more votes.Anne M
every day is casual day at his job
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaSop funny!!
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Daniel O ·
Top 100 Player · Works at Interactive Digital - VUI Cloud from Dublin, Ireland
Great post Chris - I knew you had it soon as I saw it!
13 months ago · 1 personCharlene A ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in West Berlin, New Jersey
LOL win by a landslide!
13 months ago · 1 person