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Mar13
He's like a snail...
e.g. spineless
There were 168 posts and 1,930 votes
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- No more votes.Brian B
he always carries protection
Alan F and 53 peopleAngel E
Anne L
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Zoltán K like this - No more votes.Chris W
all that salt is going to kill him
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Chris W ·
Top 100 Player · Owner at Martin Instruments & Supplies in Little Rock, ArkansasI'm imagining what you just said, it was awesome.
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Angela S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Department Assistant at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio4 out of 5 family physicians love your post. I declare: this feels "winner-y"
- No more votes.Jake H
he lives in a mobile home
Ajit D and 51 peopleAlan F
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Angela S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Department Assistant at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio...he has to stay in that far right lane.
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Maxine R ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Los Angeles, CaliforniaWhat the others said; at this time of day I'm totally out of complimentary adjectives:-)
- No more votes.Laurie F
he's a little creepy
Ajit D and 39 peopleAlan F
Angel E
Beth H
Brian B
Brian P
Carol F
Caroline F
Chris M
Cyn S
Dina D
Dobie F
Donna G
Elena N
Esther H
Hilary G
Holly Z
Jake H
Jeff C
Jill T
JoAnna S
Johnson S
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Karen F
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Linda B
Marillyn H
Mark S
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Patricia R
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Peter U
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Shane K
Ski Z
Steve J like this - No more votes.Sharon W
often I find him totally withdrawn
Alan F and 37 peopleAngel E
Angela S
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Chris M
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Esther H
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Victor R like this - No more votes.Greg O
Can only do one crunch
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Sarah M ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at English and Drama Teacher in Alexandria, VirginiaOne of the many traits snails and I share.
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Angela S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Department Assistant at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OhioI'll add three more "ha"s to the rest of the pile. Very original!
- No more votes.Julie S
I buttered him up
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Brian B ·
A Powerful Force · Antique restorer at William Word Fine Antiques in Atlanta, GeorgiaNice, Julie!
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaAnd then..........you ATE him? That's just sick!!! HAHAHA, nice one Julie! Oh and I happen to be a fellow snail eater!
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- No more votes.Robin K
I always see him at the nicest restaurants
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaMaybe next week. I'll bring my camera to record the event!!
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Robin K ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist at Trinity Salon & Spa in Marcellus, New YorkSounds like a plan :-) I look forward to it!
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- No more votes.Andy E
It crushed him when I put my foot down
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaHaha, you crushed him and I bet you liked it too Andy :)
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaSo cruel on so many levels Andy! Haha, good one Andy!!
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- No more votes.June K
don't expect him to hit the ground running
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Peggy H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Plays OneUpMe with a lot of flavor from Los Alamitos, CaliforniaJune, I'm still laughing at this!! very good!!!
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaHaha, with one foot and no legs, I'd think not!! Good one June, very clever!
- No more votes.Danielle L
All wrapped up in himself
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaGood one Danielle!!
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Danielle L ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Accountant at Farm Credit Services Southwest in Casa Grande, ArizonaThanks Shane!
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- No more votes.Christopher H
his home life is slowing him down
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Laurie F ·
Top 100 Player · Worked at School District (Para III) in Jefferson, Wisconsinclever, christopher
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- No more votes.Linda B
always seems to have his foot in his mouth
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Robin A ·
Top 100 Player · Works at MetLife in Bernardsville, New JerseyNice, Linda! :)
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaWho knows what's where? Both ends look about the same! Good one Linda!
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Laurie F ·
Top 100 Player · Worked at School District (Para III) in Jefferson, Wisconsinwell put, linda ;-)
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- No more votes.Linda S
he's slowly inching his way out of the driveway
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaHahahaha! Sounds like my husband and him getting the boat on the road. Lets get it in gear already! :)
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaThat ought to take a while!! Good one Linda!
- No more votes.Dave M
Left his mark everywhere.
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Linda S ·
Top 100 Player · Worked at Artist/Designer in Washington, District of Columbianice
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaEverywhere? Really they do! Yuck!
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaVery nice Dave!
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- No more votes.Jill T
he cracked under pressure
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Peggy H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Plays OneUpMe with a lot of flavor from Los Alamitos, CaliforniaJill, so GOOD!!
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaHappens every time! Good one Jill!
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Maxine R ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Los Angeles, CaliforniaPoor guy:-)
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- No more votes.Daniel K
took him a while but he climbed the ladder
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaThat's a tall order!! Good one Daniel!
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Daniel K ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Director of Acquisition Marketing at Save the Children in Stamford, ConnecticutThanks, Shane. Only my 3rd try!
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Peggy H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Plays OneUpMe with a lot of flavor from Los Alamitos, CaliforniaSlow but sure wins the race!
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- No more votes.Hilary G
once I buttered him up he was tolerable
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Debra Y ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Sr. Communications Specialist at Exelon in Malvern, PennsylvaniaIndeed!
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaHa! Now that's thinking Hilary GGG :)
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Steve J ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Indelible Ink in New York, New Yorkdon't forget the garlic
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- No more votes.Liz B
he's a garden-variety pest
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Brian B ·
A Powerful Force · Antique restorer at William Word Fine Antiques in Atlanta, GeorgiaHa! Nice, Liz!
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Chris M ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Legal Assistant in Muskegon, MichiganLove it!!!
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Peggy H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Plays OneUpMe with a lot of flavor from Los Alamitos, CaliforniaCute, Liz! Hate to find them in the garden, or what they have done to it!
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- No more votes.Conor D
He had to turn his back on his house
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Laurie B ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Paradise, Californiagood one Conor
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaHahaha! Better to carry it with......
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaVery good Conor!!
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- No more votes.Joe C
Has a long record of molluskation
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaGreat, Joe!
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Dave M ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Worked at Pink Flamingo Landscaping (Contractor) in San Diego, CaliforniaClever :)
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Steve K ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Chicago, IllinoisHorrid
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- No more votes.Mike K
always puts his best foot forward
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Brian B ·
A Powerful Force · Antique restorer at William Word Fine Antiques in Atlanta, GeorgiaHa!
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaHaha, funny looking foot too :)
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaAnd his other choice would be? Haha good one Mike!
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- No more votes.Steve K
There was just no way to prepare him for mother
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaHaha, that's for sure!!
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Steve K ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Chicago, IllinoisBrian, I am danged. Laura, mother warned me about girls like you. And, yes, Shane, to whatever you are saying. And thank you all.
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Has an S-class Mercedes. Look at that escargot!
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Elizabeth A ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Artist & Teacher at Green Goat Artworks in Denver, Coloradoold joke but i love it
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- No more votes.Stephanie D
carries the weight of the world on his shellders.
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Peggy H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Plays OneUpMe with a lot of flavor from Los Alamitos, CaliforniaPunny!
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- No more votes.Rachel T
I as-salted him after he destroyed my garden!
- No more votes.Donna G
has a French alias.
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Donna G ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Cary, North Carolinaescargots = yuck
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaEscagots = yummy!! Haha, I thought you were French!! That would be like an Irishman not liking beer!!
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Donna G ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Cary, North CarolinaI like beer.
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