GENIUS FORUMS

Sum,

I would ask you what in the hell you are talking about but why take a chance when you might tell me, right?

B.

That's, IT, David? THAT'S your rejoinder?!!!

Well, okay, I admit it: it was a lot more sophisticed than I thought it would be. ; )

Biggie

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