In my experience, I have to say that finding out about the ending to a story before you get to it, definitely changes your overall experience of said story. It reduces the effect of any surprises, and any other effects the story was originally intended to have on you are dulled.
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"You dare not look at my explosion? Like some kind of hero?! I'LL KILL YOU!!! ~ Willydahivemind.
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