Current Events > Fast food is so bland these days. Anyone else feel the same?

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ShinigamiSoul 12/27/17 11:29:06 AM #1:	It didn't used to be this way when I was younger. --- I dont want a sig! <cite>ShinigamiSoul posted [p:892945541] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote>It didn't used to be this way when I was younger.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vol2tex 12/27/17 11:31:49 AM #2:	Try fast casual. --- https://imgtc.com/i/x4XUFSS.jpg https://i.imgtc.com/YFpt0kk.jpg <cite>Vol2tex posted [p:892945668] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote>Try fast casual.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ChouBF 12/27/17 11:35:01 AM #3:	Your tastebuds change over time. Plus recipes and ingredients change slightly. Welcome to getting older, where every thing is different from how you remember it! <cite>ChouBF posted [p:892945826] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote>Your tastebuds change over time. Plus recipes and ingredients change slightly. Welcome to getting older, where every thing is different from how you remember it!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KazumaKiryu 12/27/17 11:35:36 AM #4:	Yeah, that's why it's cheap garbage. --- Just your bad luck... to run into me. <cite>KazumaKiryu posted [p:892945849] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote>Yeah, that's why it's cheap garbage.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
StridentArremer 12/27/17 11:45:51 AM #5:	I think I would be more concerned about sanitation and contagions. Seems like there's a hepatitis outbreak traced back to fast-food joints every other week. <cite>StridentArremer posted [p:892946299] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote>I think I would be more concerned about sanitation and contagions. Seems like there's a hepatitis outbreak traced back to fast-food joints every other week.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
einegutePerson 12/27/17 11:46:27 AM #6:	>eats at sonic and wendy's exclusively >is fast food bland to anyone else --- im a good person <cite>einegutePerson posted [p:892946322] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote>>eats at sonic and wendy's exclusively >is fast food bland to anyone else</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wvnative03 12/27/17 11:47:57 AM #7:	I believe most places are using lower quality ingredients nowadays. My whole family has noticed a massive decline in Wendy's over the past 5-6 years. It's all rubber now. --- I am an expert regarding the PS3 console, feel free to ask me anything regarding hardware/software or just how certain things work. <cite>wvnative03 posted [p:892946398] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote>I believe most places are using lower quality ingredients nowadays. My whole family has noticed a massive decline in Wendy's over the past 5-6 years. It's all rubber now.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spanky1 12/27/17 11:54:17 AM #8:	wvnative03 posted... I believe most places are using lower quality ingredients nowadays. My whole family has noticed a massive decline in Wendy's over the past 5-6 years. It's all rubber now. And yet it seems like prices have gone up like crazy. --- http://i.imgur.com/DCjoiZ0.jpg <cite>spanky1 posted [p:892946689] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote><cite>wvnative03 posted...</cite> <quote>I believe most places are using lower quality ingredients nowadays. My whole family has noticed a massive decline in Wendy's over the past 5-6 years. It's all rubber now.</quote> And yet it seems like prices have gone up like crazy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lww99 12/27/17 11:56:28 AM #9:	spanky1 posted... wvnative03 posted... I believe most places are using lower quality ingredients nowadays. My whole family has noticed a massive decline in Wendy's over the past 5-6 years. It's all rubber now. And yet it seems like prices have gone up like crazy. 4 for $4 begs to differ --- http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/nhottbarbwire/owningroad_zps2333f502.gif <cite>lww99 posted [p:892946785] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote><cite>spanky1 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>wvnative03 posted...</cite> <quote>I believe most places are using lower quality ingredients nowadays. My whole family has noticed a massive decline in Wendy's over the past 5-6 years. It's all rubber now.</quote> And yet it seems like prices have gone up like crazy.</quote> 4 for $4 begs to differ</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KazumaKiryu 12/27/17 11:58:30 AM #10:	lww99 posted... spanky1 posted... wvnative03 posted... I believe most places are using lower quality ingredients nowadays. My whole family has noticed a massive decline in Wendy's over the past 5-6 years. It's all rubber now. And yet it seems like prices have gone up like crazy. 4 for $4 begs to differ Crappy deal. Who wants pop and fries? If I could pick 3 burgers and an order of nuggets then that would be a deal. --- Just your bad luck... to run into me. <cite>KazumaKiryu posted [p:892946883] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote><cite>lww99 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>spanky1 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>wvnative03 posted...</cite> <quote>I believe most places are using lower quality ingredients nowadays. My whole family has noticed a massive decline in Wendy's over the past 5-6 years. It's all rubber now.</quote> And yet it seems like prices have gone up like crazy.</quote> 4 for $4 begs to differ</quote> Crappy deal. Who wants pop and fries? If I could pick 3 burgers and an order of nuggets then that would be a deal.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lww99 12/27/17 12:00:25 PM #11:	KazumaKiryu posted... lww99 posted... spanky1 posted... wvnative03 posted... I believe most places are using lower quality ingredients nowadays. My whole family has noticed a massive decline in Wendy's over the past 5-6 years. It's all rubber now. And yet it seems like prices have gone up like crazy. 4 for $4 begs to differ Crappy deal. Who wants pop and fries? If I could pick 3 burgers and an order of nuggets then that would be a deal. Someone who likes variety? Shocker lol --- http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/nhottbarbwire/owningroad_zps2333f502.gif <cite>lww99 posted [p:892946978] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote><cite>KazumaKiryu posted...</cite> <quote><cite>lww99 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>spanky1 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>wvnative03 posted...</cite> <quote>I believe most places are using lower quality ingredients nowadays. My whole family has noticed a massive decline in Wendy's over the past 5-6 years. It's all rubber now.</quote> And yet it seems like prices have gone up like crazy.</quote> 4 for $4 begs to differ</quote> Crappy deal. Who wants pop and fries? If I could pick 3 burgers and an order of nuggets then that would be a deal.</quote> Someone who likes variety? Shocker lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spanky1 12/27/17 12:07:49 PM #12:	Eh, sure, there's always going to be a super good deal for some crap, but I'm talking about in general. Seemed like your regular number 1 combos used to be around 5 bucks or something, now they're like 8. --- http://i.imgur.com/DCjoiZ0.jpg <cite>spanky1 posted [p:892947338] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote>Eh, sure, there's always going to be a super good deal for some crap, but I'm talking about in general. Seemed like your regular number 1 combos used to be around 5 bucks or something, now they're like 8.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrenchCrunch 12/27/17 12:08:20 PM #13:	the older i get the more i like fast food lol. i don't get it <cite>FrenchCrunch posted [p:892947360] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote>the older i get the more i like fast food lol. i don't get it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KazumaKiryu 12/27/17 12:10:43 PM #14:	lww99 posted... KazumaKiryu posted... lww99 posted... spanky1 posted... wvnative03 posted... I believe most places are using lower quality ingredients nowadays. My whole family has noticed a massive decline in Wendy's over the past 5-6 years. It's all rubber now. And yet it seems like prices have gone up like crazy. 4 for $4 begs to differ Crappy deal. Who wants pop and fries? If I could pick 3 burgers and an order of nuggets then that would be a deal. Someone who likes variety? Shocker lol You actually think that's variety lmao --- Just your bad luck... to run into me. <cite>KazumaKiryu posted [p:892947472] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote><cite>lww99 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>KazumaKiryu posted...</cite> <quote><cite>lww99 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>spanky1 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>wvnative03 posted...</cite> <quote>I believe most places are using lower quality ingredients nowadays. My whole family has noticed a massive decline in Wendy's over the past 5-6 years. It's all rubber now.</quote> And yet it seems like prices have gone up like crazy.</quote> 4 for $4 begs to differ</quote> Crappy deal. Who wants pop and fries? If I could pick 3 burgers and an order of nuggets then that would be a deal.</quote> Someone who likes variety? Shocker lol</quote> You actually think that's variety lmao</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 12/27/17 12:11:51 PM #15:	KazumaKiryu posted... Crappy deal. Who wants pop and fries? The majority of people who order from fast food burger places? --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8kjZU.jpg <cite>eston posted [p:892947542] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote><cite>KazumaKiryu posted...</cite> <quote>Crappy deal. Who wants pop and fries?</quote> The majority of people who order from fast food burger places?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KazumaKiryu 12/27/17 12:26:29 PM #16:	eston posted... KazumaKiryu posted... Crappy deal. Who wants pop and fries? The majority of people who order from fast food burger places? Pop is a complete waste. Then having fries and nuggets along with a tiny jr. burger is like a slap in the face. 2 sides and one small main course. --- Just your bad luck... to run into me. <cite>KazumaKiryu posted [p:892948205] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote><cite>eston posted...</cite> <quote><cite>KazumaKiryu posted...</cite> <quote>Crappy deal. Who wants pop and fries?</quote> The majority of people who order from fast food burger places?</quote> Pop is a complete waste. Then having fries and nuggets along with a tiny jr. burger is like a slap in the face. 2 sides and one small main course.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
weapon_d00d816 12/27/17 12:28:50 PM #17:	ShinigamiSoul posted... It didn't used to be this way when I was younger. Your bar was lower and your experiences were newer. --- SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG <cite>weapon_d00d816 posted [p:892948315] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote><cite>ShinigamiSoul posted...</cite> <quote>It didn't used to be this way when I was younger.</quote> Your bar was lower and your experiences were newer.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kajagogo 12/27/17 12:30:38 PM #18:	lww99 posted... spanky1 posted... wvnative03 posted... I believe most places are using lower quality ingredients nowadays. My whole family has noticed a massive decline in Wendy's over the past 5-6 years. It's all rubber now. And yet it seems like prices have gone up like crazy. 4 for $4 begs to differ Those portions are super small though. --- By Grabthar's Hammer....what a savings. <cite>Kajagogo posted [p:892948422] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote><cite>lww99 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>spanky1 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>wvnative03 posted...</cite> <quote>I believe most places are using lower quality ingredients nowadays. My whole family has noticed a massive decline in Wendy's over the past 5-6 years. It's all rubber now.</quote> And yet it seems like prices have gone up like crazy.</quote> 4 for $4 begs to differ</quote> Those portions are super small though.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NINExATExSEVEN 12/27/17 12:33:14 PM #19:	Yea same here. I find that American fast food tastes too sweet and bland. That's why i go to ethnic places like chipotle and just ethnic restaurants in general. I'm currently having a Dominican and Polish food kick. --- Listen to my story... This... May be our last chance... <cite>NINExATExSEVEN posted [p:892948545] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote>Yea same here. I find that American fast food tastes too sweet and bland. That's why i go to ethnic places like chipotle and just ethnic restaurants in general. I'm currently having a Dominican and Polish food kick.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
obeseexplosive 12/27/17 12:38:40 PM #20:	NINExATExSEVEN posted... That's why i go to ethnic places like chipotle facepalm --- Skittle farting unicorn in a hot pink tutu. <cite>obeseexplosive posted [p:892948796] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote><cite>NINExATExSEVEN posted...</cite> <quote>That's why i go to ethnic places like chipotle</quote> facepalm</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SuperNamekGod 12/27/17 12:42:01 PM #21:	diversify your tastes dont go to the same place, especially dont go to just fast food places and expect quality from a 3.99 manufactured burger Go to actual sit down restaurants and order some good good. --- Questlove, you not in the house. <cite>SuperNamekGod posted [p:892948961] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote>diversify your tastes dont go to the same place, especially dont go to just fast food places and expect quality from a 3.99 manufactured burger Go to actual sit down restaurants and order some good good.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lww99 12/27/17 12:42:19 PM #22:	A double stack, 4 nuggies, fries, and a frosty is enough to satiate my hunger. Sure, I won't be stuffed, but I will be satisfied. That's probably over 1000 calories m8 --- http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/nhottbarbwire/owningroad_zps2333f502.gif <cite>lww99 posted [p:892948982] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote>A double stack, 4 nuggies, fries, and a frosty is enough to satiate my hunger. Sure, I won't be stuffed, but I will be satisfied. That's probably over 1000 calories m8</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Feline_Heart 12/27/17 12:43:12 PM #23:	KazumaKiryu posted... eston posted... KazumaKiryu posted... Crappy deal. Who wants pop and fries? The majority of people who order from fast food burger places? Pop is a complete waste. Then having fries and nuggets along with a tiny jr. burger is like a slap in the face. 2 sides and one small main course. Call it soda like a normal person --- Stay woke. <cite>Feline_Heart posted [p:892949035] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote><cite>KazumaKiryu posted...</cite> <quote><cite>eston posted...</cite> <quote><cite>KazumaKiryu posted...</cite> <quote>Crappy deal. Who wants pop and fries?</quote> The majority of people who order from fast food burger places?</quote> Pop is a complete waste. Then having fries and nuggets along with a tiny jr. burger is like a slap in the face. 2 sides and one small main course.</quote> Call it soda like a normal person</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lww99 12/27/17 12:45:13 PM #24:	lww99 posted... A double stack, 4 nuggies, fries, and a frosty is enough to satiate my hunger. Sure, I won't be stuffed, but I will be satisfied. That's probably over 1000 calories m8 Some quick googling and it looks like it's actually closer to 1500 calories. Sorry if that doesn't fill you up lmfaoooo --- http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/nhottbarbwire/owningroad_zps2333f502.gif <cite>lww99 posted [p:892949120] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote><cite>lww99 posted...</cite> <quote>A double stack, 4 nuggies, fries, and a frosty is enough to satiate my hunger. Sure, I won't be stuffed, but I will be satisfied. That's probably over 1000 calories m8</quote> Some quick googling and it looks like it's actually closer to 1500 calories. Sorry if that doesn't fill you up lmfaoooo</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
masticatingman 12/27/17 12:46:57 PM #25:	Good fast casual is worth the extra few bucks. Only go to fast food if in a super hurry or youre really trying to save. But if thats the case you should just prepackage some sandwiches and chips for the day. --- I am I - you are you. These are irrefutable truths. Possibly. <cite>masticatingman posted [p:892949206] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote>Good fast casual is worth the extra few bucks. Only go to fast food if in a super hurry or youre really trying to save. But if thats the case you should just prepackage some sandwiches and chips for the day.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
glitteringfairy 12/27/17 12:49:12 PM #26:	Nah it's still the same for the most part. Just more expensive --- "How come you can believe in God but not Bigfoot?" V-E-G-Y http://i.imgur.com/AqR3aeX.jpg http://i.imgur.com/vvuUXpp.jpg <cite>glitteringfairy posted [p:892949329] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote>Nah it's still the same for the most part. Just more expensive</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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masticatingman 12/27/17 12:51:19 PM #28:	glitteringfairy posted... Nah it's still the same for the most part. Just more expensive For burgers its not even close. --- I am I - you are you. These are irrefutable truths. Possibly. <cite>masticatingman posted [p:892949441] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote><cite>glitteringfairy posted...</cite> <quote>Nah it's still the same for the most part. Just more expensive</quote> For burgers its not even close.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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KazumaKiryu 12/27/17 12:53:00 PM #30:	lww99 posted... lww99 posted... A double stack, 4 nuggies, fries, and a frosty is enough to satiate my hunger. Sure, I won't be stuffed, but I will be satisfied. That's probably over 1000 calories m8 Some quick googling and it looks like it's actually closer to 1500 calories. Sorry if that doesn't fill you up lmfaoooo It's not about being filled up. Those are mostly empty fucking calories of fried shit and ice cream. The only valuable thing in it is the burger patty. --- Just your bad luck... to run into me. <cite>KazumaKiryu posted [p:892949538] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote><cite>lww99 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>lww99 posted...</cite> <quote>A double stack, 4 nuggies, fries, and a frosty is enough to satiate my hunger. Sure, I won't be stuffed, but I will be satisfied. That's probably over 1000 calories m8</quote> Some quick googling and it looks like it's actually closer to 1500 calories. Sorry if that doesn't fill you up lmfaoooo</quote> It's not about being filled up. Those are mostly empty fucking calories of fried shit and ice cream. The only valuable thing in it is the burger patty.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lww99 12/27/17 12:54:34 PM #31:	fenderbender321 posted... lww99 posted... lww99 posted... A double stack, 4 nuggies, fries, and a frosty is enough to satiate my hunger. Sure, I won't be stuffed, but I will be satisfied. That's probably over 1000 calories m8 Some quick googling and it looks like it's actually closer to 1500 calories. Sorry if that doesn't fill you up lmfaoooo Shit, I can pack away over 2,000 calories of fast food. Ever eat $18 worth of Taco Bell in one sitting? I have...and that's without any drink or sides. Of course, that usually only happens after I haven't eaten all day and I've been busting my ass, and then I smoke fat bowl. Damn bruh --- http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/nhottbarbwire/owningroad_zps2333f502.gif <cite>lww99 posted [p:892949617] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote><cite>fenderbender321 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>lww99 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>lww99 posted...</cite> <quote>A double stack, 4 nuggies, fries, and a frosty is enough to satiate my hunger. Sure, I won't be stuffed, but I will be satisfied. That's probably over 1000 calories m8</quote> Some quick googling and it looks like it's actually closer to 1500 calories. Sorry if that doesn't fill you up lmfaoooo</quote> Shit, I can pack away over 2,000 calories of fast food. Ever eat $18 worth of Taco Bell in one sitting? I have...and that's without any drink or sides. Of course, that usually only happens after I haven't eaten all day and I've been busting my ass, and then I smoke fat bowl.</quote> Damn bruh</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Feline_Heart 12/27/17 2:05:06 PM #32:	fenderbender321 posted... lww99 posted... lww99 posted... A double stack, 4 nuggies, fries, and a frosty is enough to satiate my hunger. Sure, I won't be stuffed, but I will be satisfied. That's probably over 1000 calories m8 Some quick googling and it looks like it's actually closer to 1500 calories. Sorry if that doesn't fill you up lmfaoooo Shit, I can pack away over 2,000 calories of fast food. Ever eat $18 worth of Taco Bell in one sitting? I have...and that's without any drink or sides. Of course, that usually only happens after I haven't eaten all day and I've been busting my ass, and then I smoke fat bowl. Are you over 300 lbs? --- Stay woke. <cite>Feline_Heart posted [p:892953454] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote><cite>fenderbender321 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>lww99 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>lww99 posted...</cite> <quote>A double stack, 4 nuggies, fries, and a frosty is enough to satiate my hunger. Sure, I won't be stuffed, but I will be satisfied. That's probably over 1000 calories m8</quote> Some quick googling and it looks like it's actually closer to 1500 calories. Sorry if that doesn't fill you up lmfaoooo</quote> Shit, I can pack away over 2,000 calories of fast food. Ever eat $18 worth of Taco Bell in one sitting? I have...and that's without any drink or sides. Of course, that usually only happens after I haven't eaten all day and I've been busting my ass, and then I smoke fat bowl.</quote> Are you over 300 lbs?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Questionmarktarius 12/27/17 5:02:52 PM #34:	Protip: https://cdnimg.webstaurantstore.com/images/products/extra_large/300285/1260042.jpg <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:892963219] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote>Protip: https://cdnimg.webstaurantstore.com/images/products/extra_large/300285/1260042.jpg</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ShinigamiSoul 12/27/17 8:57:03 PM #35:	@fenderbender321 posted... Feline_Heart posted... fenderbender321 posted... lww99 posted... lww99 posted... A double stack, 4 nuggies, fries, and a frosty is enough to satiate my hunger. Sure, I won't be stuffed, but I will be satisfied. That's probably over 1000 calories m8 Some quick googling and it looks like it's actually closer to 1500 calories. Sorry if that doesn't fill you up lmfaoooo Shit, I can pack away over 2,000 calories of fast food. Ever eat $18 worth of Taco Bell in one sitting? I have...and that's without any drink or sides. Of course, that usually only happens after I haven't eaten all day and I've been busting my ass, and then I smoke fat bowl. Are you over 300 lbs? Nope. I'm probably a little overweight, but not much. I weigh 175. How tall are you? --- I dont want a sig! <cite>ShinigamiSoul posted [p:892975605] in Fast food ... [t:76141543]...</cite> <quote><cite>@fenderbender321 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Feline_Heart posted...</cite> <quote><cite>fenderbender321 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>lww99 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>lww99 posted...</cite> <quote>A double stack, 4 nuggies, fries, and a frosty is enough to satiate my hunger. Sure, I won't be stuffed, but I will be satisfied. That's probably over 1000 calories m8</quote> Some quick googling and it looks like it's actually closer to 1500 calories. Sorry if that doesn't fill you up lmfaoooo</quote> Shit, I can pack away over 2,000 calories of fast food. Ever eat $18 worth of Taco Bell in one sitting? I have...and that's without any drink or sides. Of course, that usually only happens after I haven't eaten all day and I've been busting my ass, and then I smoke fat bowl.</quote> Are you over 300 lbs?</quote> Nope. I'm probably a little overweight, but not much. I weigh 175.</quote> How tall are you?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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