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Good thread. That is a necessary clarification, Power Autumn Wanderer Princess Unicorn Kate! Can we install a second button for when I lose a debate really badly and am sad...?
And given that 911 calls are recorded whoever decides to up and do that will be about as famous as the people who call 911 because they didn't get their fast food order exactly as they wanted it to be.