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ineedasername
on April 18, 2019
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People are pooping more than ever on the streets o...
And if you like that idea, there's babies too; they can be a most delicious nourishing and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled
ksaj
on April 19, 2019
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Wow, suddenly HN is grade 6 all over again.
smegger001
on April 19, 2019
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I believe this a a reference to "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift, a classic piece of political satire.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Modest_Proposal
Redoubts
on April 19, 2019
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6th grade was when most people first saw this, yes.
ksaj
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I now feel both wrong and vindicated at the same time. It's a very specifically HN state to enjoy. Thanks!
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