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I got better...

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The red gets everywhere...

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I remember the edited for television version (Yes, this was actually on TV!) had horse noises dubbed over the farting...I laughed so hard I shit myself!

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Now wait. You mean you've never gotten into tedious discussions on the fine distinctions between an "SBD" and a "Squeaker"? "Thunderpants" vs. "Motorboat'?

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We Austinites are partial to butt-related counter-protests. About 20 years ago, the Klan bussed a couple dozen marchers into town for a rally. They were met by hundreds of Austinites, who proceeded to moon them as they solemnly (!?) marched toward the Capitol. Just 'cause I like y'all, here's the Molly Ivins column describing it.

www.motherjones.com/politic...

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Which brings up the rather interesting prospect of Fart Entanglement.

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How the Hell do you sharpen those things, anyway?

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Campus carry, not open carry (separate bills), was August. Horrifyingly, it was on the anniversary of the Whitman tower shootings. Also, too, high five from a fellow UT history grad.

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Ah- you're right! I didn't pay attention to the distinction. Mostly because I'm trying to pretend neither is actually happening, and I'm a gun owner. :\

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Awesome!

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Sorry, I really can't get behind this movement.

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Speech should be countered by more speech, as they say (in the Shire?)

This is why it makes sense to counter Obnoxious Assholes with Farts.

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The only way to stop a bad guy with a blue flame is a good guy with a blue flame.

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does that make cat farts a weapon of mass destruction?

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Faith in humanity restored.

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