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Back in the day you stocked your first apartment by going to Cost Plus (if you lived on the West Coast) or Pier 1 Imports (if you lived on the East Coast).

Like printed bed covers from India, these chairs were a staple - not very expensive, not very comfortable (they rock like crazy) but looking good and priced right. The little wicker table is a nice touch. It has a recessed top - and you could buy a round wicker tray that fit right into it.

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Mrs. Obama?

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Nothing wrong with Cybill Shepherd shoulder pads.

As long as Cybill Shepherd is wearing them.

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You win the intertubes, for packing the most funny in the fewest letters.

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If you don't live in Massachusetts, there was no reason.

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Clearly not Michigan, where they're all the right height.

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I think you want <a href="http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_ghH4GqN9X0E\/S-NGAXs_PxI\/AAAAAAAAAA8\/OIbz85EPu2g\/s1600\/duck-tape-prom-patriotic.jpg" target="_blank">this one</a>.

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I can think of a least one event he failed to anticipate.

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You'll appreciate the lack of high blood pressure, diabetes and high velocity lead poisoning at some point, but I see your point.

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Fun fact: Before she came out, Ellen starred in a movie called "Mr. Wrong."

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Motherfucking ice tea.

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