Lance / Waxing / Waving / On Your Left / Leg Shaving
06-07-23, 12:56 PM
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Lance / Waxing / Waving / On Your Left / Leg Shaving
So the other day I had just waxed my chain and my legs and went for a ride on the sidewalk in my non-human helmet when Lance Armstrong passed without waving or announcing.
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06-07-23, 01:17 PM
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Was he on an obsolete bike? 
Actually, your post here is obsolete. Why aren't you using Twitter?
Actually, your post here is obsolete. Why aren't you using Twitter?
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06-07-23, 01:24 PM
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Did he drope the hamer, dial it up to 400w, and give you The Look?
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Pics or it didn't happen.
Or, in your case = Show Me.
Or, in your case = Show Me.
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Waxing is obsolete, we all use hair remover now. Or pluck 'em out individually.
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Needs a poorly written poll question.
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Dog chase and bear spray, two bits.
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Eff Lance. Just sayin'.
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In weirder news ... Lance now branching into Reality TV
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/whoo...134400588.html
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/whoo...134400588.html
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you did you 2 different types or wax I hope?
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In weirder news ... Lance now branching into Reality TV
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/whoo...134400588.html
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/whoo...134400588.html
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With apologies to A.A. Milne and Christopher Matthew:
'Crash! Bang! Nobody cares.
Little Lance Armstrong
Has fallen downstairs.'
'Crash! Bang! Nobody cares.
Little Lance Armstrong
Has fallen downstairs.'
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Like a moth to a flame?
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Was he carrying a messenger bag full of stolen baby bolts? Did he yell at you? Did you yell at him? Are you both going to yell at me?
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