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First impression: all sound and fury, signifying nothing.
(I’m not saying mine are any better)
The first generation of viral demands just that. The second generation… where our intellect demands something more… will favor the artists and poets. That’s when you breakout.
You mean like poison oak? All itchy and scratchy and blotchy all over?
Now you’ve just given me an idea for my next ER video.