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Below is a direct copy of the eBay ad for a new 3-valve tuba from China. Now, this might be a wonderful horn, but . . .

Welcome to my ebay,now you can see a beautiful and wonderful artware,the item is very value
.look at its figure,it is nobler and enthralling,it will give you the elegance and made you exalted.
what magnetic item,please don't miss it,it will be a good present for you or for your friend,also it
will give you more fortune and good luck.
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I've got your nobler and enthralling magnetic item...

NOW START POSTING FOOD PICTURES
      
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Tom Holtz wrote:I've got your nobler and enthralling magnetic item...

NOW START POSTING FOOD PICTURES
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...more chinese food for the grumpy man



EDITED: because only grumpy men know how to post pics

DOUBLE EDIT: wow i cant post pics
TRIPLE EDIT: holy crap, Tubenet for dummies anyone?
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lol for the first time I actually dont preview my post
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Post by imperialbari »

This only goes to prove how far behind the tuba world is compared to the horn world, where various horns have been marketed with the exact wording for years.

If this causes a family fight somewhere in Virginia, let Sampson be the umpire.

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Now that you mention it, yeah.........I dont know what ive been drinking but I think im seeing double
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Now that you mention it, yeah.........I dont know what ive been drinking but I think im seeing double
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Actually, at the local pub I get cut off when I start seeing SINGLE and the barkeep can UNDERSTAND what I'm sayin'... :lol:
Instead of talking to your plants, if you yelled at them would they still grow, but only to be troubled and insecure?
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text from a french horn auction wrote:Hence the musical culture of decoration is just near at hand if only you can own it. Don't miss the chance to get it! Enjoying your Bidding!


Yes, their English is better than my Chinese, butcha gotta love this!
Instead of talking to your plants, if you yelled at them would they still grow, but only to be troubled and insecure?
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