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Season 2

The shower is low on relaxation
- Do you need anything from the store? - What do you need that can’t wait for the weekend delivery? - The shower is low on relaxation. I have a…
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These smart fridge magnets saved our marriage
- How many times do I need to repeat? No headsets at breakfast. She puts her hands on her hips, awaiting a reaction, her eyes squinting. He angrily…
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Can you optimize my haircut for lead generation?
- What were you thinking of doing today? - It’s conference season again. Can you optimize my haircut for lead generation? - Would you consider a little…
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Are you kidcycling your children?
- Is it easier for him the second time around? - Don’t ask. He’s trying his best, but serious fatherhood is like a DLC he's still struggling to…
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Raid fitness is the cheapest way to lower your misery tax
- How was your trip? - Overall, it was fine, but the long flight was challenging. - How so? She looks around the conference room and continues. - I…
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Two flat whites for here, to go or secret?
- Next please. - Hi, can I have two medium flat whites, specialty roast, regular milk? - Shall I throw in a sandwich or a muffin? Our toasties can make…
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Their home is a charmer, and you should talk to it soon
- How was your weekend in the mountains? - It was a bit of a surprise at first. Our friends got stuck in traffic, so we arrived three hours early. But…
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Please remain seated, we're experiencing a calendar attack
- Good morning, my dear nephew. What can I invest in today? - There is no need for sarcasm. I’m in trouble. These hacked delivery drones are slowing…
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Who are your favourite content proxies?
- Thanks for your submissions. While models proposed by all teams are rendering now, let me transfer you to breakout rooms for a short icebreaker before…
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She took out the butter and realised I had been hyper-trading again
- I developed this ritual to celebrate great days. On my way home, I would switch the investment assistant into a high-risk strategy for a tiny…
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