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Old April 21, 2010, 04:45 PM
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It does. The item of clothing and brand of beer both acquired the name through association with violent husbands.
Still exist the violent in the world, it's the life style of each who.
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Old April 21, 2010, 05:11 PM
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It does. The item of clothing and brand of beer both acquired the name through association with violent husbands.
no wonder :/
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Old April 28, 2010, 05:53 PM
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no wonder :/
You're so cute! ( I'm not trying to sound patronizing, just to say you sound like a lovely girl).
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