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Papa Don't Preach

My Pa used to always say:

"Son, life is like a game of cards,"

"Don't cheat, until no one's lookin',"

"Don't spit, in front of company,"

"Don't ever Pee, in a wind storm,"

And absolutely, positively, no matter WHAT,"

"Hey Boy, hand me another Blatz!"

"Don't ever, EVER, defecate where you eat!"

"Or is it where you work? Or was it sleep?"

"Hell, I don't know, I've soiled drawers in all three."

"After THAT, My Progeny, the world's your oyster!"

"SHUCK IT, SUCK IT, AND CHUCK IT!"


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