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The internet didn’t invent abbreviations, although IMO it can look like it sometimes.
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The Way that You Love Me
It’s November, 1988.
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The Value of Value
How do you value your time with your family?
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Bad Hop
I had just been moved from the outfield to the infield.
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My Other Brother Daryyl
If you’re familiar with the TV show Deadwood, you know there was an ensemble cast that included past and future icons of the silver screen.
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Tiffany vs Debbie
During the fall of 1987, there was a struggle of titanic proportions between two of the most powerful influencers in the world.
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Could’ve Been
Counterfactual sounds like a word you might use if you want to impress someone.
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The Totality of Frugality
My parents did a good job of making sure I had everything I needed growing up.
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Retronyms
Let’s watch Star Trek!
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Latchkey Kids
One thing Gen X kids had was independence.
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Hyperactive
Were you a hyperactive kid?
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Kill Hill
Our neighborhood was very agreeable to kids on bikes and skateboards, broadly speaking.
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