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AZJonnie

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8. I love that we can still speak of Tom Lehrer in the present tense

Reply to greatauntoftriplets (Reply #4)

Mon Jun 30, 2025, 03:49 AM

Jun 30

97 freaking years old and still kicking

My stepdad started spinning his stuff to me when he thought I'd appreciate it, which was around 11yo, IIRC. This was the mid-70's but pops still had a bunch of Lehrer records. I can still sing most of the Element Song and a few others as well

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I looked at all the "fashion" pictures from the Bezos wedding. [View all] Sogo Jun 30 OP

Lauren Sanchez's breasts are a sight to behold. greatauntoftriplets Jun 30 #1

To paraphrase Tom Lehrer's line about army food... regnaD kciN Jun 30 #3

Tom Lehrer has a talent for hitting the nail on the head. greatauntoftriplets Jun 30 #4

I love that we can still speak of Tom Lehrer in the present tense AZJonnie Jun 30 #8

He may have retired years ago, but I'm happy that he's still alive. greatauntoftriplets Jun 30 #10

Look on the bright side: Aristus Jun 30 #13

Talking about bad optics, Jeeeez. Some people like big weddings. But this is obscene. Silent Type Jun 30 #2

Serfs must learn KT2000 Jun 30 #5

Yes! "Women's faces fashioned after sex dolls" Woodycall Jun 30 #6

Sex dolls look plastic because they are plastic. AZJonnie Jun 30 #7

Older rich men can only be aroused by women distorted by surgery. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #9

Yes, I've thought that might be the case.... Sogo Jun 30 #11

I'm a middle-aged, middle class guy. They can have their plastic Barbie dolls. Aristus Jun 30 #14

And her dress was ugly. For all that money she could have at least worn a gorgeous dress yellowdogintexas Jul 19 #15

I'm not a big fan of weddings to begin with. Laffy Kat Jun 30 #12

I noticed that too Figarosmom Jul 19 #16