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Laffy Kat

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10. And I do like that aspect of the Gala.

Reply to mopinko (Reply #7)

Mon May 5, 2025, 10:38 PM

May 2025

I also like that it promotes art. It's just so damned elitist.

The movie and tele award shows bug me, too.

My problem, I think, is that I despise the ultra-rich and all of their trimmings.

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