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		pfortuny on June 28, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Texas teen makes violent joke during video game, i... Yes, this is hyperbole, like the poor kid's. And just because you had to answer it and reflect a little on it, it has served its purpose. Exactly. So: we are not exactly there but do you not see the writing on the wall? Being afraid of making a joke is hideous. And being afraid because of the police is, honestly, horrendous. EDIT: did I say anything wrong? Enjoy the downvotes.

Dylan16807 on June 28, 2013 [–]

>did I say anything wrong?

Yes you did. You're basically pulling the puppetmaster defense of 'I said something incorrect but you reacted so I win'. People tend not to like that argument.

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