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Isn't It Always?

By Gerard DiLeoPublished about a year ago Updated about a year ago 1 min read
"This just in..."

What we're about to show may be too intense for younger viewers.

The story you're about to hear is disturbing.

Only here will you find it—we're the first to sniff out this important story.

But we'll try to report this in the most tasteful way.

Feel free to turn away if you're sensitive to disturbing news.

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Gerard DiLeo

Retired, not tired. Hippocampus, behave!

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My substrack at https://substack.com/@drdileo

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  • Emma Kate Geeabout a year ago

    Very clever, Gerard! Love it!

  • Cindy Calderabout a year ago

    Oh, goodness - that made me laugh. Too good.

  • Testabout a year ago

    The third authority ruthlessly wants to dominate us, to point a finger at us and smile. There are always exceptions, of course

  • D. J. Reddallabout a year ago

    Click bait culture, neatly skewered. Nicely done!

  • Dana Crandellabout a year ago

    Indeed it is! I never watch anymore. Great job, Gerard!

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    That was great. The pic is perfect.

  • Rachel Deemingabout a year ago

    Excellent take on the challenge. Always an original slant, Gerard.

  • 𝐑𝐌𝐒about a year ago

    I see what you did there. Very clever!

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