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6. It's like plot armor, but reversed! nt

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It's like plot armor, but reversed! nt Shermann Sep 16 #6

I knew it! crud Sep 16 #7

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WinnerWinnerChickenDinner! red dog 1 Sep 26 #45

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I'm helpless, red. Harker Oct 31 #74

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I saw it maybe 25 years ago. Harker Nov 1 #79

Yeah, it's worth a revisit. red dog 1 Nov 1 #80