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Old May 12, 2018 | 11:00 PM
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This is something you don't want to happen, especially to yourself. Happens at :34 seconds, damn
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Old May 12, 2018 | 11:32 PM
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That's definitely a derp derp moment, but probably not all that bad in actuality. I douby he sustained much if any injury
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Dumb asses. They are everywhere.
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Old May 13, 2018 | 10:28 AM
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Is that broom technique normal when dynoing?
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Is that broom technique normal when dynoing?
No, I've seen it done maybe a handful of times in 15 years and always from the back.
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Old May 13, 2018 | 11:41 AM
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Reminds me of this classic:

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Dumb asses. They are everywhere.
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Good place to never take your car if this guy still works there.
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And they're multiplying...
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That would hurt. Definitely wouldn't want him around fighters.
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