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[โ€“] NegativeInf 10 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I always associated it with Underdog (the superhero) as he bites the coins he's tipped as a shoe shine to test their authenticity, quite often with disappointing results.

[โ€“] FlyingSquid 7 points 4 months ago

I do too.

"Thank you, Shoe Shine Boy, you're humble and lovable."
"Bless you, sir."