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submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/wikipedia

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Other examples of pussy blends include Thatchussy (Margaret Thatcher + pussy), clussy (clown + pussy), grussy (Grinch + pussy), nussy (nose + pussy), and birdussy (bird + pussy, referring to a bird's cloaca).

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[–] Dasus 2 points 3 weeks ago

Always finish on de Bach, and never on Debussy.

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