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Old 09-12-2012, 06:47 PM
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I thought a ringer was someone who was professionally trained and showed up to play pretending they weren't professional. I don't get how that works into "Dead Ringer," where's Ermir when you need him.

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You know, most of the time when I get questions like these, I just look in the dictionary, or an etymology dictionary :p

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As it turns out, the phrase "dead ringer" comes from the term referring to entering a competition under false pretenses. That meaning has a more complicated origin which you can find at the link.
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Old 09-13-2012, 06:47 AM
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Oh, well than screw Ermir, now that I know there is an on line dictionary, who needs anyone who's specialized in research.

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Old 12-14-2012, 07:30 PM
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FL police: Man shot roommate over how to make pork chops | The Raw Story

Of course this happened in Florida. Of course it did.
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Old 12-14-2012, 10:20 PM
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Lawyers representing a Marion County man accused of sexual activity with a miniature donkey have filed a motion asking a judge to declare the Florida statute banning sexual activities with animals unconstitutional.
See there? The wingnuts were right! Allowing teh ghey to marry necessitates the conclusion that there's a constitutional right to fuck miniature donkeys!

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Carlos R. Romero, 32, declared last week that he wanted to take his case to trial.
I too want Mr. Romero to take his case to trial. For the lulz.
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Old 12-15-2012, 06:12 AM
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Is it wrong of me to wonder whether Mr. Romero was married to his ass?
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Old 12-15-2012, 06:27 AM
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No, but only because of your job.
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Drunk man leaves baby at Florida strip club | The Raw Story

I'll let you write your own punchline.
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Old 04-13-2013, 06:31 PM
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Florida man arrested for flashing penis at cable company worker | The Raw Story
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Old 04-14-2013, 05:09 PM
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Florida police sergeant fired over use of ‘Trayvon Martin’ shooting target | The Raw Story

What? Is there some problem with that? Frickin Pee-See tyranny.
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Old 04-22-2013, 03:23 AM
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Ok, here's a story that for once isn't embarrassing (or at least, not because of the people): Florida man saves six-year-old from alligator by PUNCHING IT IN THE FACE!
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Old 06-19-2013, 10:16 PM
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Yes hello, Governor Rick Scott would like to remind everyone that he is still terrible.

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Yes hello, Governor Rick Scott would like to remind everyone that he is still terrible.

Governor Scott, Champion of Public Health, Bans Sick Pay
It is no surprise our corrupt governor once again sided with corporations. I can't believe that our residence voted for him, n/m, yeah I can. People had better think very carefully next year, because there is no recall.
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Old 07-09-2013, 05:17 AM
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Florida Accidentally Banned All Computers, Smart Phones In The State Through Internet Cafe Ban: Lawsuit

I'm pretty sure if I put this in a satirical novel, no one would believe it could happen.
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Old 07-10-2013, 05:29 AM
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Yep, that is my state. If not for my kids, I would get the heck outta Dodge.
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They have no talent for governance, none.
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This Slate piece analyses why this state produces so much fucking weird news. It's a good read.
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Miami man Derek Medina posts sick Facebook photo of dead wife Jennifer Alfonso with apparent murder confession: 'I'm going to prison or death sentence for killing my wife' - NY Daily News
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Tampa Passes New Law To Toss Homeless People In Jail For Sleeping In Public | ThinkProgress

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Old 08-26-2013, 02:35 AM
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Hey, they get a hot and cot, what's wrong with that?
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Solemn Duty Of Killing A Prisoner Rescheduled To Fit Florida A.G. Pam Bondi’s Important Campaign Schedule

Of course this happened in Florida. Of course it did.
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“Most shelters in the Tampa Bay area charge $10 to $42 per night for a single person. They aren’t free,” Tasha Rennels, a Ph.D. student at University of South Florida, told Bay News 9.
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I've stayed in Motel 6 rooms that cost less than $42/night and they had double beds.
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Even in Florida, it is not okay to pay your water bill with cocaine. Who knew?
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Now you tell me.
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What the fuck, Florida?

That Dexter finale was pure shit.
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OH fuck, I'm going to Tampa next month. Damn, what am I gonna do with all this blow?
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