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Congratulations on your enviable track. Was interested in rule number two, specifically the choice of the word "douchebag." Was this word discussed, vetted and probed by your entire editorial staff. Was phlegmwad one of the rejected candidates? Really like this word due to the visual and the constellation of consonants! (Oops, just consulted the Urban Dictionary, defining phlegmwad as decidedly more disgusting than douchebag.

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Liza, as you can imagine, there was much hand-wringing and consternation about including the word douchebag. It was chosen precisely because it is so jarring. Even my mother-in-law approved. And, you’re right: phlegm wad is quite disgusting.

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Aug 17Liked by Bill Southern

Congratulations. Will there be new hats, coffee mugs or shirts (three items) commemorating this astounding achievement?

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You would think there would be, right? I’m gonna’ head to the Rule of Three merchandising department right now and clunk some heads together. There will be consequences for this oversight, believe you me.

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Congratulations! I hope you get cake. Several cakes . . .!

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Thanks, Cindy - there will be cake!

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