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WHY CHAIR PESSY

A certain teenage relative has a favorite Asian take-out place. She always goes there in person with her close friend. They go, not only for the great food, but for the pronunciations. They always order the same things just so they can hear the way the staff says them. Hey! At least they’re not amusing themselves with drugs, booze and raves. This brand of fun is cheaper, too.

Their two favorites:

Why Chair Pessy

and

Mao Doo

(Translation: Wild Cherry Pepsi and Mountain Dew)

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