Unique Origins of Silly Putty and The Bra


	Unique Origins of Silly Putty and The Bra

clip-on-tie

9-29-2009 5:13 PM

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9-29-2009 6:00 PM

lollipop10

too cool--is it just me, or does that guy look like the doctore from ER (ages ago)

9-29-2009 10:20 PM

debbyski

One POP for the title.

Another for the pics

9-29-2009 11:38 PM

clip-on-tie

9-29-2009 11:49 PM

lollipop10

you just like the boobies.

9-30-2009 12:04 AM

debbyski

http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/meltingpot/jinx/399/jokes/Sexist/Boobs_in_the_Springtime.html

9-30-2009 12:36 AM

lollipop10

heh heh.

9-30-2009 12:57 AM

debbyski

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