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Isn't It Always?

By Gerard DiLeoPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 1 min read
"This just in..."

What we're about to show may be too intense for younger viewers.

The story you're about to hear is disturbing.

Only here will you find it—we're the first to sniff out this important story.

But we'll try to report this in the most tasteful way.

Feel free to turn away if you're sensitive to disturbing news.

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Gerard DiLeo

Retired, not tired. Hippocampus, behave!

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My substrack at https://substack.com/@drdileo

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  • Emma Kate Gee2 years ago

    Very clever, Gerard! Love it!

  • Cindy Calder2 years ago

    Oh, goodness - that made me laugh. Too good.

  • Test2 years ago

    The third authority ruthlessly wants to dominate us, to point a finger at us and smile. There are always exceptions, of course

  • D. J. Reddall2 years ago

    Click bait culture, neatly skewered. Nicely done!

  • Dana Crandell2 years ago

    Indeed it is! I never watch anymore. Great job, Gerard!

  • Cathy holmes2 years ago

    That was great. The pic is perfect.

  • Rachel Deeming2 years ago

    Excellent take on the challenge. Always an original slant, Gerard.

  • 𝐑𝐌𝐒2 years ago

    I see what you did there. Very clever!

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