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Boomerproud

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1. Happy Memorial Day is inappropriate.

Reply to PCIntern (Original post)

Mon May 29, 2023, 08:37 AM

May 2023

Memorial Day is to be observed, not celebrated. Of course take the time and enjoy the long weekend with friends and family the way you wish.
BTW, all those Memorial Day sales ads I see on TV piss me off as well.

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