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royable

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6. Perhaps because you're just not used to it....

Reply to elias7 (Reply #5)

Thu May 2, 2024, 05:01 AM

May 2024

Do you think the British find it strange that we Americans “get [a] shot”? I think I’d rather be jabbed than shot. Sounds a little less drastic.

And yes, yay for science!

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Despise the term "jab" (British, I think), pet peeve of mine elias7 May 2024 #5

Perhaps because you're just not used to it.... royable May 2024 #6

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