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YodaMom2

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25. Or snag an unfortunate employee just passing by your office

Reply to Orrex (Reply #5)

Mon Jun 22, 2026, 11:12 AM

20 hrs ago

and hold them captive audience while you bloviate about your “vision” for the company.

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