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[–] ApeNo1@lemm.ee 24 points 1 day ago

“Mr President, do we really need to drain the swamp? Me and some buddies and our families still enjoying a regular paddle in there.”

[–] MunkysUnkEnz0@lemmy.world 14 points 1 day ago

deep breath for this one) has speculated that he may have been exposed to the parasitic worm that ate part of his brain when he stuck his hand in the bloody mouth of a dead bear before driving with the carcass to Manhattan and abandoning it in Central Park (exhale).

That's where the brainworms comments are from.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 14 points 1 day ago

This should be considered some kind of neglect or abuse.

[–] yumpsuit@lemmy.world 14 points 1 day ago
[–] WatDabney@sopuli.xyz 13 points 1 day ago

I propose a new term - "malscurrocracy" - government by evil clowns.

[–] nul9o9@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 1 day ago

This is a reverse eaten onion for me, wtf.

[–] AngrySquirrel@lemm.ee 6 points 1 day ago

I didn't realize Rock Creek was considered so polluted.

At least it isn't as bad as the Anacostia River

[–] MyTurtleSwimsUpsideDown@fedia.io 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I hope he enjoys the full experience.

“I love it!” -Frank Dreben

[–] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

did they cool off with a nice refreshing glass of rancid raw milk?

[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 1 points 1 day ago

I mean that's certainly on brand.

Maybe they had a bear steak BBQ for afters?

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