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I've never been to Japan
I've never been to Egypt or Cuba
I've never been to M-i-s-s-i-s-s-i-p-p-i
I've never been to Petaluma

I've never been to the moon
I've never been to Mars or Neptune
I've never been to Saturn
I've never been to Sirius

I've never been to [gibberish]
I've never been to Setus 4 in Quadrant E
I've never been to [gibberish]
I've never been to Zeta Reticuli

I've never been to the kitchen wearing a wetsuit
I've never been to the store naked
I've never been to the bathroom wearing a suit of armor
I've never been to see you overboard

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joelm On Jul 11, 2013

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2013-07-11 23:25:53

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