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This time they've gone TOO FAR!

Potomac Griz

Potomac Griz

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So I'm eating a burger from a local fast food place when I notice something on the wrapper.

Seriously, this is getting out of hand! When MSU grads working at fast food joints start messing with a man's burger they've crossed WAY OVER THE LINE!!



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Potomac Griz said:
So I'm eating a burger from a local fast food place when I notice something on the wrapper.

Seriously, this is getting out of hand! When MSU grads working at fast food joints start messing with a man's burger they've crossed WAY OVER THE LINE!!



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I'd look that burger over carefully...just saying. :?
 
cclarkblues said:
I like the fact that they put what appears to be a "This Side Up" symbol on it.
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I should have checked to see if the bun had an arrow stamped on it for that purpose too. I bet it did.
 
Pin2Win said:
It's a conspiracy!! Get out the tinfoil. Even the government is involved! :rip:
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Oh god, PapaG on bobcatnation is going to freak out if he sees that! He'll be wearing a full-body tinfoil suit soon. Not only does the U of M own the police in Missoula, the courts, and the NCAA...they control the Government too!
 
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Potomac Griz said:
Pin2Win said:
It's a conspiracy!! Get out the tinfoil. Even the government is involved! :rip:
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Oh god, PapaG on bobcatnation is going to freak out if he sees that! He'll be wearing a full-body tinfoil suit soon. Not only does the U of M own the police in Missoula, the courts, and the NCAA...they control the Government too!
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:lol: :lol: :lol:

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