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David Johnston
Nov 29, 2016, 6:22:18 PM11/29/16
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Murdoch Mysteries has had some silly stuff before. But this is by far
the silliest episode the show has ever had. And the most tragic. As
far as silliness goes, that should go without saying. I've seen a lot
of TV shows crib from movies but I think Murdoch Mysteries is the first
one to use the premise of Weekend at Bernies as they haul a dead witness
around for a couple of days to try to draw out the assassin for another
try, cheerfully ignoring the impossibilities like a room full of people
not smelling a two day old corpse in the same room with them and Henry
Higgins still having a job as a constable after first taking a nap while
the man he was supposed to protect walked out to get shot and then
killing the assassin he was supposed to take alive.
But what makes it tragic? Well they didn't just kill some random guy.
They killed Crabtree's nemesis, Roger Newsome "of the Mimico Newsomes".
Roger was vain, stupid, and a cheat who was introduced trying to frame
himself for murder just to claim that he was smarter than the other
members of the Puzzle Club and departed because he wanted to go to a
barber to fix up his already perfectly groomed hair before testifying.
He actually saw the crime while arranging to take a picture of a stuffed
bird to pretend that he'd seen a South American species in the wilds of
Ontario. But oddly, for a rich idiot who introduced himself as Roger
Newsome of the Mimico Newsomes...not really a snob. Crabtree hated his
guts, but Roger liked Crabtree and tried to fix up his sister with them.
She's having none of it because Higgins just managed to get himself a
girlfriend and thus has made himself inexplicably more attractive.
Still Crabtree does like Newsome better after he's dead and died giving
a cryptic clue of the kind Crabtree as a sensational novelist loves. He
actually eulogizes Newsome at the funeral. (Murdoch stands up as well,
but the only thing he can think of to say about Newsome is that he had
immaculate table manners. "It's true. It's so true," Miss Newsome
cries.) He even tells the bad guy that the credit belongs to Roger
Newsome "of the Mimico Newsomes" Roger Newsome. Rest in Peace. Or
not. I wonder how Crabtree will react when he finds out Newsome has an
identical cousin?
the silliest episode the show has ever had. And the most tragic. As
far as silliness goes, that should go without saying. I've seen a lot
of TV shows crib from movies but I think Murdoch Mysteries is the first
one to use the premise of Weekend at Bernies as they haul a dead witness
around for a couple of days to try to draw out the assassin for another
try, cheerfully ignoring the impossibilities like a room full of people
not smelling a two day old corpse in the same room with them and Henry
Higgins still having a job as a constable after first taking a nap while
the man he was supposed to protect walked out to get shot and then
killing the assassin he was supposed to take alive.
But what makes it tragic? Well they didn't just kill some random guy.
They killed Crabtree's nemesis, Roger Newsome "of the Mimico Newsomes".
Roger was vain, stupid, and a cheat who was introduced trying to frame
himself for murder just to claim that he was smarter than the other
members of the Puzzle Club and departed because he wanted to go to a
barber to fix up his already perfectly groomed hair before testifying.
He actually saw the crime while arranging to take a picture of a stuffed
bird to pretend that he'd seen a South American species in the wilds of
Ontario. But oddly, for a rich idiot who introduced himself as Roger
Newsome of the Mimico Newsomes...not really a snob. Crabtree hated his
guts, but Roger liked Crabtree and tried to fix up his sister with them.
She's having none of it because Higgins just managed to get himself a
girlfriend and thus has made himself inexplicably more attractive.
Still Crabtree does like Newsome better after he's dead and died giving
a cryptic clue of the kind Crabtree as a sensational novelist loves. He
actually eulogizes Newsome at the funeral. (Murdoch stands up as well,
but the only thing he can think of to say about Newsome is that he had
immaculate table manners. "It's true. It's so true," Miss Newsome
cries.) He even tells the bad guy that the credit belongs to Roger
Newsome "of the Mimico Newsomes" Roger Newsome. Rest in Peace. Or
not. I wonder how Crabtree will react when he finds out Newsome has an
identical cousin?
danny burstein
Nov 29, 2016, 7:36:42 PM11/29/16
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In <o1l2gr$1ln$1...@dont-email.me> David Johnston <Davidjo...@yahoo.com> writes:
>Murdoch Mysteries has had some silly stuff before. But this is by far
>the silliest episode the show has ever had. And the most tragic. As
[sniiiiipppppp]
>Murdoch Mysteries has had some silly stuff before. But this is by far
>the silliest episode the show has ever had. And the most tragic. As
I'm more concerned with the non appearance of
Crabtree's gal pal, Nina. I hope they didn't
get rid of her...
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David Johnston
Nov 29, 2016, 7:56:07 PM11/29/16
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On 11/29/2016 5:36 PM, danny burstein wrote:
> In <o1l2gr$1ln$1...@dont-email.me> David Johnston <Davidjo...@yahoo.com> writes:
>
>> Murdoch Mysteries has had some silly stuff before. But this is by far
>> the silliest episode the show has ever had. And the most tragic. As
>
> [sniiiiipppppp]
>
> I'm more concerned with the non appearance of
> Crabtree's gal pal, Nina. I hope they didn't
> get rid of her...
>
Not enough room for her in the plot. I wouldn't worry about it just yet.
> In <o1l2gr$1ln$1...@dont-email.me> David Johnston <Davidjo...@yahoo.com> writes:
>
>> Murdoch Mysteries has had some silly stuff before. But this is by far
>> the silliest episode the show has ever had. And the most tragic. As
>
> [sniiiiipppppp]
>
> I'm more concerned with the non appearance of
> Crabtree's gal pal, Nina. I hope they didn't
> get rid of her...
>
anim8rfsk
Nov 30, 2016, 1:02:34 AM11/30/16
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In article <o1l80n$lsu$1...@dont-email.me>,
I'd miss her as well. Last week did seem like a break up, and this week
they looked to be pairing him off with the reporter ...
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they looked to be pairing him off with the reporter ...
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anim8rfsk
Nov 30, 2016, 1:11:45 AM11/30/16
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In article <o1l2gr$1ln$1...@dont-email.me>,
of Murdoch mentally placing himself in the crime scene.
Last night the local news had a story about people that are trying to
get a business going with some sort of special cribs that 'retard
decomposition' of babies so you can take your dead baby home for a
couple days and bond with it. It's supposed to help you get closure.
Clearly they need to equip it with motion devices like the wheeled chair
Murdoch outfitted.
David Johnston <Davidjo...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Murdoch Mysteries has had some silly stuff before. But this is by far
> the silliest episode the show has ever had. And the most tragic. As
> far as silliness goes, that should go without saying. I've seen a lot
> of TV shows crib from movies but I think Murdoch Mysteries is the first
> one to use the premise of Weekend at Bernies as they haul a dead witness
> around for a couple of days to try to draw out the assassin for another
> try, cheerfully ignoring the impossibilities like a room full of people
> not smelling a two day old corpse in the same room with them and Henry
> Higgins still having a job as a constable after first taking a nap while
> the man he was supposed to protect walked out to get shot and then
> killing the assassin he was supposed to take alive.
This one was a bit too silly for me, although I was glad for the return
> Murdoch Mysteries has had some silly stuff before. But this is by far
> the silliest episode the show has ever had. And the most tragic. As
> far as silliness goes, that should go without saying. I've seen a lot
> of TV shows crib from movies but I think Murdoch Mysteries is the first
> one to use the premise of Weekend at Bernies as they haul a dead witness
> around for a couple of days to try to draw out the assassin for another
> try, cheerfully ignoring the impossibilities like a room full of people
> not smelling a two day old corpse in the same room with them and Henry
> Higgins still having a job as a constable after first taking a nap while
> the man he was supposed to protect walked out to get shot and then
> killing the assassin he was supposed to take alive.
of Murdoch mentally placing himself in the crime scene.
Last night the local news had a story about people that are trying to
get a business going with some sort of special cribs that 'retard
decomposition' of babies so you can take your dead baby home for a
couple days and bond with it. It's supposed to help you get closure.
Clearly they need to equip it with motion devices like the wheeled chair
Murdoch outfitted.
danny burstein
Nov 30, 2016, 1:20:27 AM11/30/16
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In <anim8rfsk-9306E...@news.easynews.com> anim8rfsk <anim...@cox.net> writes:
>> > [sniiiiipppppp]
>> >
>> > I'm more concerned with the non appearance of
>> > Crabtree's gal pal, Nina. I hope they didn't
>> > get rid of her...
>> >
>>
>> Not enough room for her in the plot. I wouldn't worry about it just yet.
>I'd miss her as well. Last week did seem like a break up, and this week
>they looked to be pairing him off with the reporter ...
Maybe I missed up or forgot... what happened last week
>> > [sniiiiipppppp]
>> >
>> > I'm more concerned with the non appearance of
>> > Crabtree's gal pal, Nina. I hope they didn't
>> > get rid of her...
>> >
>>
>> Not enough room for her in the plot. I wouldn't worry about it just yet.
>I'd miss her as well. Last week did seem like a break up, and this week
>they looked to be pairing him off with the reporter ...
that looked like a break up?
Thanks
Ubiquitous
Nov 30, 2016, 7:57:27 AM11/30/16
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In article <o1l2gr$1ln$1...@dont-email.me>, Davidjo...@yahoo.com wrote:
>Murdoch Mysteries has had some silly stuff before.
I saw the ending of an ep right before The Avengers came on.
>Murdoch Mysteries has had some silly stuff before.
I forget which ep it was, but I'm intrigued enough to try it out.
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won. Apparently, those were accurately tabulated.
anim8rfsk
Nov 30, 2016, 9:40:47 AM11/30/16
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In article <o1mi98$nqg$1...@dont-email.me>,
from, plus the original movies with a different cast that Ian wouldn't
like, because, nekkid wymen.
Ubiquitous <web...@polaris.net> wrote:
> In article <o1l2gr$1ln$1...@dont-email.me>, Davidjo...@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> >Murdoch Mysteries has had some silly stuff before.
>
> I saw the ending of an ep right before The Avengers came on.
> I forget which ep it was, but I'm intrigued enough to try it out.
It's usually pretty good. And you've got 10 seasons worth to choose
> In article <o1l2gr$1ln$1...@dont-email.me>, Davidjo...@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> >Murdoch Mysteries has had some silly stuff before.
>
> I saw the ending of an ep right before The Avengers came on.
> I forget which ep it was, but I'm intrigued enough to try it out.
from, plus the original movies with a different cast that Ian wouldn't
like, because, nekkid wymen.
anim8rfsk
Nov 30, 2016, 9:47:12 AM11/30/16
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In article <o1lr39$bpm$1...@reader2.panix.com>,
flirt cards but ... yeah, they made up at the very end, didn't they?
She handed over her cards and he tossed 'em off the roof. So the
episode felt like a break up, but the denouement didn't. My bad.
danny burstein <dan...@panix.com> wrote:
> In <anim8rfsk-9306E...@news.easynews.com> anim8rfsk
> <anim...@cox.net> writes:
>
> >> > [sniiiiipppppp]
> >> >
> >> > I'm more concerned with the non appearance of
> >> > Crabtree's gal pal, Nina. I hope they didn't
> >> > get rid of her...
> >> >
> >>
> >> Not enough room for her in the plot. I wouldn't worry about it just yet.
>
> >I'd miss her as well. Last week did seem like a break up, and this week
> >they looked to be pairing him off with the reporter ...
>
> Maybe I missed up or forgot... what happened last week
> that looked like a break up?
>
> Thanks
He was being a jealous jerk about her having other men's calling and/or
> In <anim8rfsk-9306E...@news.easynews.com> anim8rfsk
> <anim...@cox.net> writes:
>
> >> > [sniiiiipppppp]
> >> >
> >> > I'm more concerned with the non appearance of
> >> > Crabtree's gal pal, Nina. I hope they didn't
> >> > get rid of her...
> >> >
> >>
> >> Not enough room for her in the plot. I wouldn't worry about it just yet.
>
> >I'd miss her as well. Last week did seem like a break up, and this week
> >they looked to be pairing him off with the reporter ...
>
> Maybe I missed up or forgot... what happened last week
> that looked like a break up?
>
> Thanks
flirt cards but ... yeah, they made up at the very end, didn't they?
She handed over her cards and he tossed 'em off the roof. So the
episode felt like a break up, but the denouement didn't. My bad.
Michael Black
Nov 30, 2016, 10:01:10 AM11/30/16
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On Tue, 29 Nov 2016, Ubiquitous wrote:
> In article <o1l2gr$1ln$1...@dont-email.me>, Davidjo...@yahoo.com wrote:
>
>> Murdoch Mysteries has had some silly stuff before.
>
> I saw the ending of an ep right before The Avengers came on.
> I forget which ep it was, but I'm intrigued enough to try it out.
>
The CBC will be rerunning last year's Christmas episode, though I forget
> In article <o1l2gr$1ln$1...@dont-email.me>, Davidjo...@yahoo.com wrote:
>
>> Murdoch Mysteries has had some silly stuff before.
>
> I saw the ending of an ep right before The Avengers came on.
> I forget which ep it was, but I'm intrigued enough to try it out.
>
the date.
Michael
Michael Black
Nov 30, 2016, 10:03:56 AM11/30/16
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On Wed, 30 Nov 2016, anim8rfsk wrote:
> In article <o1mi98$nqg$1...@dont-email.me>,
> Ubiquitous <web...@polaris.net> wrote:
>
>> In article <o1l2gr$1ln$1...@dont-email.me>, Davidjo...@yahoo.com wrote:
>>
>>> Murdoch Mysteries has had some silly stuff before.
>>
>> I saw the ending of an ep right before The Avengers came on.
>> I forget which ep it was, but I'm intrigued enough to try it out.
>
> It's usually pretty good. And you've got 10 seasons worth to choose
> from, plus the original movies with a different cast that Ian wouldn't
> like, because, nekkid wymen.
>
Really? I know one episode I did watch was the one at the nudist colony,
> In article <o1mi98$nqg$1...@dont-email.me>,
> Ubiquitous <web...@polaris.net> wrote:
>
>> In article <o1l2gr$1ln$1...@dont-email.me>, Davidjo...@yahoo.com wrote:
>>
>>> Murdoch Mysteries has had some silly stuff before.
>>
>> I saw the ending of an ep right before The Avengers came on.
>> I forget which ep it was, but I'm intrigued enough to try it out.
>
> It's usually pretty good. And you've got 10 seasons worth to choose
> from, plus the original movies with a different cast that Ian wouldn't
> like, because, nekkid wymen.
>
and that was bold since it was so early.
Michael
anim8rfsk
Nov 30, 2016, 10:44:18 AM11/30/16
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In article <alpine.LNX.2.02.1...@darkstar.example.org>,
I don't think any of the TV series have had actual naughty bit nudity,
but the first movie starts out with a nekkid corpse, played by a real
actress, and they aren't shy about it.
but the first movie starts out with a nekkid corpse, played by a real
actress, and they aren't shy about it.
Michael Black
Nov 30, 2016, 2:01:42 PM11/30/16
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On Wed, 30 Nov 2016, anim8rfsk wrote:
> In article <alpine.LNX.2.02.1...@darkstar.example.org>,
> Michael Black <et...@ncf.ca> wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 30 Nov 2016, anim8rfsk wrote:
>>
>>> In article <o1mi98$nqg$1...@dont-email.me>,
>>> Ubiquitous <web...@polaris.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> In article <o1l2gr$1ln$1...@dont-email.me>, Davidjo...@yahoo.com wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Murdoch Mysteries has had some silly stuff before.
>>>>
>>>> I saw the ending of an ep right before The Avengers came on.
>>>> I forget which ep it was, but I'm intrigued enough to try it out.
>>>
>>> It's usually pretty good. And you've got 10 seasons worth to choose
>>> from, plus the original movies with a different cast that Ian wouldn't
>>> like, because, nekkid wymen.
>>>
>> Really? I know one episode I did watch was the one at the nudist colony,
>> and that was bold since it was so early.
>>
>> Michael
>
> I don't think any of the TV series have had actual naughty bit nudity,
> but the first movie starts out with a nekkid corpse, played by a real
> actress, and they aren't shy about it.
>
Yes. The nudist colony one had everyone naked, but carefully obstructed
> In article <alpine.LNX.2.02.1...@darkstar.example.org>,
> Michael Black <et...@ncf.ca> wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 30 Nov 2016, anim8rfsk wrote:
>>
>>> In article <o1mi98$nqg$1...@dont-email.me>,
>>> Ubiquitous <web...@polaris.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> In article <o1l2gr$1ln$1...@dont-email.me>, Davidjo...@yahoo.com wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Murdoch Mysteries has had some silly stuff before.
>>>>
>>>> I saw the ending of an ep right before The Avengers came on.
>>>> I forget which ep it was, but I'm intrigued enough to try it out.
>>>
>>> It's usually pretty good. And you've got 10 seasons worth to choose
>>> from, plus the original movies with a different cast that Ian wouldn't
>>> like, because, nekkid wymen.
>>>
>> Really? I know one episode I did watch was the one at the nudist colony,
>> and that was bold since it was so early.
>>
>> Michael
>
> I don't think any of the TV series have had actual naughty bit nudity,
> but the first movie starts out with a nekkid corpse, played by a real
> actress, and they aren't shy about it.
>
by objects. Surely that's not scary to some people?
Michael
anim8rfsk
Nov 30, 2016, 2:32:58 PM11/30/16
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Ubiquitous
Nov 30, 2016, 6:29:35 PM11/30/16
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anim...@cox.net wrote:
I thought this was its first!
> Ubiquitous <web...@polaris.net> wrote:
>> I saw the ending of an ep right before The Avengers came on.
>> I forget which ep it was, but I'm intrigued enough to try it out.
>
>It's usually pretty good. And you've got 10 seasons worth to choose
>from, plus the original movies with a different cast that Ian wouldn't
>like, because, nekkid wymen.
TEN SEASONS!?!?!?!?!
>> I saw the ending of an ep right before The Avengers came on.
>> I forget which ep it was, but I'm intrigued enough to try it out.
>
>It's usually pretty good. And you've got 10 seasons worth to choose
>from, plus the original movies with a different cast that Ian wouldn't
>like, because, nekkid wymen.
I thought this was its first!
suzeeq
Nov 30, 2016, 7:20:03 PM11/30/16
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Ubiquitous wrote:
> anim...@cox.net wrote:
>> Ubiquitous <web...@polaris.net> wrote:
>
>>> I saw the ending of an ep right before The Avengers came on.
>>> I forget which ep it was, but I'm intrigued enough to try it out.
>> It's usually pretty good. And you've got 10 seasons worth to choose
>> from, plus the original movies with a different cast that Ian wouldn't
>> like, because, nekkid wymen.
>
> TEN SEASONS!?!?!?!?!
>
> I thought this was its first!
>
Oh no. It's been shown in the US as the Artful Detective, but you can
> anim...@cox.net wrote:
>> Ubiquitous <web...@polaris.net> wrote:
>
>>> I saw the ending of an ep right before The Avengers came on.
>>> I forget which ep it was, but I'm intrigued enough to try it out.
>> It's usually pretty good. And you've got 10 seasons worth to choose
>> from, plus the original movies with a different cast that Ian wouldn't
>> like, because, nekkid wymen.
>
> TEN SEASONS!?!?!?!?!
>
> I thought this was its first!
>
find them as MM online somewhere.
Michael Black
Nov 30, 2016, 7:31:28 PM11/30/16
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before that. It's one Canadian show that actually has lasted.
Michael
anim8rfsk
Nov 30, 2016, 11:41:21 PM11/30/16
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murdoch_Mysteries#Episodes
danny burstein
Dec 1, 2016, 12:16:38 AM12/1/16
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In <anim8rfsk-4CCCC...@news.easynews.com> anim8rfsk <anim...@cox.net> writes:
[regarding Crabtree's gal pal, Nina, _not_ showing
up in this episode]
>> >I'd miss her as well. Last week did seem like a break up, and this week
>> >they looked to be pairing him off with the reporter ...
>>
>> Maybe I missed up or forgot... what happened last week
>> that looked like a break up?
are handing out these cards in...
[regarding Crabtree's gal pal, Nina, _not_ showing
up in this episode]
>> >I'd miss her as well. Last week did seem like a break up, and this week
>> >they looked to be pairing him off with the reporter ...
>>
>> Maybe I missed up or forgot... what happened last week
>> that looked like a break up?
>He was being a jealous jerk about her having other men's calling and/or
>flirt cards but ... yeah, they made up at the very end, didn't they?
>She handed over her cards and he tossed 'em off the roof. So the
>episode felt like a break up, but the denouement didn't. My bad.
Me, I want to know what neighborhood these gals
>flirt cards but ... yeah, they made up at the very end, didn't they?
>She handed over her cards and he tossed 'em off the roof. So the
>episode felt like a break up, but the denouement didn't. My bad.
are handing out these cards in...
anim8rfsk
Dec 1, 2016, 12:50:53 AM12/1/16
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In article <o1obnk$8i3$1...@reader2.panix.com>,
danny burstein <dan...@panix.com> wrote:
> In <anim8rfsk-4CCCC...@news.easynews.com> anim8rfsk
> <anim...@cox.net> writes:
>
> [regarding Crabtree's gal pal, Nina, _not_ showing
> up in this episode]
>
> >> >I'd miss her as well. Last week did seem like a break up, and this week
> >> >they looked to be pairing him off with the reporter ...
> >>
> >> Maybe I missed up or forgot... what happened last week
> >> that looked like a break up?
>
> >He was being a jealous jerk about her having other men's calling and/or
> >flirt cards but ... yeah, they made up at the very end, didn't they?
> >She handed over her cards and he tossed 'em off the roof. So the
> >episode felt like a break up, but the denouement didn't. My bad.
>
> Me, I want to know what neighborhood these gals
> are handing out these cards in...
hee hee
> In <anim8rfsk-4CCCC...@news.easynews.com> anim8rfsk
> <anim...@cox.net> writes:
>
> [regarding Crabtree's gal pal, Nina, _not_ showing
> up in this episode]
>
> >> >I'd miss her as well. Last week did seem like a break up, and this week
> >> >they looked to be pairing him off with the reporter ...
> >>
> >> Maybe I missed up or forgot... what happened last week
> >> that looked like a break up?
>
> >He was being a jealous jerk about her having other men's calling and/or
> >flirt cards but ... yeah, they made up at the very end, didn't they?
> >She handed over her cards and he tossed 'em off the roof. So the
> >episode felt like a break up, but the denouement didn't. My bad.
>
> Me, I want to know what neighborhood these gals
> are handing out these cards in...
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