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I'd prefer a fur-coat-fly rather than a flea-coat-dog.
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I prefer fighting hand to hand.
Clapp, clapp - you are a cheer leader!
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I'd prefer a fur-coat-fly rather than a flea-coat-dog.
Not in NYC - you may rather join the League Against Cruelties Against Animals.
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Yeah, go easy on the fur in the UK too.
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Clapp, clapp - you are a cheer leader!
Simply sheer ladder.
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Yeah, go easy on the fur in the UK too.
Rufflled feathers - apply hair gel.
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Simply sheer ladder.
Beware of the corporate on - some rungs may be ringers.
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No worries. Cheer leader can fly even if she's dressed up in fur coat.
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No worries. Cheer leader can fly even if she's dressed up in fur coat.
Go ahead my friend - spread your wings and fly. Make sure neither FAA nor TSA will clip them.
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