Second Period Open Thread
Flash has a goal, Theo looks pretty good, Vokoun a little shaky... good stuff, if this was 2010. Another late goal has the Caps in a 1-0 hole after twenty, second period ahead.
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I’m feeling pessimistic.
"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen
But this team has shown us so much reason to believe lately!
by Murshawursha on Feb 17, 2012 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
As bad as that goal was for the Caps,
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Braden Holtby coming on in relief of Sabourin. 5:12 to go in the 2nd. 3-0 Bruins. #hbh
"You can want to get to April but when you get to April you may not like the answers you get, so you might as well enjoy the ride while it's going on." - Brian McNally on JRR, 8/29/2011
Aw, hell. Can the Caps come back from this? Late goals are always what kills them
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by Penguin Hunter on Feb 17, 2012 8:20 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Pick your comment/hyperbole:
- These are two most important periods in the Capitals’ season.
- These two periods will decide if we are buyers or sellers at the trade deadline.
- Outscore the Cats over the next 40 or break up this team.
- The season comes down to these two periods.
- We’ll really see what this team is made of.
- Can’t give up the next goal or season is over.
- We have to score in the first five minutes to give ourselves a chance.
- Hunter clearly can’t motivate this team. I mean, if you can’t get up for this game . . .
- Late goals are a killer. The Caps are doomed. No focus.
Nice guys finish first, but sometimes the season is awfully long.
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Hoping for a good Knuble speech in the locker room.
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Dearly Beloved,
we have gathered here today for this called life. Electric word life. It means forever, and that’s a might long time. But I’m here to tell you, there’s sometihng else.
"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen
Pujols can suck it. He’s dead to me.
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Doesn’t bother me at all.
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Can we amend the second to last one to “they can’t motivate themselves”?
Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 17, 2012 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
I’m tired. My eyes burn. The Caps are down. I find I’m rooting for Boston.
Am I Job? Is this some test of my spirit; of how I’ll stay to unleash the fury; of how I’ll rock the red to the end?
"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen
Cam Ward is sad.
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by RedBirdie on Feb 17, 2012 8:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
We can only hope this provides the fun of a Sad Keanu.
Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 17, 2012 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
The flood gates have opened! He’s on a tear!
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 17, 2012 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
Man, how bad is that contract looking? It was bad before the season started, but hot damn.
Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 17, 2012 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
I know we’ve been through this before, but can someone explain an illegal pick?
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
What should be called as an illegal pick (but isn’t) is stepping in front of a player who is attempting to guard another player in order to obstruct them.
Failure is always an option.
So interference of a sort, then?
And thanks for a real answer.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
It is supposed to be called as interference, according to the rules. Refs just generally let it go.
Failure is always an option.
Thanks. Maybe I’ll remember next time it’s mentioned.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Here is what the rulebook actually says – and it’s under “Interference”.
Pick: A "pick" is the action of a player or goalkeeper who checks an opponent who is not in possession of the puck and is unaware of the impending check/hit. A player who is aware of an impending hit, not deemed to be a legal "battle for the puck," may not be interfered with by a player delivering a "pick." A player delivering a "pick" is one who moves into an opponent’s path without initially having body position, thereby taking him out of the play. When this is done, an interference penalty shall be assessed.
Failure is always an option.
Sames as in basketball.
A skater either stands still or moves to block a defender from reaching a teammate with the puck.
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So they just changed an advert on the boards in front of me. I had no clue they did this mid game.
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by Ovechwin on Feb 17, 2012 8:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions
It’s so weird to see an area surrounded by land and parking.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
I always think that, too! Carolina is the same way. Makes me a bit twitchy. So much wasted space!
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by RedBirdie on Feb 17, 2012 8:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
WPG has good energy at their arena. Must be a nice change from ATL.
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Gawd damn it Theo, where’s our three or more goals???
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by BetterOffWith28 on Feb 17, 2012 8:31 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Becca recap, last minute goal, its safe to probably just check in for the TB game now.
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On the replay of the goal it looks like AO got caught watching the puck and following it, leaving Flash to slide into the high-slot unmolested.
Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 17, 2012 8:32 PM EST reply actions
Wing covering wing?
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by Davethecapsfan on Feb 17, 2012 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
Flash had dropped back because Campbell rushed up with the play. By the time everyone had gotten in the zone, Mackan probably should have taken Campbell who was rushing up, and AO should cover Flash who was staying at the point/sneaking into the high slot.
Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 17, 2012 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
Personally, I’ve never seen AO have lazy backchecking, so I don’t know what you’re talking about….
"I'd have to say Russian girls over American girls. They have much better fashion sense, I think." -Semyon Varlamov
by KillerTestudo on Feb 17, 2012 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
Cue narrative.
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interesting fact
Ao means blue in Japanese.
You’re welcome
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青／青い。Either works.
Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 17, 2012 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
I can’t type Japanese here. Or can I?
first is the noun. second is the adjective. :)
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Yup. And what kind of computer are you using?
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 17, 2012 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
PC. Gateway
"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen
Hmmm. Not sure if they come with various language software. I know a lot of PCs and Macs do…
Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 17, 2012 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
ライチュウの方が好きけど、デンリュウは最上。
Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 17, 2012 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
Don’t know what happened to my post, but its messed up like a Carlson outlet pass.
"I'd have to say Russian girls over American girls. They have much better fashion sense, I think." -Semyon Varlamov
by KillerTestudo on Feb 17, 2012 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
He did a dipsy doodle drop pass at center ice to no one in the 1st.
"I'd have to say Russian girls over American girls. They have much better fashion sense, I think." -Semyon Varlamov
by KillerTestudo on Feb 17, 2012 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
And a weak dump in attempt right in front of the Panthers’ bench.
Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 17, 2012 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
This has got to be the most important period in Capitals history.
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3rd Period, Game 2 in Detroit ’98.
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by Davethecapsfan on Feb 17, 2012 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
Look above. Snarking on snark.
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Sadly…I think it actually is one of the more important periods in the last few years.
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by Davethecapsfan on Feb 17, 2012 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, but it’s so hard to get up for FLA.
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by KillerTestudo on Feb 17, 2012 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
It is a playoff game, no?
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Campbell is just so damn unfortunate looking.
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by RedBirdie on Feb 17, 2012 8:37 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I thought he looked a bit like Eakin, but it could be the wine!
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by caps_shutterbug on Feb 17, 2012 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
Hopefully it’s not a black mamba. Or anything from Australia.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 17, 2012 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
All that zone time and nothing to show for it.
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by RedBirdie on Feb 17, 2012 8:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Don’t tell me what to do, dammit! :)
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by RedBirdie on Feb 17, 2012 8:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Dan M theo
What doesnt kill you makes you stronger.
by BetterOffWith28 on Feb 17, 2012 8:39 PM EST via mobile reply actions
That was a nifty fall by Brouwer.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 17, 2012 8:39 PM EST reply actions
Dammit Theo, why do you have to be so good?
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by RedBirdie on Feb 17, 2012 8:39 PM EST via mobile reply actions
21 shots already. Can’t complain there.
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Montreal series. Need the payoff.
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by Davethecapsfan on Feb 17, 2012 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
Most important power play in Capitals’ history?
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Game 7 Montreal :(
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by Davethecapsfan on Feb 17, 2012 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
That’s up there.
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Really killin’ the buzz here, Dave :). Why doncha just mention some Pens series and pour lemon juice on it.
I was there for all of it…it all hurts me just as much if not more as you :(
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by Davethecapsfan on Feb 17, 2012 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
But I still think we’re going to win tonight.
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by Davethecapsfan on Feb 17, 2012 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
That’s just masochistic.
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Peter Nedved.
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Thomas Vanek in OT.
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Ugh…why not the empty half of the net there Brouwer.
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does that mean Brouwer’s the new Tikkanen?
by Murshawursha on Feb 17, 2012 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
The one against the Rags was worse.
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by Davethecapsfan on Feb 17, 2012 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
Sellers, coming up.
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Between the 2nd and 3rd periods? Pull someone off the bench?
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Kitties clearly don’t view this as a playoff game. Theo’s looking much too good for a playoff game.
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by RedBirdie on Feb 17, 2012 8:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Jeebus. Shots are 24-14.
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score effects right?
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by Davethecapsfan on Feb 17, 2012 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
Um . . . . “You don’t score on 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
That’s all I got.
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No, we’ve been ahead in shots all game.
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I’m trying to be the wet blanket to keep expectations down for this 4 goal outburst that’s coming from us
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by Davethecapsfan on Feb 17, 2012 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
If only that were the more important stat. Caps are weird. Get outshot badly and win, or outshoot badly and lose. It does not make sense. Why would an 8 foot tall wookie live on a planet with 2 foot tall ewoks? It does not make sense. If it doesn’t make sense, you must acquit.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 17, 2012 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
It helps to prevent gas.
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PP and PK, I believe.
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Can’t complain about Laich’s move there.
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And I love 22 crashing the net there as well.
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If person doesn’t have puck, stop letting D push him like it’s a UFC match.
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Ah, the joys of the box.
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Hey TV stopped a shot from behind the blue line!!!
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No one in front.
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We are maintaining possession all day. More shots need to get through though.
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going back to the perimeter isn’t helping
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this is like Montreal all over again
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I thought we needed more shots because our puck luck wasn’t sustainable.
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by Davethecapsfan on Feb 17, 2012 8:54 PM EST up reply actions
In the battle of quality vs. quantity, I’d like to see both for a change.
by creasemonkey on Feb 17, 2012 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
Enigma Problems
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by Davethecapsfan on Feb 17, 2012 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
Galiev has a goal. Sea Dogs 4, Quebec Remparts 1.
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Come on. Time for us to get a late goal.
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Folks, JP, Rob, Neil, etc. have been posting Corsi/Fenwick for a month or so now. The caps are playing exactly to those stats. There should be no false expectation that this team is anything other than what the stats have shown over the past 3 months. We all love the Caps but they are what they are….. Sell GMGMG
So why are you watching?
That'll make your weagle wink!
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If the whole story was told by stats ahead of time, I wouldn’t bother to watch the game. So, you know, stuff it! :)
That’s not nice. I love the Caps as much as you and will watch EVERY game until the end of the season. I want them to squeak into the playoffs, and maybe they will. The point is to think of the long run and not expect that every game is THE most important in Caps history.
Exactly. There was nothing un-nice about what I posted in response to your post, especially since my smiley was sincerely meant. I love everyone tonight. Especially the Caps. To me, every Caps game is the most important game in Caps history, because the Caps are playing right now. I choose, tonight, especially, to make that a positive experience. I’d love for you to be able to join me in that!
Be curious to see their Corsi/Fenwick tonight.
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by Davethecapsfan on Feb 17, 2012 9:00 PM EST up reply actions
We are only 4 points out of the 3 seed and should be getting our #1 Dman back, who has been out almost all of the season. And once the playoffs come around it really doesn’t matter what any of the stats say as Caps fans should be well aware of right now. I don’t say sell now but we are on a 4 game road trip and if we don’t start winning some on the road then I would say at the deadline it is time to sell. See if anyone is interested in Semin and if we aren’t going to resign Wideman do the same with him.
all I want are some caps goals. GOALS. GOOOOOOOOOOOOALS.
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If Theo would have played like that here, this team would have made it past the second round at least once.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
If Theo just played like he played the second half of 09-10….sigh. What might have been.
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I hate the FLA feed.
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Can’t imagine.
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The FLA guys don’t bother me. I often watch the non-Caps feed. I’m not a big fan of Locker’s off topic rambling. It would be so much better if it were Joe B. and May.
Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 17, 2012 9:00 PM EST up reply actions
I like the FLA radio guys, not TV.
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There are only 3 feeds that I refuse to watch – PIT, BOS and BUF.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 17, 2012 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
fucking refs.
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Wow that call is such horse-shit. Holy shit that is awful.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 17, 2012 9:04 PM EST reply actions
the hockey gods hate Knuble. Hate him.
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HE’S GOT HIS FUCKING BACK TO THE GODDAMN NET. HE NEVER HIT HIM. THAT IS FUCKING FUCKING FUCKING BULLSHIT. SORRY FOR THE ALL CAPS. I’M P-I-S-S-E-D PISSED.
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Doubly whammy. Lose the goal and get a penalty.. Unreal.
Ovechkin on how he can help the team: "Score MOAR goals."
Only the Caps…
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by WishWeSuckedLess on Feb 17, 2012 9:04 PM EST reply actions
Whoever the fuck wrote goalie interference into the rulebook needs to be fucking skinned alive and then dismembered, leaving their vital organs for last. IT is complete. Fucking. Bullshit and I’m sick and fuckign t ired of having goals waived off because of it. BULL. FUCKING. SHIT.
Golaie interference is good – when it’s called right. That was just a terrible call.
Failure is always an option.
I’ve never fucking seen it called right when the Caps are involved.
by Murshawursha on Feb 17, 2012 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
INEXCUSABLE.
but just the usualy fuckign bullshit by NHL refs.
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Eric Furlatt fucking sucks. Terrible fucking call.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 17, 2012 9:05 PM EST reply actions
Refs you suck!!!!!
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by caps_shutterbug on Feb 17, 2012 9:05 PM EST reply actions
BULLSH-…er, THIRD PERIOD OPEN THREAD
The definition of being a Caps fan is watching the same team over and over and expecting different results.
Bright spot: if they are getting close enough to JT60 to get those kind of calls, they are getting close enough to rattle him.
Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.
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