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For most of the world, getting through the '80s was a bumpy ride, and the '90s weren't much better until later on. Kids, or their insane parents, did the most regrettable things with their hair, and these school photos are most likely not something they look back on even a little bit fondly. In fact, we're pretty sure all of these hairstyles are now illegal.

If you or your kid's hairstyle was also straight up trippin' back in the day, we want to see it. Add it to our list below, then vote for the ones that made you the most glad we now live in 2017.

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Tallulah
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg the sideburns hahahaha

Cristina Poncea
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not just the sideburns, the haircut is incredibly ridiculous and hideous. I just can't believe my eyes!

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Michelle Zimmerman-Woolley
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's not a look I remember from the 80's or 90's - i think we're talking 60's or 70's there!

Catffirmations
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just posted the same thing and then saw your comment! :D

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Catffirmations
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is obviously from the 60's or 70's; not the 80's or 90's.

Clay Weisenberger
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are called payos. It's a Jewish thing.

Jim Hubbard
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought Jewish men usually wore them....

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Kikka io
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it is not a strange haircut. aschenazziti Jews are usually the ones who wear their hair so

Cathy Carey
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this one might be Jewish.

Carol Stephen
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These may well be a Hassidic Jewish boy, and if so, his religion is involved here, or at least religious tradition. So think twice before you comment, please.

Fire Bird
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know what to call it, a bad idea.

Sara Shrader
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is clearly 70s hair. Probably Jewish since he can't cut the hair at his temples

Bonnie Kitchens
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

also,look at the collars on their shirts!

Gail Broekhuizen
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok just saying. The Orthodox Jews do it better with their payots.

Adam Hammers
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a friend that grew up in the 1960s that told me that youth would grow their hair as pictured to resemble long sideburns if they couldn't grow a pair of chops.Beatles influenced youth mainly..

Lisa Greene
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh boy! I don't even know what to say about this

Juan Castellucci
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look at her and see Scarlet Johansson. ...look hard..See?

Oana Stamat
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holly s**t!! I'm scared for life! XD

Laura Johnston
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahahahahahahaha! I wanted to say something but i can't stop laughing!!

Ouzodaki
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was...different. 😳

Joan Camerota
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never seen this look ever ever ever

Barbara Stewart
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have never seen sideburns like that, and I'm 60 so I've seen a lot of fads.

Regina Kearns
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ok i am a child of the 80's. when was this ever a thing? no, seriously.

michael sky
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

when your parents are orthodox jewish and you are a rebel...

Daniel Losinger
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw him praying at the Wailing Wall.

John L
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8 years ago

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And Transgender is finally born

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    Rashleigh Eavis
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is it me... or did she comb her long haired eyebrows back over her head?

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    Amanda Panda
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This photo is so awkward, the mom looks scared for her life.

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    Kjorn
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    parents really didn't love their kids back then...

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    Amanda Panda
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks like she's been inhaling too much of that Aqua Net hairspray!

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    Sierra Hall
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I rocked this look from kindergarten till probably 3rd grade.

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    the derp king (Liam)
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one that thinks that this one (apart from the dad) is actually good?

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    Benny Lava
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last time I saw her she was in Narnia starring alongside a witch and a wardrobe.

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    George Perrin
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only the hair in this photo was the problem

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    Amanda Panda
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have seen Alisha Keys sport the same hairstyle in 2016

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    Amanda Panda
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I shall name him .... Billy... he looks like a Billy

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    Prachi Tiwari
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you have the same groomer as your Poodle!

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    j ho
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If a cocker spaniel and a human mated

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    Fire Bird
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hair that slaps gravity in the face and asks, want another?

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    Angelina Wilkins
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The higher the hair, the closer to God! If you're going to have a mullet, you should have a super mullet.

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    Wanda Queen
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I went to school with this girl....seriously.

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    Amanda Panda
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She was rockin that Lord of the Rings Elves style hair-do before Orlando Bloom!

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    Cat-lover
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Crazy.. So many of this kids don't look like real kids, but like miniature grown-ups. Definitely not the hairstyle of a little kid..

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    Jessica MüRi
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Germany this is called "vokuhila" short for "vorne kurz hinten lang" which means "front short back long" we are efficient but not funny... ^^

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    Cristi
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was a band called Kayagoogoo with this hairdo

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    Vera Deme
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This haircut reminds me of David Bowie.

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    John L
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of all the hair styles, this is probably the most conventional, from what I can see.

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    bart schade
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Show us your picture now Notchimine, I need to know!!

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    Wanda Queen
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember wanting a mullet in the 80's. It was one of the few fashion choices my mom ever put her foot down on . She said, with the most sincerest of wisdom, "NO F*CKING WAY ARE YOU GETTING THAT STUPID HAIRCUT". Thanks, Mom, you were right!!!

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    Fire Bird
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A natural umbrella for your shoulder pads.

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    Cat-lover
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How cute, the birds made a nest on her head. I don't see ant eggs yet..

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    Fire Bird
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like an Insane clown posse t-shirt.

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    Nicole Rosandich
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    from the look on her face, she cut her own hair a week before this photo.

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    JJ
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stop... Collaborate and listen...

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    .gas.
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny thing is, this kid was probably the "coolest dude" in school back then.

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    Madeleine-Lindy Deckard
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She was probably one of the coolest girls in her class. Truth

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    My Sister Is Going To Like Me. 1988 Maybe? You Got To Coordinate!

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    Cat-lover
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be honest... Actually I like her style! Much better then all the awful hairstyles and really bad dressing you see on this page.

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    Mid 70's

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    Becka Robinson
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She tried to cut her bangs herself. I did that. Bad idea.

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    11 Or 12 Years Old. So Hated Those Glasses.

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    Tiny Dynamine
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven't seen evidence of not knowing how to crop a photo for about 10 years!

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    SusanS
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That lone strand of hair down the neck, lol

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    Grade 9 - 1992

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    Willie D'Kay
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one isn't bad at all. Definitely 80's style but well executed.

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    The 1950's :)

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    Willie D'Kay
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was wondering why I saw this style on kids in the 70's and 80's and it was out of place with the big hair and mullets. This would have been the generation of the parents of those kids. Makes sense.

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    "83.. Hair Do By My Mom

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    Veronica Niechajczyk
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    never mind the stupid haircut, that kid has beautiful hair

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    Yes Im A Girl And Yes They Called Me Birdsnest.....

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    My Mums Handy Work 😂 X

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    Willie D'Kay
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the hairdo of the big sister on "That 70's Show".

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    Flowerpot!

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    Willie D'Kay
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What else do you do with such stick straight hair though?

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    When The Puppet Has Better Hair Than You Do...

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    Kid Hair Cut Fail

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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My hair as a 90's kid we all did it that way. Now looking back I ask why????

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    Back In The 90s

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    Crispy Perm Hair 1992

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    Rebecca Lavender
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    honestly, looks like she used a gallon of hairspray

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    Bevis And Butthead

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    The Bowl Cut ... They Literally Put A Bowl On My Head !!!

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    Willie D'Kay
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not saying they didn't put a bowl on your head but this is not a classic bowl cut. Bowl cuts go straight around nearly parallel to the ground. This actually tapers nicely. It's rather cute.

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