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This is how I amuse myself with an English literature degree, a book addiction, and years of graphic design, making things for people like me who love reading.

I’ve got some conspiracy theories, spoilers, political prisoners, history, and whatever else makes me laugh.

There are different colors. I usually do shirts and mugs, but I can put them on other stuff spreadshirt has. Find it all at www.incandescentwombat.com/swag

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    Because able was he, ere he saw Elba.

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    Chekhov’s Gun

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    There’s no waiting period. It’s in chapter one.

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    There’s way more twins than seems statistically likely.

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    Homer did love a good manicure.

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    We’re skipping to the chase. Because if I have to read about that masochistic tree one more time, I’m gonna go postal.

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    Political Prisoner: Edmond Dantes

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    Well, her references aren’t great, but she has experience.

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    It could have all ended so differently!

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    Well, at least she stays busy.

    Othello, William Shakespeare