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In every millennial's life, there is that one day and that one time that you say something to yourself or out loud and then stop for a second in awe. Whatever the sentence was, you couldn’t have imagined saying it unless, well, you’re middle-aged. Be it “I am looking forward to going to bed” or “Why is the music so loud in here?!” and then all of a sudden, the moment of realization hits and the lightbulb switches on: I am definitely ageing. And before you change your mind from getting takeout to actually going home and cooking the chicken that’s been sitting in your fridge for a few days now, take a look at the list below of the best things people have caught themselves saying that made them realize they’re slowly knocking at the middle-aged people's door.

The online community r/AskReddit, labelling themselves as “the place to ask and answer thought-provoking questions,” was a perfect platform for the user naxxfish to fire it out to the millennials: “What was the most middle-aged thing you caught yourself saying recently?” And, well, the answers were ranging from hilarious to hysterical to "I can actually totally relate." Vote for your favorite ones and let us know yours!

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#1

Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group That's a nice box, keep it.

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just a hamilfan (hufflepuff)
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've done this my whole life. (i used them to store markers and pens and other random crap i kept in my room)

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    #2

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group Not something I said but I just stood out on my porch this morning drinking my coffee and someone drove by pretty fast and I thought “that’s way too fast”

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

    If you are aware of people walking, kids, animals.... yeah, that's way too fast. Nothing to do with middle-age or so.

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    #4

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group I tried listening to the iTunes top 100 yesterday for a change of pace and it all sounded like hot garbage, “WHAT ARE KIDS EVEN LISTENING TO THESE DAYS?!”

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    John C
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're listening to whatever their parents won't. Same as last generation. And the one before that.

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    #5

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group Scrolling through my Spotify and constantly asking who the hell are these people?

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    A U T O P H O B I A
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay but seriously who the hell are they? Like i've never listened to them why tf do they keep showing up

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    #6

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group I slept wrong and haven’t been able to turn my head for three days.

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    Asy EnderDragon
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i did this and i am gen-z.................it hurt so bad ;-; I was in total pain and i lied in bed for days

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    #7

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group Calling a 21 year-old guy a “kid”.

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    June
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A 21yo "kid" calling you "mister" or "ma'am". Ouch.

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    #8

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group You want to go out for dinner? Oh no, I can’t; I have chicken in the fridge that I have to cook before it goes bad

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    Theater Kid
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This could also be a young person thing because a lot of young people are broke.

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    #9

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group "Oh no thank, you. I can't have caffeine this late in the day or I'll never get to sleep tonight." My spouse was offering me the last soda from the fridge. It was 1pm.

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    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Coffee after 11AM is usually a problem for me.

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    #10

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group I was venting to a coworker about these noisy bastards living next to me. I actually said the words, “goddamn teenagers and their Bluetooth machines”. I stand by my admonition but man it was my greatest age leap forward since I embraced the sensible Toyota.

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    Chris Meyers
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Bluetooth machines" HAHAHHAHA I feel ya.

    Mr. Derpy Dino
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i feel bad now. when im home alone, lets just say i um- *turns volume maximum, turns subwoofer bass maximum* yeah, i get a little crazy with my music.

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    Mary Peace
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bluetooth machine, surely that's the latest diagnostic gadget at the dentist's, LOL.

    Allan Miller
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Volvos had that effect on my generation in the 70s, The safest and most sensible car imaginable.

    Linda Cowley
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Classic Saab 900, safe like a Volvo, but stylish

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    mph seti
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Portable speakers are fine...Unless you're around a ton of strangers. Like on public transportation, a busy pedestrian street, a mall, etc. No one wants to hear your music. This is what headphones are for.

    Yuh Uh
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live next to people who stay up all night, so I get it, but, Bluetooth MACHINES?

    Amanda Riordan
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God. We bought a Honda because of the resale. 😐

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

    I grew up driving Hondas so I slipped blissfully into middle age continuing to drive Hondas and there was no jarring moment when I switched. :D

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    Tim Pillinger
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I keep planning to get a really loud car system and drive around with the 1812 Overture on.

    Felicor Bongolan
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nearly forty but we also have our bluetooth machines.

    Elio X
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did something similar when I was 19 and lived in the dorms, although I don't think Bluetooth was a thing yet. Even when I was a kid I so did not want to have to listen to randos blasting their annoying music with the stupid base.

    WilvanderHeijden
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does this mean that "m not allowed to have a souped up Audi and playing good old rock music frecking loud while I'm cruising down the neighborhood at age 66?

    James016
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn youths and their music

    Rebecca Olds
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Went thru a similar feeling. Had to get a newer phone since my old one was acting up. Wanted to make sure it had a headphone jack so i could insert any headphones in it. Got the phone and it didn't. My mom offered me some buds which i begrudgingly used. I've never liked buds.they hurt and never sit right. Then had the fun task of syncing them which i never needed to do before so my mom had to walk me thru it and i ranted how just being able to plug them in was better. So yeah that was my im old moment

    Sam T Godfrey
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You will come to enjoy it! I just put some Grateful Dead on the platter and crank it up! off-my-law...0df4d4.jpg off-my-lawn-60842f40df4d4.jpg

    Lacey Heward
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Toyota Sienna is the best thing ever and I don't have kids.

    Mona Khadra
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are dumb and don't pertain to all millennials.

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

    I love my Corolla and I'll never be upside down in it. It seemed like a good move when I bought it 7 years ago at 21 lol

    Edgar Rops
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly, Bluetooth machines (speakers) seem to have been invented explicitly to showcase owners' bad taste in music.

    SnakAttack
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah my neighbors probably hate me. I make sure it's pg during the day thou

    Paradise
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Teens and their loud music! TBF I still keep my music high sometimes. But my music isnt as "cool" to many, although it is/should be. "what's this?!" -17 yr old, probably. "Janet!"-me, probably. "ugh...who?" - them before blaring drugged out Billie Eyelash. "This is good s**t. She is a mood. I am here for the aethetic. I can't even"

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    #11

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group Had a riveting conversation with some friends about the best office chairs for lumbar support.

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    The Chosen One
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, I personally think everything needs lumbar support. I'm 15 and I don't know what a lumbar is but I do know they need support!

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    #12

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group Wanted to buy a snack and then thought, "no, I have food at home"

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    Your Average Pooh
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But then you walk up to the sad reality of "no food at home"

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    #13

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group Some kids ran through my lawn the other day. I'm still recovering.

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    #14

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group When my wife asked if there was anything she need to pick up at the store, and I responded: "I think we're out of asparagus." Not sure what foul demon possessed me to to say those words.

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    #15

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group Why is the music so loud in here?!

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    Wonder Woman 848
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I say this and I'm not a millennial. :|

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    #16

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group My housemate: you want a drink? Me: Nah, man. I haven't had a drink in... six months maybe? More? My housemate: You stopped drinking? Me: I'm not SOBER or anything, it's just that alcohol makes me sleepy.

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    k1ddkanuck
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Geez... am I millenial-ing wrong? *sips on 3rd beer of the evening while home, alone, reading boredpanda*

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    #17

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group Why do I get up every day and crack like a glow stick with out the glow it’s so disappointing.

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    #18

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group "They just don't make them like they used to" them being good wood dressers

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    #19

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group "When you leave a room, turn the light OFF!" I've become my dad.....

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    John C
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got so tired of saying this, I've installed motion sensing switches throughout my house: basement, kitchen, hallway. It's actually pretty handy when you come into the room with your hands full, should have done it sooner.

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    #20

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group "Can the kids (in the park outside) shut up" I am the grumpy old lady now.

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    Cynner
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! Me too! And in de store, when a kid screams unnecessarily multiple times i can't help to blurt out 'why?!' Most of the time at least one person is smiling at me in understanding.

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    #21

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group I can't fix one thing in my house without at least 15 minutes of complaining about the previous owners handiwork.

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    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like the nincompoop previous owner who installed fluorescent undercabinet lighting in 1993 using screws which were too long and penetrated through the bottom shelf of the cabinet and then just left them like that for 25 years.

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    #22

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group I slapped a crate I had strapped onto the back of my car and said "This isn't going anywhere"

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    #23

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group Quit touching the god damn thermostat, you’re driving the bill up.

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    John C
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't an age or generation thing, this happens when you start paying the bill. Welcome to the real world.

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    #24

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group That classic “dad groan” when standing up

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    J Rob
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayq3CxfB0Ak

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    #25

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group In a conversation with a friend "I managed to find a really good knife block recently..."

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    TheReader19
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm still looking, but what I like I'm not prepared to pay for

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    #26

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group I had my bachelor party in Vegas recently. I went to bed because I was tired, not because I was sloppy drunk like every other time I went to Vegas. Fml I’m old now

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    Vicky Z
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I'm too old to have a Vegas wedding anyway

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    #27

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group “No, I’m okay. It just takes my back a little while to loosen up in the morning.”

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    TheReader19
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me paying my savings to the chiropractor, cause my backs broken

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    #28

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group My knees hurt.

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    #29

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group "I can't have curry after 6 or I'll have heartburn all night."

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    #30

    Millennials Are Slowly Turning Middle-Aged And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Things They Caught Themselves Saying Or Doing, As Shared In This Online Group "I will never financially recover from this" Said after turning off yet another light left on in my home

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