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niyad

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3. For some reason, this reminds me of an old Sherlock Holmes joke.

Reply to EverHopeful (Reply #1)

Sat Jul 11, 2026, 06:56 AM

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Holmes and Watson are camping. Holmes asks Watson to look up, and tell him what he sees. Watson talks about the beauty of the sky, the vastness of the universe, etc. Holmes finally breaks in and says, "Watson, someone has stolen our tent."

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Reminds me of a story about a large-audience event for a respected master EverHopeful Saturday #1

Nice. That's why he is the master. FadedMullet Saturday #2

For some reason, this reminds me of an old Sherlock Holmes joke. niyad Saturday #3

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