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The Annual PRIDE COMEDOWN Episode of 2024

Pride just happened and we are about to spill the low energy tea. Every year we divulge after pride, take a few questions and FIGHT because our brains are gone!


ENJOY - this one is unique, she's NOT like the rest of em.

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