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MONDAY, 6 MARCH 1967
2026 is the new 2016. Your knees did not get the memo. Your knees are getting different memos now, mostly from a specialist.
— Zack, unqualified
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PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
- Your complaint has been escalated. It is now ignored by someone more senior.
- Everyone's bringing back the dog filter. Your face has been doing the droopy-ears look…
- You'll never get on the property ladder. The only plot you'll ever own is…
- A full review is ongoing. Ongoing is a very comfortable place for a review…
- They posted an apology in the Notes app. It was addressed to the fans.…
- Unlimited holiday is a lovely policy. The company did the maths on your guilt,…
- Remember when you stayed up late on purpose? Now you're up at 3am because…
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