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Why was the machine controller shirtless?

posted 13 years ago by krispier
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And was that supposed to be New York City?

No human being is illegal. Ningún ser humano es Ilegal. Only fools embrace extremism.

[–] smsuso 13 years ago

Because it was hot in the factory and it was supposed to be any big city.

[–] rwsmith29456 12 years ago

It was a factory and maybe it was hot??

[–] !!!deleted!!! (54331192) 10 years ago

To show off his great body as men did back in the 30s. Did it get you aroused and you're having difficulty accepting that? Just curious.

[–] chester-copperpot-1 9 years ago

Because it makes you sweaty pulling all the right levers...