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did the Old Man snag a major discount on tinsel?


that tree is loaded up with it!

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That's how we used to do it, back when good lead tinsel that would hang straight down was still being made and only cost 10 cents a box. It's perfectly safe as long as you don't eat it.

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I remember those days....

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We used to stick a few strands in our teeth and blow for an awesome effect. Yay, lead poisoning.

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Sweet!

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