For Whom The Bell Tolls

Kobe Bryant is dead, and he was a selfish basketball player who ran multiple teammates out of town. I always hated watching him play the Suns. Also, it really seems like he raped that girl. Anyway, he's dead now and people who never saw him play are mourning him day and night.

Terry Jones died. As a member of Monty Python he brought joy to the hearts of millions. Also, nobody is talking about him because Kobe eclipses everything.

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Feces and Fans

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Call It

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This Guy

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