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Old 09-14-2011, 10:27 AM   #1
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Will Gumby end up in the Pokey?

Police: Alleged Gumby bandit turns self in – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs

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It's up to the San Diego County district attorney, San Diego police say. But they are confident they've got the character suspected in the attempted robbery of a 7-Eleven store early on September 5.
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Old 09-14-2011, 11:14 AM   #2
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that thread title is so wrong in so many ways
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What if the confessed perp is bending or stretching the truth!
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What if the confessed perp is bending or stretching the truth!
Nothing wrong with that -- just showing their flexibility...
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Person dressed as Gumby tries to hold-up Southern California convenience store - San Jose Mercury News
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I am not sure I am getting it. Please could you kindly explain why a moderator went wrong ?
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I believe this falls into the category of, "If you have to ask, ..."
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I am not sure I am getting it. Please could you kindly explain why a moderator went wrong ?
It doesn't surprise folks around here. He was always hanging out with those Blockhead ruffians. You just knew he'd go wrong eventually. Bad clay will always out.
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