"It's not as if I don't like men, I just have more respect for my washing machine."

Independence, Irony, Gender, Respect

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"It's not as if I don't like men, I just have more respect for my washing machine."

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"Maybe knowledge is power, but it ain't nearly as as satisfying as punching some smart ass in the chops."

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