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Thinking "at the training table" is the early 20th century version of "part of a nutritious breakfast."

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And apparently they were forced to say "at the training table" in every quote? Is it a euphemism of some sort?

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Next time the Blanks order in Chinese, fortune cookie fortunes will be read ending with "at the training table."

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That's some excellent work right there...at the training table.

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Doesn't include the cereal, which is perfect -- you can slip it over your box of Mapl-Flakes.

Go Bloo!

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The original NIL!

"UMich: Breaking NCAA Rules Since 1903!"

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They were paid in Mapl-Flakes, so it didn't count.

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I think my dad advertised Pall Mall and playing cards when he played baseball at UM in the 50s. (I'm kidding, of course, but that would be awesome. Cause cigarettes are cool.)

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You're dad was definitely more of a Camel unfiltereds man, no? A real Wolverine smokes Camels, says Fritz Crisler...

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Great read, Jared. Nice work.

I have to admit, I was one of the first on the AI-Powered Wearable Software Distribution Thingy waiting list.

But did I buy it?

Hale no.

At $600 it's cheaper than most iPhones, but I think I'll wait till the early majority think it's cool. 😎

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