Ich Ben Ein Platypus

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So if you've been reading along, you've probably noticed by now that every post has "Platypus" in the title. Why is this? Does James really think he's a small, aquatic, poisonous mammal? In point of fact, no. He might wish he was a platypus from time to time, but he is quite human. The Platypus is a different thing altogether. This site pays homage to the noble Platypus, the Platypus of Truth. He is ever in opposition to the Poodle of Lies and has no part in the Hippo of Shame. When the Platypus speaks, many are they who listen. The Platypus, of course, is much too modest to say such things himself. Besides, he finds it hard to type with webbed paws...

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luminarumbra said…
LOL. And this is why we all love Jim. And the platypus.
1:01 AM
James said…
Indeed. The Platypus embraces all ye millions. Follow in the footsteps of the Platypus as he leads the way rejoicing,like a knight in victory.
1:23 AM
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