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		huhtenberg on Aug 22, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The little-known secret of how to actually choose ... What would be an acceptable phrasing to convey the same idea? Serious question.

MJR on Aug 28, 2011 [–]

"...dressing well but babbling like a retard." Rewritten: "...dressing well but babbling on without end."

Looking good but speaking poorly is the message he's trying to get across, not being mentally challenged.

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