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JustABozoOnThisBus

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9. "We will get UBI, lay on the beach and finally write that novel."

Reply to GreatGazoo (Original post)

Wed May 6, 2026, 09:26 AM

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I think I know what "UBI" means, but I'm sure the "U" is for "Unicorn". As in, lotsa luck seeing any UPI, suckers!

Ultrahigh Billionnaire's Investments, no doubt.

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