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Ocelot II

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12. Of course. That gig should have gone to a solid professional, but they couldn't find anybody

Reply to yardwork (Reply #11)

Thu Jun 25, 2026, 05:22 PM

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who wanted to do it. So they hired Patel's girlfriend because she's Patel's girlfriend and she can carry a tune. I'm just pointing out that she wasn't at all terrible, as was claimed - but the gig, which was really an honor, should have been given to someone who was better than just not terrible.

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