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knuxnole 07/23/18 10:34:04 PM #51:	I dont know how to cook lol I just ate cookies for dinner if they served me something I didnt like. That and ice cream. I havent ate a vegetable for over 20 years lol. My diet is usually: Pizza Steak Mozzarella sticks Mac and cheese Fried chicken Hamburger Chicken nuggets French fries Hot dogs Candy/chips/ice cream/Cheetos for snack --- 3DS FC: 4554-0309-4782 <cite>knuxnole posted [p:905612150] in Parents wh... [t:76834716]...</cite> <quote>I dont know how to cook lol I just ate cookies for dinner if they served me something I didnt like. That and ice cream. I havent ate a vegetable for over 20 years lol. My diet is usually: Pizza Steak Mozzarella sticks Mac and cheese Fried chicken Hamburger Chicken nuggets French fries Hot dogs Candy/chips/ice cream/Cheetos for snack</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lunar_Savage 07/23/18 10:39:24 PM #52:	I was a picky eater growing up, but it had more to do with texture and flavor. I found pork and beef to be absolutely disgusting alongside fruits. Drove my parents crazy because those were the meats they loved. But every time I tried to eat them, I threw up due to either flavor or texture. Mom hated it, but after throwing up for the fifth time, dad stepped in and forced a switch to chicken or fish for me. It worked out better. But I never ate what the rest of the family ate. (Note: the throwing up wasn't forced, so no sticking fingers down throat or anything like that. My gag reflex just naturally kicked in. I still won't eat pork or beef to this day because of that.) --- Number of Mega Cookies given: (::::) 29 Tips top hat, adjusts monocle, and walks away with a cane. And yes, that IS Mr. Peanut laying unconscious on the curb <cite>Lunar_Savage posted [p:905612418] in Parents wh... [t:76834716]...</cite> <quote>I was a picky eater growing up, but it had more to do with texture and flavor. I found pork and beef to be absolutely disgusting alongside fruits. Drove my parents crazy because those were the meats they loved. But every time I tried to eat them, I threw up due to either flavor or texture. Mom hated it, but after throwing up for the fifth time, dad stepped in and forced a switch to chicken or fish for me. It worked out better. But I never ate what the rest of the family ate. (Note: the throwing up wasn't forced, so no sticking fingers down throat or anything like that. My gag reflex just naturally kicked in. I still won't eat pork or beef to this day because of that.)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kayoticdreamz 07/23/18 11:48:46 PM #53:	knuxnole posted... mustachedmystic posted... voldothegr8 posted... I know several parents that have done this. Their kids became anorexic I highly doubt this, there was a time when the vast majority of kids were forced to eat things they didn't like(vegetables). I didnt. I just refused and my parents learned to not feed me it, or it goes in the trash. Either they did what I wanted or I purposely not eat translation you were a spoiled brat and your parents had no spine. knuxnole posted... I dont know how to cook lol I just ate cookies for dinner if they served me something I didnt like. That and ice cream. I havent ate a vegetable for over 20 years lol. My diet is usually: Pizza Steak Mozzarella sticks Mac and cheese Fried chicken Hamburger Chicken nuggets French fries Hot dogs Candy/chips/ice cream/Cheetos for snack basically you're bragging about being a fatass and/or an unhealthy human being. Nightmare_Luna posted... what are some of these responses i didn't like the food my parents cooked so i just taught myself how to cook the point is more about children, children do not know how to cook. maybe when you start hitting preteen age or teen years your logic might apply. even still, this only assumes you know what you should be cooking. most kids by age 5 can feed themselves....the issue is making sure they have a proper diet. Children should not have the choice nor option to dictate their meals. <cite>kayoticdreamz posted [p:905615871] in Parents wh... [t:76834716]...</cite> <quote><cite>knuxnole posted...</cite> <quote><cite>mustachedmystic posted...</cite> <quote><cite>voldothegr8 posted...</cite> <quote>I know several parents that have done this. Their kids became anorexic</quote> I highly doubt this, there was a time when the vast majority of kids were forced to eat things they didn't like(vegetables).</quote> I didnt. I just refused and my parents learned to not feed me it, or it goes in the trash. Either they did what I wanted or I purposely not eat</quote> translation you were a spoiled brat and your parents had no spine. <cite>knuxnole posted...</cite> <quote>I dont know how to cook lol I just ate cookies for dinner if they served me something I didnt like. That and ice cream. I havent ate a vegetable for over 20 years lol. My diet is usually: Pizza Steak Mozzarella sticks Mac and cheese Fried chicken Hamburger Chicken nuggets French fries Hot dogs Candy/chips/ice cream/Cheetos for snack</quote> basically you're bragging about being a fatass and/or an unhealthy human being. <cite>Nightmare_Luna posted...</cite> <quote>what are some of these responses i didn't like the food my parents cooked so i just taught myself how to cook</quote> the point is more about children, children do not know how to cook. maybe when you start hitting preteen age or teen years your logic might apply. even still, this only assumes you know what you should be cooking. most kids by age 5 can feed themselves....the issue is making sure they have a proper diet. Children should not have the choice nor option to dictate their meals.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gafemage 07/23/18 11:54:05 PM #54:	I definitely dictated what my parents (in particular my dad) ate a considerable amount as a kid, but in the opposite of the OP; I've been an adventurous eater since I was little. --- https://imgur.com/1EOFcjn https://imgur.com/epjd8zk <cite>Gafemage posted [p:905616098] in Parents wh... [t:76834716]...</cite> <quote>I definitely dictated what my parents (in particular my dad) ate a considerable amount as a kid, but in the opposite of the OP; I've been an adventurous eater since I was little.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KainWind 07/24/18 9:07:58 AM #55:	clearaflagrantj posted... pop tarts or sugar cereal every morning I feel like you're making fun of me. --- https://imgur.com/oMugXmg https://imgur.com/nShwM9s https://imgur.com/DUyR2e8 https://imgur.com/bCo6Qbd <cite>KainWind posted [p:905629953] in Parents wh... [t:76834716]...</cite> <quote><cite>clearaflagrantj posted...</cite> <quote>pop tarts or sugar cereal every morning</quote> I feel like you're making fun of me.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
knuxnole 07/24/18 12:59:26 PM #56:	kayoticdreamz posted... knuxnole posted... mustachedmystic posted... voldothegr8 posted... I know several parents that have done this. Their kids became anorexic I highly doubt this, there was a time when the vast majority of kids were forced to eat things they didn't like(vegetables). I didnt. I just refused and my parents learned to not feed me it, or it goes in the trash. Either they did what I wanted or I purposely not eat translation you were a spoiled brat and your parents had no spine. knuxnole posted... I dont know how to cook lol I just ate cookies for dinner if they served me something I didnt like. That and ice cream. I havent ate a vegetable for over 20 years lol. My diet is usually: Pizza Steak Mozzarella sticks Mac and cheese Fried chicken Hamburger Chicken nuggets French fries Hot dogs Candy/chips/ice cream/Cheetos for snack basically you're bragging about being a fatass and/or an unhealthy human being. Nightmare_Luna posted... what are some of these responses i didn't like the food my parents cooked so i just taught myself how to cook the point is more about children, children do not know how to cook. maybe when you start hitting preteen age or teen years your logic might apply. even still, this only assumes you know what you should be cooking. most kids by age 5 can feed themselves....the issue is making sure they have a proper diet. Children should not have the choice nor option to dictate their meals. Yes they do, children can eat whatever they want. Plus once they go to school they can not eat healthy And yes! I was spoiled and proud I love my diet! I only eat what tastes good, and I love it!!!!! I encourage kids to eat whatever. Breakfast is not limited to breakfast food, I Had beefaroni from chef Boyardee for breakfast Also if any parent had a spine and forced fed it, Id run away and call child abuse on them lmao --- 3DS FC: 4554-0309-4782 <cite>knuxnole posted [p:905640281] in Parents wh... [t:76834716]...</cite> <quote><cite>kayoticdreamz posted...</cite> <quote><cite>knuxnole posted...</cite> <quote><cite>mustachedmystic posted...</cite> <quote><cite>voldothegr8 posted...</cite> <quote>I know several parents that have done this. Their kids became anorexic</quote> I highly doubt this, there was a time when the vast majority of kids were forced to eat things they didn't like(vegetables).</quote> I didnt. I just refused and my parents learned to not feed me it, or it goes in the trash. Either they did what I wanted or I purposely not eat</quote> translation you were a spoiled brat and your parents had no spine. <cite>knuxnole posted...</cite> <quote>I dont know how to cook lol I just ate cookies for dinner if they served me something I didnt like. That and ice cream. I havent ate a vegetable for over 20 years lol. My diet is usually: Pizza Steak Mozzarella sticks Mac and cheese Fried chicken Hamburger Chicken nuggets French fries Hot dogs Candy/chips/ice cream/Cheetos for snack</quote> basically you're bragging about being a fatass and/or an unhealthy human being. <cite>Nightmare_Luna posted...</cite> <quote>what are some of these responses i didn't like the food my parents cooked so i just taught myself how to cook</quote> the point is more about children, children do not know how to cook. maybe when you start hitting preteen age or teen years your logic might apply. even still, this only assumes you know what you should be cooking. most kids by age 5 can feed themselves....the issue is making sure they have a proper diet. Children should not have the choice nor option to dictate their meals.</quote> Yes they do, children can eat whatever they want. Plus once they go to school they can not eat healthy And yes! I was spoiled and proud I love my diet! I only eat what tastes good, and I love it!!!!! I encourage kids to eat whatever. Breakfast is not limited to breakfast food, I Had beefaroni from chef Boyardee for breakfast Also if any parent had a spine and forced fed it, Id run away and call child abuse on them lmao</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IfGodCouldDie 07/24/18 1:52:16 PM #57:	knuxnole posted... kayoticdreamz posted... knuxnole posted... mustachedmystic posted... voldothegr8 posted... I know several parents that have done this. Their kids became anorexic I highly doubt this, there was a time when the vast majority of kids were forced to eat things they didn't like(vegetables). I didnt. I just refused and my parents learned to not feed me it, or it goes in the trash. Either they did what I wanted or I purposely not eat translation you were a spoiled brat and your parents had no spine. knuxnole posted... I dont know how to cook lol I just ate cookies for dinner if they served me something I didnt like. That and ice cream. I havent ate a vegetable for over 20 years lol. My diet is usually: Pizza Steak Mozzarella sticks Mac and cheese Fried chicken Hamburger Chicken nuggets French fries Hot dogs Candy/chips/ice cream/Cheetos for snack basically you're bragging about being a fatass and/or an unhealthy human being. Nightmare_Luna posted... what are some of these responses i didn't like the food my parents cooked so i just taught myself how to cook the point is more about children, children do not know how to cook. maybe when you start hitting preteen age or teen years your logic might apply. even still, this only assumes you know what you should be cooking. most kids by age 5 can feed themselves....the issue is making sure they have a proper diet. Children should not have the choice nor option to dictate their meals. Yes they do, children can eat whatever they want. Plus once they go to school they can not eat healthy And yes! I was spoiled and proud I love my diet! I only eat what tastes good, and I love it!!!!! I encourage kids to eat whatever. Breakfast is not limited to breakfast food, I Had beefaroni from chef Boyardee for breakfast Also if any parent had a spine and forced fed it, Id run away and call child abuse on them lmao Lame gimmick is lame. I was sincerely hoping everyone would recognize that your posts are blatant troll posts, but alas this is CE and unsurprisingly someone bit. --- Mind post. XBL:Cyanide Sucker PSN:Paters1 IGN:SuperPattyCakes <cite>IfGodCouldDie posted [p:905642934] in Parents wh... [t:76834716]...</cite> <quote><cite>knuxnole posted...</cite> <quote><cite>kayoticdreamz posted...</cite> <quote><cite>knuxnole posted...</cite> <quote><cite>mustachedmystic posted...</cite> <quote><cite>voldothegr8 posted...</cite> <quote>I know several parents that have done this. Their kids became anorexic</quote> I highly doubt this, there was a time when the vast majority of kids were forced to eat things they didn't like(vegetables).</quote> I didnt. I just refused and my parents learned to not feed me it, or it goes in the trash. Either they did what I wanted or I purposely not eat</quote> translation you were a spoiled brat and your parents had no spine. <cite>knuxnole posted...</cite> <quote>I dont know how to cook lol I just ate cookies for dinner if they served me something I didnt like. That and ice cream. I havent ate a vegetable for over 20 years lol. My diet is usually: Pizza Steak Mozzarella sticks Mac and cheese Fried chicken Hamburger Chicken nuggets French fries Hot dogs Candy/chips/ice cream/Cheetos for snack</quote> basically you're bragging about being a fatass and/or an unhealthy human being. <cite>Nightmare_Luna posted...</cite> <quote>what are some of these responses i didn't like the food my parents cooked so i just taught myself how to cook</quote> the point is more about children, children do not know how to cook. maybe when you start hitting preteen age or teen years your logic might apply. even still, this only assumes you know what you should be cooking. most kids by age 5 can feed themselves....the issue is making sure they have a proper diet. Children should not have the choice nor option to dictate their meals.</quote> Yes they do, children can eat whatever they want. Plus once they go to school they can not eat healthy And yes! I was spoiled and proud I love my diet! I only eat what tastes good, and I love it!!!!! I encourage kids to eat whatever. Breakfast is not limited to breakfast food, I Had beefaroni from chef Boyardee for breakfast Also if any parent had a spine and forced fed it, Id run away and call child abuse on them lmao</quote> Lame gimmick is lame. I was sincerely hoping everyone would recognize that your posts are blatant troll posts, but alas this is CE and unsurprisingly someone bit.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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A_Good_Boy 07/24/18 1:57:54 PM #59:	Everyone recognized that he was trolling. It's why he didn't get a single serious response. --- Who is? I am! <cite>A_Good_Boy posted [p:905643232] in Parents wh... [t:76834716]...</cite> <quote>Everyone recognized that he was trolling. It's why he didn't get a single serious response.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Waddlez 07/24/18 2:00:44 PM #60:	Bunch of non parents in this topic giving parenting advice. Like a bunch of nerds giving dating advice --- http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ll36rxs0DB1qhmn4do1_400.gif http://img4.joyreactor.com/pics/post/gif-cats-kitten-box-366664.gif <cite>Waddlez posted [p:905643368] in Parents wh... [t:76834716]...</cite> <quote>Bunch of non parents in this topic giving parenting advice. Like a bunch of nerds giving dating advice</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 07/24/18 2:01:59 PM #61:	spanky1 posted... My nephew seriously has some kind of mental disorder. There's picky, and then there's crazy picky. He's like 8 or something. There is a very, very limited list of food items he will eat. He will eat cinnamon buns. He'll eat french fries, but they have to be juuuust right, not too salty or too little salty. That's about it. That's all I'm aware of that he will eat. That's all I've ever seen him eat. I've tried to get them to do things differently with him but they claim that this kid will just starve himself if he doesn't eat what he wants. I mean he won't even put up a tantrum or cry or anything, he just won't eat, and he'll be okay with that. What do you do with a kid like that? Nothing. Keep none of the "preferred" foodstuffs in the house, and the kid will eventually eat what's offered. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:905643432] in Parents wh... [t:76834716]...</cite> <quote><cite>spanky1 posted...</cite> <quote>My nephew seriously has some kind of mental disorder. There's picky, and then there's crazy picky. He's like 8 or something. There is a very, very limited list of food items he will eat. He will eat cinnamon buns. He'll eat french fries, but they have to be juuuust right, not too salty or too little salty. That's about it. That's all I'm aware of that he will eat. That's all I've ever seen him eat. I've tried to get them to do things differently with him but they claim that this kid will just starve himself if he doesn't eat what he wants. I mean he won't even put up a tantrum or cry or anything, he just won't eat, and he'll be okay with that. What do you do with a kid like that?</quote> Nothing. Keep none of the "preferred" foodstuffs in the house, and the kid will eventually eat what's offered.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kayoticdreamz 07/24/18 2:14:44 PM #62:	IfGodCouldDie posted... Lame gimmick is lame. I was sincerely hoping everyone would recognize that your posts are blatant troll posts, but alas this is CE and unsurprisingly someone bit. i see the error of my ways now. but sadly this is the western world....i wouldn't be shocked if he was telling the truth <cite>kayoticdreamz posted [p:905644143] in Parents wh... [t:76834716]...</cite> <quote><cite>IfGodCouldDie posted...</cite> <quote>Lame gimmick is lame. I was sincerely hoping everyone would recognize that your posts are blatant troll posts, but alas this is CE and unsurprisingly someone bit.</quote> i see the error of my ways now. but sadly this is the western world....i wouldn't be shocked if he was telling the truth</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kayoticdreamz 07/24/18 2:15:26 PM #63:	Asherlee10 posted... I think there is a happy medium to allowing a child to make a decision and not being so authoritarian. EX: Parent: Would you rather have grilled chicken and mashed potatoes or spaghetti? --- I was given choices like this a child and greatly appreciate being involved in decision making. This helped build a bond between me and my grandparents (who raised me). It was less of an authoritarian dynamic and more of a groupthink sort of situation. As a result of moments like that, they taught me patience, reasoning, and respect. my point exactly. <cite>kayoticdreamz posted [p:905644186] in Parents wh... [t:76834716]...</cite> <quote><cite>Asherlee10 posted...</cite> <quote>I think there is a happy medium to allowing a child to make a decision and not being so authoritarian. EX: Parent: Would you rather have grilled chicken and mashed potatoes or spaghetti? --- I was given choices like this a child and greatly appreciate being involved in decision making. This helped build a bond between me and my grandparents (who raised me). It was less of an authoritarian dynamic and more of a groupthink sort of situation. As a result of moments like that, they taught me patience, reasoning, and respect.</quote> my point exactly.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
knuxnole 07/24/18 2:38:17 PM #64:	Lol this is the truth Scroll up and see my diet. That is 100% legit I had beefaroni for breakfast For lunch Im having chicken nuggets and fries Ive had soda for breakfast and now drinking an energy drink for lunch --- 3DS FC: 4554-0309-4782 <cite>knuxnole posted [p:905645519] in Parents wh... [t:76834716]...</cite> <quote>Lol this is the truth Scroll up and see my diet. That is 100% legit I had beefaroni for breakfast For lunch Im having chicken nuggets and fries Ive had soda for breakfast and now drinking an energy drink for lunch</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
A_Good_Boy 07/24/18 2:39:24 PM #65:	knuxnole posted... Lol this is the truth Scroll up and see my diet. That is 100% legit I had beefaroni for breakfast For lunch Im having chicken nuggets and fries Ive had soda for breakfast and now drinking an energy drink for lunch How much do you weigh? --- Who is? I am! <cite>A_Good_Boy posted [p:905645581] in Parents wh... [t:76834716]...</cite> <quote><cite>knuxnole posted...</cite> <quote>Lol this is the truth Scroll up and see my diet. That is 100% legit I had beefaroni for breakfast For lunch Im having chicken nuggets and fries Ive had soda for breakfast and now drinking an energy drink for lunch</quote> How much do you weigh?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Awesome 07/24/18 2:40:13 PM #66:	processed and junk food are lab created to be addicted, so when you have people acting like zombies for certain foods means their brains and gut bacteria are craving it. --- https://imgur.com/gWCYPlD https://imgur.com/J9kjYjA https://imgur.com/Ls3OgWR <cite>Awesome posted [p:905645625] in Parents wh... [t:76834716]...</cite> <quote>processed and junk food are lab created to be addicted, so when you have people acting like zombies for certain foods means their brains and gut bacteria are craving it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Awesome 07/24/18 2:43:35 PM #67:	Lunar_Savage posted... I was a picky eater growing up, but it had more to do with texture and flavor. I found pork and beef to be absolutely disgusting alongside fruits. Drove my parents crazy because those were the meats they loved. But every time I tried to eat them, I threw up due to either flavor or texture. Mom hated it, but after throwing up for the fifth time, dad stepped in and forced a switch to chicken or fish for me. It worked out better. But I never ate what the rest of the family ate. (Note: the throwing up wasn't forced, so no sticking fingers down throat or anything like that. My gag reflex just naturally kicked in. I still won't eat pork or beef to this day because of that.) that has to do with your body rejecting the food its because its not good for you specifically. food requirements and preferred foods for normal non processed food are genetic. --- https://imgur.com/gWCYPlD https://imgur.com/J9kjYjA https://imgur.com/Ls3OgWR <cite>Awesome posted [p:905645837] in Parents wh... [t:76834716]...</cite> <quote><cite>Lunar_Savage posted...</cite> <quote>I was a picky eater growing up, but it had more to do with texture and flavor. I found pork and beef to be absolutely disgusting alongside fruits. Drove my parents crazy because those were the meats they loved. But every time I tried to eat them, I threw up due to either flavor or texture. Mom hated it, but after throwing up for the fifth time, dad stepped in and forced a switch to chicken or fish for me. It worked out better. But I never ate what the rest of the family ate. (Note: the throwing up wasn't forced, so no sticking fingers down throat or anything like that. My gag reflex just naturally kicked in. I still won't eat pork or beef to this day because of that.)</quote> that has to do with your body rejecting the food its because its not good for you specifically. food requirements and preferred foods for normal non processed food are genetic.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
smoke_break 07/24/18 2:47:28 PM #68:	Questionmarktarius posted... Nothing. Keep none of the "preferred" foodstuffs in the house, and the kid will eventually eat what's offered. You would think, huh? Not going to further waste my time trying to convince people that things aren't this black and white though, and I guess if you don't have any personal experience dealing with kids with developmental issues then you wouldn't really know. --- https://imgur.com/WTmIPt8 <cite>smoke_break posted [p:905646063] in Parents wh... [t:76834716]...</cite> <quote><cite>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote>Nothing. Keep none of the "preferred" foodstuffs in the house, and the kid will eventually eat what's offered.</quote> You would think, huh? Not going to further waste my time trying to convince people that things aren't this black and white though, and I guess if you don't have any personal experience dealing with kids with developmental issues then you wouldn't really know.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 07/24/18 2:54:09 PM #69:	smoke_break posted... Questionmarktarius posted... Nothing. Keep none of the "preferred" foodstuffs in the house, and the kid will eventually eat what's offered. You would think, huh? Not going to further waste my time trying to convince people that things aren't this black and white though, and I guess if you don't have any personal experience dealing with kids with developmental issues then you wouldn't really know. "Eventually" isn't really defined. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:905646417] in Parents wh... [t:76834716]...</cite> <quote><cite>smoke_break posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote>Nothing. Keep none of the "preferred" foodstuffs in the house, and the kid will eventually eat what's offered.</quote> You would think, huh? Not going to further waste my time trying to convince people that things aren't this black and white though, and I guess if you don't have any personal experience dealing with kids with developmental issues then you wouldn't really know.</quote> "Eventually" isn't really defined.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
knuxnole 07/24/18 3:06:11 PM #70:	A_Good_Boy posted... knuxnole posted... Lol this is the truth Scroll up and see my diet. That is 100% legit I had beefaroni for breakfast For lunch Im having chicken nuggets and fries Ive had soda for breakfast and now drinking an energy drink for lunch How much do you weigh? Idk, I dont own a scale. Im thin though, like probably 102lbs --- 3DS FC: 4554-0309-4782 <cite>knuxnole posted [p:905647166] in Parents wh... [t:76834716]...</cite> <quote><cite>A_Good_Boy posted...</cite> <quote><cite>knuxnole posted...</cite> <quote>Lol this is the truth Scroll up and see my diet. That is 100% legit I had beefaroni for breakfast For lunch Im having chicken nuggets and fries Ive had soda for breakfast and now drinking an energy drink for lunch</quote> How much do you weigh?</quote> Idk, I dont own a scale. Im thin though, like probably 102lbs</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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