Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Worst Ice Skater Ever?

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Have you ever seen an ice skater that was so bad,
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that he just kept falling,
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and everyone started laughing at him?
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We all secretly do it sometimes. But it's okay because we all know what it's like to embarrassingly fall on ice!
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While watching ice skaters one day, Matty and I thought of a fun idea to trick people into thinking an ice skater was so terribly bad,
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that he couldn't even get off the ice when the zamboni came out.
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When people began laughing at him,
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he started to get better and better,
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and completely shocked everyone,
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when they saw him transform from an amateur to a professional!
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We ended up turning our idea into an Improv Everywhere prank. He sort of reminds me of the male version of Susan Boyle ;)
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91 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    You are AMAZING! your children are going to be so lucky to have the two of you as parents :)

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  2. choose to be happy blog February 1, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    your blog is so adorable! love it!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    That is SO funny! The ideas you come up with... You amaze us all!

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  4. EmmaFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Did people understand near the start that he was performing? Or were a crowd of people just laughing while watching a guy stranded and struggling?

    I like the concept of him getting better and better, but that aspect of this troubles me.

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  5. Melanie's RandomnessFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    That's really pretty Awesome!!!

    Melanie's Randomness

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  6. DodoFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Really brilliantly done!

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  7. Anna GrostinaFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    thats so nice.! I love the idea!

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  8. Griffin and GretchenFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    that is awesome! he gives hope to all of us horrible ice skaters out there ;) haha

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  9. ElaineFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    That's so awesome!!!! ..because that's totally how I feel on ice...except I still suck.

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  10. Stacey ReneeFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I love everyone's reactions!

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  11. wwFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    first i thought, hey katie, you're so mean, wht about me, who never put my feet on the skate even once? and when i read it till the end..that was just awesome!!

    nice job, katie :D

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  12. suzy qFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    awesome! thank you:)))

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  13. ShareenaFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    awesome!! I've always like your ideas! it does gives hope for me to be better on ice skating... I am the worse of all, I couldn't even move and I can feel I can't balance at all until my bf have to carry me! *embarassing* end of the day, it was supposed to be a fun day turns horrible for me :(

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  14. Bette on ToastFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    You're so creative!

    By the way, you've probably done these things a hundred times before, but thought you'd like to know anyway that I chose your blog for a blog award. :o)

    http://betteontoast.blogspot.com/2011/01/this-post-is-just-way-too-long.html#comments

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  15. Fiona ClarkFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    This put a huge goofy smile on my face LOL

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  16. Dori the GiantFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Heyy that's actually pretty impressive. :)

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  17. HenriettewybrandtFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Hehehehe lovely<3
    xxxx H.F.W.

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  18. Kiera MagnettiFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    So cute =] This made me smile!Thank you!

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  19. Ashley JFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    What a brilliant idea!!! I love it:)

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  20. Sam | ashoreFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Katie, what a creative idea for a project.

    It makes my heart hurt to watch that guy struggle out there and no one helps him, though!

    But then he gets to have the moment that everyone who's ever been laughed at dreams about! "Look at me now!"

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Aw, I felt so sorry for him at the beginning. Great job to all who worked on this. You are all so talented!

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  22. KristyFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I love it. Thank you for sharing it.

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  23. {schlawittchen}February 1, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    So, so cool!

    Love your Improvs!!!

    ♥

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  24. KelleyFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    That was beautiful, great idea!

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Haha! It is wery funny! Nice improv!

    You are sure the nr. 1# of most funny and creative people in the world! :)
    ♥ U're amazing! ♥

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  26. Astrid/CopenhagenMuffinFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    oh, I think I am in love with you, and your boy friend and your blog - for sure!
    You make my heart smile SO much!!

    Thank you <3

    Astrid!

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  27. Indie Mom and the Reluctant BankerFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    I'm normally that skater. The bad one, minus the part where you get better.

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    FANTASTIC! I think that this has been my favorite Improv skit that I have seen.

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I tried ice-skating once and failed epically. I took 4 other skaters down with me. haha.
    Nice one though. :)

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  30. LeenaFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    So awsome!

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  31. Karen WallaceFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Great idea. Hugs Karen

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  32. SHFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    This was so beautiful. Things arn't always what you think! As you wrote; male susan!


    By the way. Your blog is wonderful! I love your work and would love some camera tips and tricks! If you want to share ;)

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  33. AriekaFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Still don't get you Americans for just circling around the ice skating ring... Isn't that boring? O.o

    But I loved the idea very much~

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  34. Nathalie (Bluna), Muse February 1, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I saw very (too) early, that This man CAN do iceskating! But still, I love the idea! Beautiful.

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  35. AmandaFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    This is a fun concept.

    But I can't get over the fact that people were just laughing, and watching him stuggle. It's so sad.

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  36. JanaFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I just discovered your blog (hi!) and I just have to say thank you for making my snow day fun! My husband and I just spent an hour on Improv Everywhere watching the videos and loving it. We are super entertained!

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  37. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    this is so great katie! once again you put a smile on my face! tnx!

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Poor guy hope he still isn't hurting!


    XOXO,

    http://outfitidentifier.com/

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  39. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    that was awesome!
    specially because we can see that people are too mean when others are not as them!
    everybody has their difficulties! but people still keep on mocking others!

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  40. JennerFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    This is just magical... I love your blog!!

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  41. SoulPonyFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    i swear katie, i know that's not real but it still made me tear up. who doesn't love an underdog even if it's just pretend.

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  42. ShareenaFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I think you have a cute blog. I recently won award for Stylish Blogger Award and I am passing it to you! Congratulations!
    Check the details at : http://shareenadean.blogspot.com

    Happy Blogging!!

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  43. Dee PaulinoFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    I love it

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  44. ArianeFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Awesome. This whole thing made my day even better (and it started great!)

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  45. MarteFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    That's just AWESOME, and even more than that! I love the idea! :D And that you did! I love you guys! Hehe..

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  46. RachaelFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Very cool :)

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  47. The Elephant's TrunkFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    This is a sweet way to show people that they shouldn't judge a book by it's cover without actually pointing out how often we really do it.

    Also I think this could be a great portrayal of resilience. We all look clumsy and awkward when we first put on skates. But this man obviously had the determination to skate through everyone's laughter, now he is showing us all a little about ourselves with his art. A lot like you do everyday Katie.

    Thank you for posting.

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  48. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    maravilhosa!!

    beijos...

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  49. natalieFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    This is so amazingly sweet! But anyway, people shouldn't make fun of bad skaters! We all try! :D

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  50. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    This is great. Love the comparision to Susan Boyle, with the people who were laughing at him clapping at the end. I look forward to seeing more videos like this. Siobhan @ The Miss Adventure Journals

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  51. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    it would be more convincing if he wore the blue skates :)

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  52. JessFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Such a clever idea!!
    Jess : )

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  53. GaliFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Such a lovely idea!

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  54. Maria NachawiFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    I love the idea, very creative

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  55. kaseyFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    This made me so happy. I think people need to be surprised sometimes. :)

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  56. EliseFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Excellent! LOve love this, haha! :)

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  57. JennywennyFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I love you guys and how much joy you bring to the world, the look on those peoples faces is priceless. When I think of all those people who, whatever they had going on in their lives, walked away with a big smile, I cant help but think you guys are doing a wonderful thing!
    xxx

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  58. colormekatieFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Thanks so much everyone!!

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  59. BekahFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    This video was on the AOL.com homepage today :]

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  60. RachelFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Oh wow, that was inspiring! If only we could all really turn our embarrassments into something beautiful like that. Oh, wait, we can! Thanks for the lovely reminder :)

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  61. Cherie FayeFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    BEST. IDEA. EVER.

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  62. ALIZEY MIRZAFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    i absolutely adore your blog! your posts are lovely!
    please follow my blog back.

    alizey♥

    http://officialalizey.blogspot.com

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  63. elenaFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    i'd like to say it again and again and agaaaain and AGAIN!
    your blog is AMAZING! :D
    http://le-destin-d-elena.blogspot.com/

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  64. colormekatieFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    haha thank you!

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  65. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    ha ha ilove it!!!

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  66. YannieFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Your blog is full of life and happiness.

    I LOVE your ideas....

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  67. Are we there yet?February 4, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Everyday your blog makes me smile! I love that you live life in color!!

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  68. Tanya (a Taste of T)February 4, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    this is awesome!!!!


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  69. nicoleFebruary 5, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    awesome! haha your blog makes me want to move to new york :)

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  70. AbbieFebruary 5, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    This is brilliant! And has put a smile on my face! :D

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  71. KellyFebruary 6, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Awesome idea! A great reminder for everyone to give people credit/benefit of the doubt : )

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  72. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I love that he is wearing the Canadian Olympic Red Mittens!

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  73. ErinFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Katie - I love this!
    I'm a fan of yours living in Vancouver - we totally love that the skater was wearing the mittens. My little girl and I went to an Olympic figure skating event, and have fond memories of how the olympics took over our city last year. Thanks for making us smile! :)

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  74. Dylana SuarezFebruary 7, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    These are such lovely pictures!

    xoxo,

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  75. EuforillaFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    So cute! I teared up a little...

    It's such a great idea, and beautiful video... though the thought of noone helping him out hurts me...

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  76. Silent EyesFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    You are amazing
    http://wallpapersglobe.blogspot.com/

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  77. CharlieFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Very very nice blog

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  78. UnknownFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Such a genius idea! I love it!

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  79. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Great piece of art Katie!
    Amazing!

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  80. MoanFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Wow, I was feeling really low reading the first few sentences and photos, wondering how you could be like thsi . . .

    I love this "joke". Never have I ever known such an optimistic, creative creature!!!
    You could bring out the happiness in anyone!

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  81. CathFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Awww. It made me kind of sad that nobody offered to go and help him. . .even the skating guards (did they know?)?

    By the way, yay for the Canada mitts!

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  82. MimoFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    this is probably one of the best things i've ever seen!

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  83. hlimbrickFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Is it ok that your improv everywhere videos always seem to give me a lump in my throat?? :)

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  84. ℌ♤ {IZZIE} ♤ ⅄ ♛February 14, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Love your blog! Awesome idea. Hope one day i can really turn from a bad ice skater into a professional!

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  85. Nila's BlogFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    love it!!!

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  86. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Very nice video, if only life was like that every day!

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  87. Jessica February 20, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    GAH! If I was there, and everyone was laughing at him, I would have gone out there right away to help him, and lead him in! This was a huge metaphor for me- when you let people figure it out themselves, they become empowered and the miracle occurs-
    thank you for posting this- it brought tears to my eyes and helped motivate and inspire me!
    love and hugs to you

    ps- I LOVED his Vancouver 2010 gloves, thats my home town, and it pulled on my heart strings even more that he wore those!

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  88. Relyn LawsonFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    LOVE this! I really love that you not only have great ideas, but you act on them. That's the key, isn't it?

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  89. Nozzy911February 22, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    I LOVE your blog!!!

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  90. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    i love this! one of my favorites from improv everywhere!! great idea & beautifully done

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  91. khairie rahmanJune 2, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    that was pure genius!

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