It takes them a long time to swallow their pride.
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Unfortunately, no pun in ten did.
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In their Sleevies!
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One; after reflecting in the twilight on the merit of the previous bulb.
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Big holes all over Australia!
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Humpty Trumpty wants Mexico to pay for it all.
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The barman says "I'll serve you, but don't start anything"
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