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Sep 2021
50m 11s

Pet Peeves, Vol. 6: Be The Bowhead

The Motley Fool
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It's not that we're negative nellies around here. I mean, we're optimists, right? But still, every once in a while, even Fools need to air a few grievances. So get ready to shake your fist at the heavens – it's time for some pet peeves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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