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Aug 2022
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Let 'Er Rip: The Adventures of Bum Farto

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Being named Bum Farto is ridiculous. Selling drugs is a crime. Being named Bum Farto and selling drugs in front of a fire station? Now THAT'S a ridiculous crime.

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