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Oct 28
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Gen Alpha Thinks You're Cringe

Lexicon Valley
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Our parents were cringe-inducing but we're just cringe. Twitter: @lexiconvalleyFacebook: facebook.com/LexiconValleyWebsite: booksmartstudios.com/LexiconValley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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