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Cobra Kai - The Karate Kid - Youtube TV Original (**Spoilers**)

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,676 ✭✭✭✭silverharp


    Mc Love wrote: »
    Can it be please be wiped from every catalogue on the planet? Worst re-make ever, bar the ghostbusters one!

    booo! :D ghostbusters was ruined by pc nonsense , this is kind of refreshing, there is one scene where they seem to be making fun of the lefty teachers with their gender suggestions for fancy dress. also the characters arent lack and white.

    A belief in gender identity involves a level of faith as there is nothing tangible to prove its existence which, as something divorced from the physical body, is similar to the idea of a soul. - Colette Colfer



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    silverharp wrote: »
    booo! :D ghostbusters was ruined by pc nonsense , this is kind of refreshing, there is one scene where they seem to be making fun of the lefty teachers with their gender suggestions for fancy dress. also the characters arent lack and white.

    I was talking about the jaden smith ****e


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Episode 5 - got me right in the feels!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,676 ✭✭✭✭silverharp


    it took me awhile to click that the wife is Missy from big bang

    A belief in gender identity involves a level of faith as there is nothing tangible to prove its existence which, as something divorced from the physical body, is similar to the idea of a soul. - Colette Colfer



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,887 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


    Ye Sheldon's hot sister. :)


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Ye Sheldon's hot sister. :)

    Who became Daniel sans hot wife. In fairness she seems to have taken over as the voice of reason in Daniels life since Miyagi died


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    Speak of the anti pc nonsense there is one great scene in the season finale
    Some Trudeau wannabe who is defending champion gives an irrelevant speech about Loving one another and other virtue signalling bullshít and Johnny tells Miguel to kick him in the face with first chance. Also, almost everyone in the audience is absolutely cringeing at his speech

    :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,391 ✭✭✭PhiloCypher


    silverharp wrote: »
    Mc Love wrote: »
    Can it be please be wiped from every catalogue on the planet? Worst re-make ever, bar the ghostbusters one!

    booo! :D ghostbusters was ruined by pc nonsense , this is kind of refreshing, there is one scene where they seem to be making fun of the lefty teachers with their gender suggestions for fancy dress. also the characters arent lack and white.

    Nah, it was just ****e. Would have been just as ****e if it was a similar gender/ethnic make up as the first one. The Original was a classic that didn't need rebooting or remaking, trotting out the it's crap because it's too PC suggests you're a little too easily triggered.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,555 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    silverharp wrote: »
    booo! :Dghostbusters was ruined by pc nonsense , this is kind of refreshing, there is one scene where they seem to be making fun of the lefty teachers with their gender suggestions for fancy dress. also the characters arent lack and white.
    No it was just utter ****e.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,676 ✭✭✭✭silverharp


    Nah, it was just ****e. Would have been just as ****e if it was a similar gender/ethnic make up as the first one. The Original was a classic that didn't need rebooting or remaking, trotting out the it's crap because it's too PC suggests you're a little too easily triggered.

    its not about being triggered, but I would argue that if you put sjw "teaching moments" into tv shows , it either means the makers have run out of good ideas or it takes away from the story lines and characters.

    A belief in gender identity involves a level of faith as there is nothing tangible to prove its existence which, as something divorced from the physical body, is similar to the idea of a soul. - Colette Colfer



  • Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    Only watched the first two episodes so far but it's great, works very well and hits the perfect blend between cheesy and intriguing. Two dudes are look well also!


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,391 ✭✭✭PhiloCypher


    silverharp wrote: »
    Nah, it was just ****e. Would have been just as ****e if it was a similar gender/ethnic make up as the first one. The Original was a classic that didn't need rebooting or remaking, trotting out the it's crap because it's too PC suggests you're a little too easily triggered.

    its not about being triggered, but I would argue that if you put sjw "teaching moments" into tv shows , it either means the makers have run out of good ideas or it takes away from the story lines and characters.

    There's been "teaching moments" in sit coms and tv shows in general decades before the alt-right made it a button topic for insecure white males. The only difference is that instead of Billy learning the valuable lesson that pride cometh before the fall, he's learning that his best friend Chad is gay and you know what, that's OK. Nothing has changed, except that the issues covered in these "teaching moments" like female empowerment and LBGT issues strike at the very heart of white male masculinity.

    Anyway we should leave at that as we're both off topic .

    Looking forward to powering through these today .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭boredatwork82


    Watched the full season yesterday. Really good show. The way the characters are developed is brilliant. Best TV show since sons of anarchy.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 965 ✭✭✭verycool


    Watched this in two batches and loved every second.

    This might be me reading in to it, but when you wipe away the nostalgia the montages and the cheese it's a very heart warming tale about passed-on-hate / bullying.

    There are so many bittersweet moments...

    Spoilers!
    When Miguel / "Ria" becomes just like Johnny near the end. A hateful psycho who now has sunk too deep in to the brainwashing... and that now Johnny realises this is just history repeating and feels remorseful. Even Eli getting some confidence and changing from shy / recluse to an absolute nutter!


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,704 ✭✭✭Nermal


    Nothing has changed, except that the issues covered in these "teaching moments" like female empowerment and LBGT issues strike at the very heart of white male masculinity.

    It's not the show for you bro. You'd prefer Genderquake.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,391 ✭✭✭PhiloCypher


    Nermal wrote: »
    Nothing has changed, except that the issues covered in these "teaching moments" like female empowerment and LBGT issues strike at the very heart of white male masculinity.

    It's not the show for you bro. You'd prefer Genderquake.

    Sic burn bro. Nah I'm loving this so far mate. I judge a show on how entertaining it is, not it's politics. Cobra Kai is first of all entertaining. I loved the nod to Karate kid with Johnny pulling a Miyagi and making his student do all the chores " is there any particular way you want me to shine this" (window), "nah". What it also is tho, shock horror, is an 'issues' show . That 'issue' just happens to be about wounded male pride, about peaking in high school, feeling like the world has left you behind and that it owes you something. (Johnny is basically an avatar for Trump voters).

    Anyone else feel like the episodes are longer then they actually are. Most half hour shows are comedy's or dramady's, and feel short. If you'd told me these were the network standard 41-45 mins I wouldn't bat an eyelid. They've paced them beautifully.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer



    Anyone else feel like the episodes are longer then they actually are. Most half hour shows are comedy's or dramady's, and feel short. If you'd told me these were the network standard 41-45 mins I wouldn't bat an eyelid. They've paced them beautifully.

    I was just thinking this exact same thing when I was watching the 2nd last episode last night....I was asking myself if the last two were extended or something, it really felt like a 45 minute episode.

    Finished it anyway, really super stuff. Would love to see a 2nd season.


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    Sic burn bro. Nah I'm loving this so far mate. I judge a show on how entertaining it is, not it's politics. Cobra Kai is first of all entertaining. I loved the nod to Karate kid with Johnny pulling a Miyagi and making his student do all the chores " is there any particular way you want me to shine this" (window), "nah". What it also is tho, shock horror, is an 'issues' show . That 'issue' just happens to be about wounded male pride, about peaking in high school, feeling like the world has left you behind and that it owes you something. (Johnny is basically an avatar for Trump voters).

    Anyone else feel like the episodes are longer then they actually are. Most half hour shows are comedy's or dramady's, and feel short. If you'd told me these were the network standard 41-45 mins I wouldn't bat an eyelid. They've paced them beautifully.

    Trump has not been mentioned once the whole series so i dont know how Johnny is an avatar for Trump voters? :confused:
    The only hint at politics was that idiot grabbing the mic off the MC in the tenth episode, who took over and insisted the crowd join him in a minutes silence while lecturing the crowd with meaningless platitudes about 'hate crime'

    Actually what i admire about this show is the complete role reversal of characters and doesnt bend the knee to the senseless PC bulls*it of our current times.

    Miguel was essentially 2018 Daniel while Kyler (A Japanese American) was effectively 2018 Johnny.

    Johnny's issues stemmed from his defection of the Cobra Kai due to being nearly strangled by his psycho sensei at the beginning of the 2nd movie. The same sensei who was the only role model in his life because his step dad is an utter bellend. The central theme of the series explores the importance of the people around you and how they can shape your world for the better or good. Johnny drew the shortest of straws in this regard. Yes, his mother married a wealthy business man but he was no good for her son and was a complete asshole, so the only safe haven he had was the Cobra Kai dojo who preyed on his insecurities and indoctrinated within him and others, a huge sense of aggression against the world.

    A whole episode dedicated to young 1979 Johnny in season 2 would be fantastic, if anything for the nostalgia trip. They are drip feeding the characters background bit by bit so i imagine we'll see more as we go along. Brilliant character. Carrying the series to an extent i feel. Without him, there is no story.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Looks like a couple of returning faces for s2. For those who havent seen the end of one beware the spoiler on the video


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,391 ✭✭✭PhiloCypher


    Sic burn bro. Nah I'm loving this so far mate. I judge a show on how entertaining it is, not it's politics. Cobra Kai is first of all entertaining. I loved the nod to Karate kid with Johnny pulling a Miyagi and making his student do all the chores " is there any particular way you want me to shine this" (window), "nah". What it also is tho, shock horror, is an 'issues' show . That 'issue' just happens to be about wounded male pride, about peaking in high school, feeling like the world has left you behind and that it owes you something. (Johnny is basically an avatar for Trump voters).

    Anyone else feel like the episodes are longer then they actually are. Most half hour shows are comedy's or dramady's, and feel short. If you'd told me these were the network standard 41-45 mins I wouldn't bat an eyelid. They've paced them beautifully.

    Trump has not been mentioned once the whole series so i dont know how Johnny is an avatar for Trump voters? :confused:
    The only hint at politics was that idiot grabbing the mic off the MC in the tenth episode, who took over and insisted the crowd join him in a minutes silence while lecturing the crowd with meaningless platitudes about 'hate crime'

    Actually what i admire about this show is the complete role reversal of characters and doesnt bend the knee to the senseless PC bulls*it of our current times.

    Miguel was essentially 2018 Daniel while Kyler (A Japanese American) was effectively 2018 Johnny.

    Johnny's issues stemmed from his defection of the Cobra Kai due to being nearly strangled by his psycho sensei at the beginning of the 2nd movie. The same sensei who was the only role model in his life because his step dad is an utter bellend. The central theme of the series explores the importance of the people around you and how they can shape your world for the better or good. Johnny drew the shortest of straws in this regard. Yes, his mother married a wealthy business man but he was no good for her son and was a complete asshole, so the only safe haven he had was the Cobra Kai dojo who preyed on his insecurities and indoctrinated within him and others, a huge sense of aggression against the world.

    A whole episode dedicated to young 1979 Johnny in season 2 would be fantastic, if anything for the nostalgia trip. They are drip feeding the characters background bit by bit so i imagine we'll see more as we go along. Brilliant character. Carrying the series to an extent i feel. Without him, there is no story.

    Never said Trump or politics had been explicitly mentioned mate, but its all there in the subtext, I'm surprised given your talk of themes and such that you didnt pick up on it .

    Whatever the genesis of Johnny's issues, and you've described them quite accurately, the fact is he fits the mould of your typical Trump supporter. Old school, politically incorrect , feels forgotten by society and angry at the world.

    It's a great character study and a story that needs telling , but don't kid yourself that this isn't an 'issue' show just because it has an politically incorrect protagonist. Its just shining a light on a different sector of society and trying to explore why Johnny is the way he is. How he was moulded by his environment.

    Everything else you've written is spot on. Looking foward to the character being explored more in a second season.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,839 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Is it possible to watch the whole series yet in Ireland?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,555 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    Is it possible to watch the whole series yet in Ireland?

    Yes ,there are ways that can't be mentioned here.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,676 ✭✭✭✭silverharp


    Never said Trump or politics had been explicitly mentioned mate, but its all there in the subtext, I'm surprised given your talk of themes and such that you didnt pick up on it .

    Whatever the genesis of Johnny's issues, and you've described them quite accurately, the fact is he fits the mould of your typical Trump supporter. Old school, politically incorrect , feels forgotten by society and angry at the world.

    It's a great character study and a story that needs telling , but don't kid yourself that this isn't an 'issue' show just because it has an politically incorrect protagonist. Its just shining a light on a different sector of society and trying to explore why Johnny is the way he is. How he was moulded by his environment.

    Everything else you've written is spot on. Looking foward to the character being explored more in a second season.

    unless "subtext" means its in your head , I don't see it :p . If you want a cultural commentary its about 2 kids who didn't have a father figure, one comes under the influence of a wise old Japanese man and the other someone who was an asshole. Episode 7 or 8 draws out this part of their background, it's also an issue with some of the kids this time round too.

    A belief in gender identity involves a level of faith as there is nothing tangible to prove its existence which, as something divorced from the physical body, is similar to the idea of a soul. - Colette Colfer



  • Registered Users Posts: 2,391 ✭✭✭PhiloCypher


    silverharp wrote: »
    Never said Trump or politics had been explicitly mentioned mate, but its all there in the subtext, I'm surprised given your talk of themes and such that you didnt pick up on it .

    Whatever the genesis of Johnny's issues, and you've described them quite accurately, the fact is he fits the mould of your typical Trump supporter. Old school, politically incorrect , feels forgotten by society and angry at the world.

    It's a great character study and a story that needs telling , but don't kid yourself that this isn't an 'issue' show just because it has an politically incorrect protagonist. Its just shining a light on a different sector of society and trying to explore why Johnny is the way he is. How he was moulded by his environment.

    Everything else you've written is spot on. Looking foward to the character being explored more in a second season.

    unless "subtext" means its in your head , I don't see it :p. If you want a cultural commentary its about 2 kids who didn't have a father figure, one comes under the influence of a wise old Japanese man and the other someone who was an asshole. Episode 7 or 8 draws out this part of their background, it's also an issue with some of the kids this time round too.

    Haha maybe it is , but then maybe some of the perceived PC'ness you see hiding in every shadow is also in your head too. I think we all see (or don't see) what we want to, based on our own particular biases ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,535 ✭✭✭✭Mr E




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,887 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


    Delighted!


    Well done to all involved with the show.


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    Mr E wrote: »
    Delighted!


    Well done to all involved with the show.

    I do hope it doesnt begin to jump the shark. Hopefully they will stick with Johnny's redemption at the centre and not go off on convoluted tangents.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,887 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


    I hope they can get Elisabeth Shue and Hilary Swank to at least guest for one episode.


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    I hope they can get Elisabeth Shue and Hilary Swank to at least guest for one episode.


    Yes, i think ES will appear at some stage as she is central to Johnny (and Daniel's) story. She is basically the reason the whole rivalry grew to begin with.

    While not linked with Daniel directly, Hilary Swanks character and Daniel are linked by what Miyagi done for their lives so that could be workable. Swank is an excellent actress too.

    And Terry Silver (from part 3) needs to come back....what a villain. Here's a fact for you, The actor who played Silver is actually younger then Ralph Macchio.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,268 ✭✭✭✭Sleepy


    Watched episode 1 last night. I'm pretty sure the entire season will be binged over the weekend!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,453 ✭✭✭Asus X540L


    This was so good it was unbelievable

    Best thing I've seen in ages


  • Registered Users Posts: 778 ✭✭✭princemuzzy


    well for something that should have been absolute horse **** it was amazing .... the perfect antidote for the feel good pc ****e that most new tv shows end up been ..... the way Johnny speaks to the kids was class teachers should be more like him


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    well for something that should have been absolute horse **** it was amazing .... the perfect antidote for the feel good pc ****e that most new tv shows end up been ..... the way Johnny speaks to the kids was class teachers should be more like him

    Can't for the life of me figure out how Billy Zabka went off the radar. He's excellent. He seemed to focus more on the production side of things in later years though so perhaps it was his choice.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,453 ✭✭✭Asus X540L


    Can't for the life of me figure out how Billy Zabka went off the radar. He's excellent. He seemed to focus more on the production side of things in later years though so perhaps it was his choice.


    lol it was great having him back and he was good overall but his limitations were painfully obvious.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,306 ✭✭✭✭Drumpot


    Loved it.

    One of my children wanted to practice karate after we watched the last episode.

    Loved the parody of the modern PC stuff we have to endure in some shows.

    Really enjoyable show... I love when Johnny says “Quiet” to shut people up quickly. Even his landlord!!! Am I the only one who really enjoyed that continuing quirk ?


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,391 ✭✭✭PhiloCypher


    Drumpot wrote: »
    Loved it.

    One of my children wanted to practice karate after we watched the last episode.

    Loved the parody of the modern PC stuff we have to endure in some shows.

    Really enjoyable show... I love when Johnny says “Quiet” to shut people up quickly. Even his landlord!!! Am I the only one who really enjoyed that continuing quirk ?

    What I find funny is tho the actor looks 30 years older he sounds exactly how he did in the first movie when he shouts like that. Its that same slightly higher pitch then you expect given his speaking voice.


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    Asus X540L wrote: »
    lol it was great having him back and he was good overall but his limitations were painfully obvious.

    There was parts there for him all the same. A bit typecast and appeared in a few spoof 80s films but he's done a great job with Johnny. He's brought him to life

    He's a full black belt too don't forget. You don't need to be a good actor for most parts


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,839 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Ok saw ep 1 & 2. Can somebody please pm me how to view the rest


  • Registered Users Posts: 7,056 ✭✭✭darced


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,758 ✭✭✭Pelvis


    Really enjoyed this!!

    Ralph really needs to get a few Karate lessons in his spare time though, jesus!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,839 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    Ok saw ep 1 & 2. Can somebody please pm me how to view the rest

    Anyone?


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    Pelvis wrote: »
    Really enjoyed this!!

    Ralph really needs to get a few Karate lessons in his spare time though, jesus!

    Billy Zabka on the other hand was apparently an absolute natural from the get go. Some of the kicks he done in the first movie were top notch and he wasnt even doing karate that long at the time


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,555 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    Billy Zabka on the other hand was apparently an absolute natural from the get go. Some of the kicks he done in the first movie were top notch and he wasnt even doing karate that long at the time

    I could be wrong but I thought he had no Karate experience before he got the part?
    As far as I know he has since became a black belt.


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    yabadabado wrote: »
    I could be wrong but I thought he had no Karate experience before he got the part?
    As far as I know he has since became a black belt.

    No your right. He only took it up specifically for the role but seemingly fell in love with it. Interesting fact, the referee from the first movie was actually the main choreographer on the first movie


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,453 ✭✭✭Asus X540L


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    Ok saw ep 1 & 2. Can somebody please pm me how to view the rest

    Anyone?


    Google is your friend m8
    Don't ask here the mods don't like that sort of thing


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,951 ✭✭✭✭2smiggy


    put on the first episode late last night, and ended up watching 5 of them , great show !! I absolutely loved the original Karate Kid. Will no doubt finish off the last 5 this evening. Delighted it's renewed for a second season !!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,887 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


    Looks like it has become a major hit.

    ‘Cobra Kai’: YouTube Red’s ‘Karate Kid’ Sequel Outperforms Netflix, Hulu Shows
    “Cobra Kai,” a TV offshoot of the “Karate Kid” film franchise, has outperformed all of its streaming competition, according to data provided to Variety by Parrot Analytics for the week of May 6-12, including Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why” and “Arrested Development,” as well as Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale.”

    It marks the first time Parrot’s global data has seen a YouTube Red show top the competition, and the highest performing show ever to emerge from the two-year-old streaming service, which hasn’t yet gotten the same buzz for its content that its subscriber VOD rivals have achieved.

    At its peak on May 7, “Cobra Kai” attracted greater than 54% more demand than “13 Reasons Why”; more than twice the demand for “The Handmaid’s Tale”; and 121% more demand than another Netflix original series, “Lost in Space.”

    http://variety.com/2018/digital/news/cobra-kai-youtube-red-karate-kid-1202810780/


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 870 ✭✭✭Kuva


    Looks like it has become a major hit.

    ‘Cobra Kai’: YouTube Red’s ‘Karate Kid’ Sequel Outperforms Netflix, Hulu Shows



    http://variety.com/2018/digital/news/cobra-kai-youtube-red-karate-kid-1202810780/

    13 reasons - only teens, early 20s girls show really.

    Handmaid's - dunno who'd watch it...same as above.

    Space - small audience cuz it has space in title.

    They're comparing it to the other channels lesser shows, no?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,887 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


    Kuva wrote: »
    13 reasons - only teens, early 20s girls show really.

    Handmaid's - dunno who'd watch it...same as above.

    Space - small audience cuz it has space in title.

    They're comparing it to the other channels lesser shows, no?


    Ok if you say so.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,758 ✭✭✭Pelvis


    Kuva wrote: »
    13 reasons - only teens, early 20s girls show really.

    Handmaid's - dunno who'd watch it...same as above.

    Space - small audience cuz it has space in title.

    They're comparing it to the other channels lesser shows, no?

    Huh??

    Well for one, Handmaid's Tale is one of the biggest hits of the last year, and is certainly not aimed at teens or is a "girl's show".


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