I am a Bull’s fan and did not like him in the 90s. I thought he was aggressive and talked a lot of shit. I remember him being one of the “bad boys” of basketball. I was also a kid and did not understand that it was part of the game and not to be taken personally. I now realize he was damn good at his shit talking and have found him to be so much more likable since then.
542
gabber2694Mar 30, 2026
+267
Yeah, Charles has a PhD in shit talking, lol
He’s even better than Dramond!
267
Pink-heels-158Mar 30, 2026
+93
Even Charles admitted Bird was the king of trash talk.
93
teslazappMar 30, 2026
+45
I remember watching quite a few videos about Bird trash talking and everyone saying he was the best at it.
45
david13zMar 30, 2026
+36
He was the king of trash talking because he could back it up
36
loaferbroMar 31, 2026
+7
Multiple videos of interviews confirm this. He would tell a guy not just that he was about to score, but exactly how he would do it.
And then he would do it.
7
Pale-Acanthaceae-736Mar 31, 2026
+19
Yep watched the Hick from French Lick since the '79 NCAA championship against Magic and Michigan State. His basketball IQ was off the charts. Didn't need graceful athleticism because he mastered the fundamentals. It did help that he was 6'9" too LOL.
19
greenroom628Mar 30, 2026
+46
although, draymond shit talking paul pierce during pierce's final season was *chef's kiss.
DG: "Chasing that farewell tour? They don't love you like that! You thought you was Kobe!?!"
you know that shit cut Pierce deep.
46
gabber2694Mar 30, 2026
+7
Oh yeah, Dramond has some chops! 🤣🤣🤣
7
linniexMar 30, 2026
+6
PH for PHILLY
6
HTownGuero666Mar 30, 2026
+65
I started to like him when he balled out for the Dream Team. But I have *loved* him ever since he came to Houston and threw some annoying cowboy through a plate-glass window at a bar. Later that year, he put Shaq on his ass during an in-game scuffle. Sir Charles was not to be fucked with!
Hated to see him line up for the other team, loved having him on my team 💕
65
MinnequaFatsMar 30, 2026
+78
I recall the judge asking him if he had any regrets and Charles said "Yeah. I regret we were on the 1st floor."
78
Valuable-Bonus-1960Mar 30, 2026
+17
That is some serious and awesome response.
17
lewisbayofhellgateMar 30, 2026
+18
Isn’t that thing in Houston when he got asked if he had any regrets about the incident and he said “yeah, that we weren’t on a higher floor.”
18
HTownGuero666Mar 30, 2026
+4
Haha I don’t remember that detail, but it sure *feels* true!
4
floridaliving78Mar 30, 2026
+12
That happened at the phineas phoggs bar in Orlando Fl in 1997. People in Houston think it happened there?
12
But-Still-I-RoamMar 30, 2026
+5
No, but he had just come to Houston as a Rocket the year it happened in Florida.
5
Robzilla_the_turdMar 30, 2026
+51
"I am not a role model".
51
MomikMar 30, 2026
+26
In retrospect, that’s a pretty respectable and responsible thing to say.
26
lglas421Mar 30, 2026
+14
Charles Barkley is so good at talking shit that even his video game commentary on the early nba2k games hurt my feelings
14
UnquestionabIeMar 30, 2026
+13
He forever lives in my brain as the star of one of the greatest indie games of all time: Barkley's Shut Up and Jam Gaiden. A game where he causes a dystopian world because he pulls off a dunk so epic it kills over a million people and causes basketball to be banned worldwide.
13
lglas421Mar 30, 2026
+3
Classic Barkley
3
grow4roadMar 31, 2026
+2
If you can’t slam with the best, then Jam with the rest.
2
liverstealerMar 31, 2026
+2
Do you think Chuck is aware of this game? I really hope he does.
2
MissMomomiMar 30, 2026
+10
I had a similar impression, though not to the point of dislike back then. I did enjoy him off the court, he mostly amused me. He stole a piece of my heart though when he got riled up and defended the Sonics.
[Charles Barkley Seattle SuperSonics History - 4/20/2011](https://youtu.be/E7xpZnagk7s?si=KuJkz9CKgFlEH5nH)
10
livinginfutureworldMar 30, 2026
+7
He could also back it up on the court. Despite being undersized he overperformed. He was a great player, he wasnt Jordan but he was definitely a franchise player (who spent most of his career on bad 76ers teams with little help).
7
Possible_Praline_169Mar 30, 2026
+7
Round Mound of Rebound
7
gobobroMar 30, 2026
+3
Seeing the love those dudes had for each other during the first dream teams help bring it into focus.
3
anitabelleMar 31, 2026
+2
I think that’s when it started to click for me. They had no real beef. And they truly were a dream team!!
2
kuebel33Mar 31, 2026
+2
These are the reasons he was my favorite player back in the day lol.
2
sillysidedMar 30, 2026
+15
Needs Stephen A Smith to hear this
15
zevonyumaxrayMar 30, 2026
+19
As long as it gets Stephen A. Smith to shut up, even for a little while.
19
R-K-TektMar 30, 2026
+6
Based Chuck
6
Dont-be-a-smurfMar 30, 2026
+756
I don’t think he ever had a script to begin with
Dude says what he wants and is rich enough/professionally loved enough to get away with it
756
RadarSmithMar 30, 2026
+272
Imagine in the 90s telling someone Charles Barkley would become a voice of reason (he's had several suprisingly reasonable and supportive takes over the last few years) in chaotic times.
272
Unlucky_Welcome9193Mar 30, 2026
+132
He's smart and hilarious
132
Strict-Square456Mar 30, 2026
+36
I liked that show he had for a bit with gayle king ( King Charles) he had some surprisingly good takes on things.
36
SpeedRacerWasMyBroMar 30, 2026
+11
It was really good!
11
ibejephMar 30, 2026
+12
When a guy is banging you...and you feel their body...
12
Jan_17_2016Mar 30, 2026
+6
“Oh come on”
6
Mysterious_Status_11Mar 30, 2026
+32
I knew him 30 years ago and he openly talked politics back then. I figured he would land somewhere in that realm after his NBA career was over. I didn't always agree with him then, but I'm glad he's speaking out a bit more now. I hope he's just warming up.
32
Oceanbreeze871Mar 30, 2026
+22
Especially after his iconic “I am not a role model” Nike campaign
https://youtu.be/NNOdFJAG3pE?si=EniWrQPXA_BeyIyp
22
RawrRawr83Mar 30, 2026
+11
Based round mound of rebound
11
BadAtExistingMar 30, 2026
+4
I bet in the 90s he was a great locker room guy. And as a fan of a different team the reasons I hated him in the day were the reasons you would absolutely *want* him on your team
4
DoctorMelvinMirbyMar 30, 2026
+3
I’d believe it after he went through hard times and before getting his powers back from the Monstars
3
athenaisagoddess3Mar 30, 2026
+8
And he’s been right all along: he should never have been anybody’s role model. Think for yourselves, kids, I’m just a salty ballplayer. Hope he’s right this time, we’ll see how the Round Mound of Rebound’s pervasive cultural impact persists
8
Illustrious-Okra-524Mar 30, 2026
+3
I always knew he would. He was obnoxious but rarely wrong
3
IcyShoesMar 30, 2026
+20
A lot of MAGA types cheered when he made fun of Smollete's fake hate crime. When he criticized Trump they all got really angry.
20
stealth57Mar 30, 2026
+6
Also helps he's speaking the truth anyway about the orange clown
6
Correct-Hope-2227Mar 30, 2026
+827
More of this please, public figures. Especially during what will inevitably be a disastrous FIFA ...
827
BeefInGRMar 30, 2026
+178
The Inside The NBA crew (Chuck, Shaq, Ernie and Kenny) have always been very vocal about these types of things. Watch the clip from the show that occurred on the day after Trump's win in 2016.
178
bwoah07_gp2Mar 30, 2026
+34
Here's that video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfEIg6yIUmQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfEIg6yIUmQ)
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BrockAndaHardPlaceMar 30, 2026
+77
Made the news yesterday that hotel bookings in Vancouver are already way underperforming. I’m very excited to see this World Cup falter
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seasarahsssMar 30, 2026
+43
It would be such a shame if other countries boycotted it over the Iran War. The Olympics as well. /s
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bleu_waffl3sMar 30, 2026
+12
Are people rooting for the games in Canada to do poorly?
12
CrunchitizeMeCaptnMar 30, 2026
+17
Sure, why not. FIFA sucks anyways
17
but_goodMar 30, 2026
+4
Iran is in it, group g. How will that play out?
4
8JHF8Mar 31, 2026
+2
Dump said, “The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don’t believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety.”
2
logontoredditMar 31, 2026
+4
This is why I defend Chuck, even when he is saying things that I don't agree with or stupid. He is not afraid to speak his mind doesn't care about the backlash or getting fired or anything. We need more people to call out Trump and the war he has now dragged us into. We don't need thousands of young soldiers dying because 80 year old draft dodger with kids and grand kids that haven't done a day of service. If we are going to start a war, we need kids of President and politicians on the front line. We need them to do what Quentin Roosevelt, son of Teddy Roosevelt did and make the ultimate sacrifice.
4
Any-Ad-446Mar 30, 2026
+99
Barkley is a legend. While other stars praises Trump for the BS most stars who hate him are too scared to say anything because of backlash and lost of endorsements.
99
ArchdukeToesMar 30, 2026
+14
He also fought Ghost Dad. Can’t take that away from him.
14
AvalancheMKIIMar 31, 2026
+2
Never forget the Chaos Dunk.
2
totally-jagMar 30, 2026
+87
My favorite Charles Barkley hot take is from the Lake Tahoe Celebrity Golf Classic where he makes his support for the LBGTQ+ community known.
NSFW:
[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Dx3oB4axFIs](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Dx3oB4axFIs)
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mmatt0904Mar 30, 2026
+25
I dont know much about him but your setup made me think he was very anti LGBTQ+ lol
Glad I was proven wrong
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totally-jagMar 30, 2026
+10
Good point. Unless you click through to the video it could be misconstrued. I made it unambiguous just so people don't get the wrong impression. Thanks.
Haha that is hilarious. Barkley is a real one and a badass.
3
AmonamissionMar 30, 2026
+215
Chuck is a terrible golfer, but great with his words.
215
Positive-Quantity143Mar 30, 2026
+60
Actually he’s improved and worked himself out of the yips that caused that monstrosity of a swing he had years ago.
He’s not great by any means but he’s no longer THAT guy. Unless he’s regressed again.
60
BeefInGRMar 30, 2026
+17
Still hasn't won The Black Masters /s
17
Ordinary-Leading7405Mar 30, 2026
+2
But he’s beating Tiger
2
BeefInGRMar 30, 2026
+11
Hard for Tiger to swing a club right now tbf
11
motorcycleboy9000Mar 31, 2026
+4
Obviously, he can't drive.
4
R_Ulysses_SwansonMar 30, 2026
+3
The crazy thing is that before the yips, he was a pretty damn good golfer. Probably a single digit handicap.
3
MZeroX5Mar 30, 2026
+9
Man between Nelly, Snoop dog, chili , afroman, and Nick Cannon, I appreciate any black celebrity who has enough common sense to see what's happening with and around trump is insane
9
Guest1019Mar 30, 2026
+3
Turrr-ible
3
Relevant-Drive6946Mar 30, 2026
+123
We need more to go off script.
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Appropriate-Joke-806Mar 30, 2026
+51
We need more public shaming of the village idiots like Trump, RFK Jr, etc.
51
SilentButtDedlyMar 30, 2026
+102
Obviously, Chuck is known for his bombastic takes...
But this is a fairly nuanced take, and it's very heartfelt and human.
102
GhstfceMar 30, 2026
+86
Barkley on Trump: Turribul
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wombat_hadthatMar 30, 2026
+14
T R B L
14
unrelentingcakeeaterMar 30, 2026
+8
Just like those San Antonio women
8
che-che-chesterMar 30, 2026
+33
I like this because the people that need to hear it live in a media bubble and never hear unfiltered Trump criticism. They don’t even hear half of the crazy shit Trump does and if they do, it is filtered through conservative media.
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Kizzy33333Mar 30, 2026
+26
Funkem up Chuck!
26
Hey_Giant_LoserMar 30, 2026
+27
Barkley just got his "Role model" privileges. Well done, Sir
27
Alarmed_Drop7162Mar 30, 2026
+25
Ps: Charles Barkley doesn’t cheat at golf. The President does.
25
TheWorclownMar 30, 2026
+6
Probably plays a better game than Trump does too.
6
Tiger_Sh8rk_DiverMar 30, 2026
+20
Need MORE people speaking the truth
20
Significant-Self5907Mar 30, 2026
+7
Corporate media doesn't want that. I wish more celebs would be courageous & defiant & go off script.
7
walterwhite1050Mar 30, 2026
+17
This is why Charles Barkley has always been one of my favorite commentators. He says what he means, and he lets let’s the chips fall where are they may.
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SonOfMcGeeMar 30, 2026
+15
The list of Trump’s misdeeds is bigger than those women down in San Antonio.
15
Recluse_18Mar 30, 2026
+12
There’s a great commercial out there. He’s advertising a weight loss medication and he says, “the only thing I haven’t lost is my big mouth”, I about died laughing when he said that. Mr. Barkley keep telling it like it is.
12
TroygerMar 30, 2026
+12
Charles Barkley is a goddam American Treasure. Don’t ever change
12
Appropriate-Cat-7623Mar 30, 2026
+11
Thanks for speaking out, Charles.
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Depraved_AltMar 30, 2026
+11
Maybe he IS my f****** role model.
11
bwurtsbMar 30, 2026
+10
Over on the sub that shall not be named, they are saying "I wish athlete's and entertainer's would stay out of politics.". While Kid Rock, Rob Schneider and Hockey players make the news for being political.
10
Own-Opinion-2494Mar 30, 2026
+9
The real Charles in Charge
9
darlin133Mar 30, 2026
+8
Chuck is one of the great ones. 👏🏻👏🏻 rock on sir.
8
gaoshanMar 30, 2026
+8
Such a relief to see a reasonable, intelligent and, frankly, American in the best way response from a prominent person like this. I genuinely believe that most Americans feel as he does on this issue and we need to solve whatever issues have allowed us to get to the dark place we are currently in.
8
PhoenixFilmsMar 30, 2026
+9
Barkley is a very courteous and kind person. I once worked at a studio and had him come in to do an ESPN call in interview. Very professional and has such a booming voice, I had to bring the lab mic gain almost all the way down. Haha.
9
Illustrious-Okra-524Mar 30, 2026
+8
Somehow, surprisingly, Chuck is actually the only role model
8
prendergMar 30, 2026
+8
For a man who once said I am not a role model, he sure frequently seems like a role model.
8
Pho-SoupMar 30, 2026
+8
MAGA loser Bruce Pearl looks like his head’s ready to explode in that video lol.
8
HagdogrobinwoodMar 30, 2026
+2
Yeah you know he was all fucked up
2
QuietShhhnake77Mar 30, 2026
+8
I respect the hell outta Charles. He has a good heart and ain’t afraid to call a MF’er out on his BS.
8
etxipcliMar 30, 2026
+7
I love how DGAF some of these NBA guys are.
7
DrThunderboltMar 30, 2026
+7
Sir Charles on some king shit
7
MZeroX5Mar 30, 2026
+9
Man between Nelly, Snoop dog, chili , afroman, and Nick Cannon, I appreciate any black celebrity who has enough common sense to see what's happening with and around trump is insane
9
tipareth1978Mar 30, 2026
+7
Was watching this when it happened. Great work, sir Charles
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mishma2005Mar 30, 2026
+6
Bari Weiss will make sure he's not invited back
6
Extreme_Magician7806Mar 30, 2026
+5
Charles is the man. God bless you
5
MannyprimeMar 30, 2026
+5
Honestly we need more people calling it out.
5
ADCSraneMar 30, 2026
+4
Yes Charles you are a role model.
4
DoubtingThomas50Mar 30, 2026
+6
F*** yeah Chuck.
6
romelwellMar 30, 2026
+5
Let's go, Chuck!!!
5
Dynomania001Mar 31, 2026
+5
Charles Barkley, unlike Trump, is a real man, and I credit him for speaking out on his views. He is also a lot smarter and wiser than people give him credit for.
5
Stefanz454Mar 31, 2026
+5
Chuck DGAF and I’m here for it
5
ZombieDad15Mar 31, 2026
+5
Diehard Barkley fan here. Love him. Watch him forever. Doesn’t bullshit and speaks his mind
5
flcinusaMar 30, 2026
+3
The man who told us he wasn't a role model has become a role model
3
KeTaMiNEanDpEdoZMar 30, 2026
+3
It's almost like he knows trump has been threatening the media and is saying GFYS.
3
TallguyZinMar 30, 2026
+3
Now that’s Earth’s greatest warrior
3
badjeeperMar 30, 2026
+3
And this is why Chuck is a national treasure.
3
MindForeverWanderingMar 30, 2026
+3
Considering what’s been happening with CBS ownership/management over the past few months, I wonder if Sir Charles is back next season.
3
HornOfPrettyGoodMar 30, 2026
+3
I have trolled Mr. Barkley online for nearly 2 decades for saying woman in San Antonio, TX were ugly during the playoffs (I forget the year). Tonight that stops. You have my respect for speaking up sir.
3
RGOL_19Mar 30, 2026
+12
Well he was and maybe still is a republican, and I’m glad he’s setting the record straight.
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2001_Arabian_NightsMar 30, 2026
+14
I remember, a long time ago, Chuck telling the story of him “coming out” as a Republican to his mother. He quoted her… “Charles you dummy! Don’t you know that Republicans only care about rich people!”. To which Charles replied… “Yeah, Mom. I know. I’m rich.”
I think that Charles was raised right, but has lost track of where he came from at times.
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_BeginMar 31, 2026
+2
He supported Hillary Clinton in 2016 and was disappointed when Trump won.
2
lancewooksMar 30, 2026
+3
He's absolutely not a Republican.
3
paolilonMar 31, 2026
+6
the fact that he had to choose his words carefully shows that we don’t have freedom of speech. It’s the thing we should all be talking about, but aren’t allowed to…
6
WintersDoomsdayMar 30, 2026
+3
I will never forget the time he and Shaq lost it about that Hawk dudes hairline....well former Hawk I think now. That was peak NBA TV.
3
Wide-Nerve8655Mar 30, 2026
+3
Chuck def has some vices (gambling, partying etc) but he’s a good person. Worth the read:
https://www.wbur.org/onlyagame/2018/12/14/lin-wang-charles-barkley
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aran_maybeMar 30, 2026
+3
This is terrible (that it wasn’t scripted in the first place)
3
kamil3dMar 30, 2026
+4
The soft coverage of things like this in today's media is SOOOO gross! Respect to Charls Barkley for saying it like it is.
There is no Charles Barkley "believes immigrants are being mistreated" in this country now. They just ARE, that's facts, and I'm so tired of "articles" being written that present things like this as "opinion." We have concentration camps!! We should all be disgusted by that fact!
4
ThisAd7070Mar 30, 2026
+3
🍻 you got my respect
3
chicagoctopusMar 31, 2026
+3
This moments feels so real and fragile. Great words.
3
No-Demand9899Mar 31, 2026
+3
Thank You Sir Charles well said and good on you being brave to actually come out and say it. And props to Nate Burleson dude is just a good vibe and a really likable host/analyst. Not shying away letting Charles know immediately “I agree and I got your back brother”
3
Present_Fuel4457Mar 31, 2026
+3
Chuck is the man
3
Weekly-Landscape-543Mar 31, 2026
+3
Class act, always has been
3
mfdspeechMar 31, 2026
+3
I like this because the people who most need to hear it are stuck in a media bubble where they rarely encounter direct criticism of Trump. A lot of what he says or does either never reaches them, or it’s heavily filtered through conservative outlets when it does.
3
Dry_Conversation_797Mar 30, 2026
+5
I knew from the day he "came out" as trans ally that he was deep down a good guy. Even with his often bad basketball takes
5
oldschoolnintendo92Mar 30, 2026
+2
Charles Barkley may be an all time Warriors hater and has some wild hot takes, but the man is alright under my book after seeing this. The man’s heart is in the right place.
2
Human-Fly-2330Mar 30, 2026
+2
I share Chucks opinion on this matter as well as his statements about San Antonio and their citizens.
2
Tall_Help3462Mar 30, 2026
+2
Charles Barkley vs Barney the dinosaur is top tier Saturday Night Live material lol.
2
mynewusernamedodgersMar 30, 2026
+2
Good shit chuck!
2
MaritimeStarMar 30, 2026
+2
Sir Charles doesn't need a script, that man will say what he wants and at the very least it's always interesting. He's got charisma.
2
your_grumpy_neighborMar 30, 2026
+2
34/4 for life! Somebody put this man’s face on a big dogs shirt already.
2
fancydadMar 30, 2026
+2
Charles Barkley, always on the right side of history
2
Decebalus_BombadilMar 30, 2026
+2
Sir Charles spitting facts :)
2
Full_Preparation4401Mar 30, 2026
+2
Never liked Barkley, but I love that he said this.
2
Designer-Ad8386Mar 30, 2026
+2
The Michael Jordan of NBA commentators.
2
Bigchunky_BoyMar 30, 2026
+2
Well said big man , love him .
2
bmwatson132Mar 30, 2026
+2
Let em know, Chuck
2
Polish-ProverbMar 31, 2026
+2
Charles Barkley is, in fact, a role model.
2
robreddityMar 31, 2026
+2
Everybody, everywhere should be doing this
2
PeekyMonkeyBMar 31, 2026
+2
bravo Chuck! Always a champion for the honest truth
2
Dry_Personality8792Mar 31, 2026
+2
Finally! Well done !!
We are finally starting to see some celebrities speaking up. It took long enough!
Sure there are some , ( Mark Ruffalo comes to mind - a true hero) , but it’s a few and it wasn’t until recently that they found their spine and morals.
Has the rock said anything or is he busy trying to be ‘the good guy’ ?
2
Academic_Rutabaga649Mar 31, 2026
+2
Stephen A Smith just imploded
2
sprocket-oilMar 31, 2026
+2
Barkley, aka the mouth from the South, was the go to player for asking a direct question and getting a direct answer. Even when not asked a direct question he let you know where he stood on any topic.
2
HerculeanChileanMar 30, 2026
+1
He was wrong about U Conn but right on !
1
PiaggioBV350Mar 30, 2026
+1
A lot of tiptoeing going on with “unfortunate” for such a big man.
1
To-Far-Away-TimesMar 30, 2026
+1
Michael Jordan: “Republicans buy shoes too.”
Charles Barkley:
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NextIron1792Mar 30, 2026
+1
i thought Pop's commentary was the best.
1
vmachielMar 30, 2026
+1
He had churros last night
1
GreyTigerFoxMar 30, 2026
+1
Sir Charles rocks.
1
pickleman42Mar 30, 2026
+1
Chuck stays undefeated
1
Superb_Phase3574Mar 30, 2026
+1
Chuck for Prez!! I would absolutely vote for him 👍🏻
1
stratj45d28Mar 30, 2026
+1
I just moved into the neighborhood can I borrow some wifi ? …
1
kinisonkhanMar 30, 2026
+1
This is Charles Barkley on Ro,... weight loss, not the p**** pills.
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