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Peter Sokolowski
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they need a better dictionary
November 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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“Dude” originally an insult (from “yankee doodle” in the 1880s), remaining w negative association in the 1940s/50s for zoot suiters

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Dude originally an insult derived from “yankee doodle dandy” Used derogatorily to describe zoot suiters in the 40s
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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earlymodernfrance.org/conferences/...
2025 SE17 Conference Information : Smith College | Early Modern France
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November 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Bill Hader's Wardrobe PA's Funny Story About Burt Lancaster😱❗❗ #comedy
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November 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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jaloux!
October 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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biscuits arraignes faits maison?
October 31, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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!!!!
October 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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sublime
October 31, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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nice sound!
October 31, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Thelonious Monk also composed a song called "Teo."

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Teo
YouTube video by Thelonious Monk - Topic
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October 31, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Miles Davis composed a song called "Teo."

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Teo
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October 31, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Bonus: a live shout-out to record producer Teo Macero at the end of a classic album.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=07ex...
Blue Birdland
YouTube video by Maynard Ferguson - Topic
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October 31, 2025 at 12:16 AM