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In space no one can hear you howl. submitted by Marley

Alias Smith. And Jones. And Patel.

SD Chicago: Why is the el so focused on the Loop? Why isn't it on a grid?

You could call them Spock-Spock jokes. submitted by Marley

Let's bring 'em back so they can have some fun.

When the red red (orange) whatever it is comes bob bob bobbing along.

SD Chicago: How can I find out what neighborhoods are safe?

There's something out there and it's me.

If you read Comics Illustrated you only got half the story.

Now in new Hopping Haggis flavor!

SD Chicago: What's up with Gapers Block?

He Hurd something in the attic.

Best rated in "Hitchiker's Guide to the Universe?"

Because 1 + 1 = 2.

SD Chicago: Have oceangoing cruise ships ever departed from Chicago?

Whatever floats your boat. And it's a reallly really big ocean. (NSFW) submitted by Oregon Sunshine NOTE: May not be safe for work, adult subject matter.

Armor all -- the short and the tall.

A hot idea for around your house.

SD Chicago: Does Chicago's Undertown actually exist?

Then we'd argue about who came first, the human or the egg. submitted by IvoryTowerDenizen

Name that Pope! submitted by Rico

It'll get your boxers in a bunch. (NSFW) submitted by Unintentionally Blank Note: Adult themes, may be disturbing to the sensitive

SD Chicago: Why doesn't my house have a water meter?

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Raising children can be Hell. submitted by opalizea, who also wrote the tag, thanks!

When it absolutely positively has to be there right damn now.

The End. submitted by ivylass

SD Chicago: I'm going to my first game at Wrigley. Anything I should know?

It's the quicker deader picker upper. (NSFW) submitted by Annie-Xmas NOTE: Adult themes, probably not safe for work.

Ensure that you read this thread as it was intended to be used.

Sorry. submitted by nafrumkin (Note: Strong language, visual aids.)

SD Chicago: Why can't we have a public market like Cleveland's?

And Venus was her name, though you'd not find it in a book. submitted by scarequotes

It's the other other white meat. (NSFW) submitted by fluid druid Note: Content may be disturbing to sensitive people.

Rommel, you magnificent bastard! I read your book! submitted by Alan Smithee

SD Chicago: Who invented Italian beef?

Reading your Fave Five.

Ooh, rockin' down the highway.

Everything I know I learned on a date.

SD Chicago: So when does global warming get to Chicago?

Unforgettable, that's what you are. Unforgettable sitcom star.

A man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife with brains. submitted by Shirley Ujest

Oh, you are too kind. submitted by ivylass

SD Chicago: All about the Fascist gift to the city, the Balbo Monument.

What to do when it gets wild at your house.

Oh bury me not on the lone prairie. submitted by Tastes of Chocolate

Toots. In. Space. submitted by Rico

SD Chicago: Why do Chicago and so many other cities have Union Stations?

What IS that thing? submitted by Annie-Xmas

Without regard to race, creed, color, or unnatural origin?

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