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I can't believe I read the whole thing.

I don't see, said the smart man.

Don't be so doggone prudish! submitted by Ellen Cherry

SD Chicago: Can I do any stargazing in Chicago?

Breakfast of the Mediocre. submitted by Ellen Cherry, who also wrote the tag, thanks!

Being and knowingness.

I see, said the blind man.

SDChicago: Does 'downward reassessment' mean my property taxes will go down?

If you go to San Luis Obispo, think pink.

Presenting the future -- new and nonimproved!

Spider, spider, burning bright.

SD Chicago: Will Houston soon make Chicago the fourth city?

It's a dog day afternoon. submitted by Desert Dog, who also wrote the tag, thanks!

BevHil DIY: And for our next project we'll build a cement pond.

That's a fowl thing to say!

SD Chicago: So what's the bottom line on this parking meter thing?

Oh, rockin' down the highway.

Misfortune cookies.

And I will pet him and hug him and squeeze him and call him Wally.

SD Chicago: Is the late arrival of summer in Chicago proof of global warming?

Have a heaping helping of playlist du fromage.

Do the Creep. submitted by Serenata67

"Well, son," said the judge, "You just do as much as you can."

SD Chicago: What are the "can't miss" things to see in Chicago?

Behold the mighty oak! Eventually.

It seems to me I've seen this scene before.

Hey! Hey! All the way/We fight zombies every day.

SD Chicago: Is early summer in Chicago getting cooler?

A planet where apes evolved from men?

Lassie, don't go for help!

This vampire's father is my father's son. submitted by j_sum1, who also wrote the tag, thanks!

SD Chicago: What's the best coffee value in Chicago? Part Two

It's life according to Jim. submitted by shani_catgirl

Go titillate yourself, you fallacious masticator! submitted by Shot From Guns, who also wrote the tag, thanks! (Suggestive material.)

They solve crimes. Who does it best?

SD Chicago: What's the best coffee value in Chicago?

It's almost beeyond beelief. submitted by Happy_Booker

The name is LOL. submitted by Serenata67

Apparently you didn't see “Night of the Lepus. ” submitted by Freudian Slit

SD Chicago: What's up with the blue recycling bins?

Run like you're being mugged! submitted by Rin Twisted

We give the paper a big thumbs down. submitted by Malleus, Incus, Stapes!

In his house at R'lyeh dead C'thulhu waits . . . for lunch.

SD Chicago: How come I have to pay $40 for Bike the Drive?

My name is Inigo Montoya. You know the rest. submitted by Malleus, Incus, Stapes!

America's Got Bible! submitted by Annie-Xmas, who also wrote the tag, thanks!

It's probably not a good idea to stick the landing.

SD Chicago: Is Rogers Park really as dangerous as people say?

Candygram!

Well, you should read this because it's, like, useful. submitted by Tierce, who also helped with the tag, like thanks!

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