Comments by "Kris Frederick" (@krisfrederick5001) on "Oriental Pearl" channel.

  1. I love your balance between humor and humanity.
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  2. I remember the "cow" mix up from a few episodes ago, I guess I am retaining some this after all.
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  3. "Big in Japan" is a song by Tom Waits, but it has nothing to do with weight. I know this isn't always the case but, they seemed more curious than cruel.
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  4. She's cute, "I didn't understand a word you said." I don't know anything about the other guy from the Netherlands but you sure didn't seem intimidated by his performance. Good show you killed it.
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  5. Like your friend said in the last video, he felt better when people stopped pointing it out and just accepted him as one them. 09:07 That just gave me a flashback to the "Patty Hype" episode of Spongebob...
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  6. I haven't seen someone cooking at a public place with a cigarette hanging out of their mouth since a bar in Detroit.
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  7. "2 blondes walk into a bar speaking fluent Japanese." You know where I'm going with that. I love the concept of the public piano
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  8. It's amazing what can happen when people actually speak to one another, instead of talking past each other. Keep up the great work ā¤From Detroit as always
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  9. You're not a YouTuber, you're a Humanitarian. And free lesson for everyone, don't mess with a girl from Detroit.
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  10. 00:30 I literally wanted to grab you out of the way. Slow down dude.
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  11. 9:50 That could really send a first date in the wrong direction..
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  12. I'm fairly certain it's someones or some bots purpose to go around trolling and disliking everything 24/7. It's the only explanation.
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  13. I was worried about you after not seeing anything new for a while, now I see those concerns were justified. Earthquakes, blowfish and killer French fry pigeons. Kampai šŸ·
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  14. This guy is a doorknob, sorry.
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  15. Alright, hadn't seen any uploads in months and was actually worried. MerÄ«kurisumasu from Michigan, it was a wet not white one.šŸŽ„ P.S. WTF? 11:51 šŸ‘€
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  16. If their livelihood is a lie it needs to be called out. Edit: You are the most legit that I have ever seen and originally, I didn't get into language channels but your modesty sold me considering how amazing you are at what you do. Also a thought as far as technicality goes with the natives...I as an American, wouldn't necessarily want to discuss the meaning of life with a foreigner on the street just because they learned how.
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  17. That honestly was the cutest moment. Encouraging the Chinese woman who has been living in Japan for the same amount of time you lived in China to learn a little. Get out and mingle lady, you called her out politely. Woops X 2 Didn't know that was going to happen again!
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  18. I honestly feel you strike a perfect balance. Some people only focus on one shock value aspect. Love from Detroit as always, you know me by now.
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  19. The intro is perfect when it comes to the idea of learning new language, not just words. He didn't understand what she said, but he heard the tone. It could be a mannerism or gesture that translates. The more we get to know each other the better everything for everyone will be. "People fear what they don't understand." X-Men taught me that as a child. Learn don't fear. P.S. I LOVE the Home Improvement! That was one show we watched together as a family šŸ’™ As always from Detroit
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  20. ā€œThere's an old saying in Tennessee ā€” I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee ā€” that says, click bait me once, shame on ā€” shame on you. click bait me twice ā€” you can't get click baited again.ā€ -George W. Bushish
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  21. He doesn't feel sorry for himself, why should you? Own yourself screw everyone else.
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  22. After watching the scuba segment I have to give your boyfriend a nickname...shark bait. It was cute. (yes Nemo)
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  23. We need to sanitize our minds....and I love that I recognize your Chinese friend now. The vendor on the street, I should clarify. (Before you did the flashback)
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  24. That doorbell, I'm sorry that was NOT what I was expecting. Chuck is awesome. P.S. did you hear Wisconsin tried to claim itself as the "mitten state?" Really?
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  25. I can't imagine who or why or what they can be trolling you about..you're knowledgeable, authentic and likable. Do they have something against westerners learning their culture? Everyone I see interact with you is surprised and pleased. I wouldn't even attempt to crawl into septic minds.
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  26. Katie, I don't blame you for leaning Japanese at this moment.
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  27. Yes, I absolutely notice, on a microcosmic awareness level you don't even say "hell." But I know that's not what you're referring to. Godspeed
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  28. 04:48 I THINK Anming is trying to tell us she's a badass. Agreed my friend
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  29. Thrift stores are the best by the way, you never know what you're going to find. Or even what you're looking for some times, but you know it when you see it.
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  30. Shattering stereotypes is part of the reason I love taking these little trips with you. They see a white blond girl and assume "tourist." Not just that, plenty of people use that shock value approach. I can't put my finger on it. It will come to me eventually.
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  31. Reminds me of making pierogi's with an ex last Christmas..
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  32. 4:20 Indiana Jones didn't have a flash light, you got this.
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  33. Kzoo is a fun town, Bells is great. St. Clair Shores here.
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  34. They still have Tower Records in Japan? Lucky. I just realized I referred to you once in conversation as my "youtube friend in Japan." You're one of the coolest girls in Japan, does that count?
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  35. They don't mention that in the Irish Spring commercials
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  36. It's the People Mover! 04:56. And you thought you were getting away from Detroit
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  37. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  You weren't on it after Red Wings games heading to the Casino that you didn't plan on doing. Because your friends talked you into it.
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  38. There was a place in Birmingham we used to go to called Cranbrook. We'd get really high and sneak in, explore the woods, and they had a beautiful Oriental garden. So peaceful.
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  39. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  We didn't realize it was a school. Actually one time we were hopping over the wall to leave and somehow we had gotten passed security. We were "pulled over" as we were smoking and George W. Bush's motorcade went by. Hundreds of cops rolled passed us and he didn't even care that he obviously smelled it, pretty funny.
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  40. I used to work for Sargent Appliance and delivered refrigerators and everything in Detroit sometimes, we have thick skin. Ironically they were more grateful and sweet than the rich customers in Birmingham etc.
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  41. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  Oh ok, probably right then. My ex worked at a building in Campus Martius. The area is improving!
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  42. Ni Hao Meili....I cheated, but hope you are well and keep the good energy coming.
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  43. Really really
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  44. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  I still don't think we have accents! lol
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  45. Have you been to the Aokigahara Forest? Sorry, I know that's a dark question.
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  46. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  I don't know what that is....perhaps I've seen it and don't recognize the name. Is that the one where he finds peoples cars left behind and tents...?
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  47. Hmm...good call. We'll figure something out. Walkabout?
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  48. Ā @chrik25Ā  Well, being from the U.S. I don't say "Wow, your English is great" to an Asian looking person assuming they must not speak it. Kind of the same thing right?
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  49. Ā @chrik25Ā  Sure, good things.
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  50. You almost gave the old man whiplash (the first one).
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  51. I loved Dragon Ball Z, Vegeta was always my favorite. The inner conflict and it taking a week to get through one speech. Happy Halloween from the D! šŸŽƒšŸ‘»
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  52. Alright, is the water level that low? Or did they just really over-compensate the depth of that ravine? That's been bothering me and forgot to ask.
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  53. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  Well seriously the most hilarious part if anyone looked at a map to even consider this....guess what state is going to catch your eye? Literally right next to us. Lmao
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  54. I thought you looked European....through your mask.
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  55. Alright I just found your channel and hadn't seen this one yet. I'm pretty sure I know where you are from. Not being weird at all, I won't say it.
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  56. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  I REALLY don't understand why people are messing with you, no offense but you're pretty low key (as of now). But guess what? You are awesome and don't stop doing what you're doing.
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  57. I prefer the tofu brains oxymoron. So fried dough and soup with tofu for breakfast? I thought there may be a little more variety..
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  58. I love how you came at her straight with English 03:25 Did you profile her Anming?
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  59. Well, you turned it around on them and just accept that you're awesome.
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  60. Lost in Translation...
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  61. I feel like it would be really easy to rob a bank in Japan or China...
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  62. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  Yes, I didn't want to write that and just let people figure it out. If they got it they got it if not, no worries.
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  63. Sadly...the best Japanese food I've had was at Miyako's at Great Lakes Crossing...ever been? I remember when we first discovered sake, we felt so cultured.
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  64. Which lake was that?
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  65. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  Yeah that's what I thought, nice video love.
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  66. Would that be considered a "Chinese fire drill?"
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  67. MSU? Oh my Lord, you're an American in Japan getting into a gun debate.
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  68. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  Based on a true story, I just thought it was a great scenario and almost, well surreal.
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  69. Back to your previous video and general topic, perhaps break into a conversation about the stars and creation of the universe in relation to Greek Gods and constellations.THAT will impress them and you won't have to be so modest =)
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  70. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  Yeah I get it. Just a thought
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  71. I was so waiting for you to say in plain English but you caught yourself lol 06:41. Honestly, I feel like this was more informative and I guess culturally revealing? It is interesting how in America it's considered rude not to look someone in the eye and there it's off-putting or awkward. But obviously it's nuanced, some places here you want to avoid eye contact..
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  72. Oh my, that just reminded me of being on the people mover in downtown Detroit. We would be coming from a Red Wings game and (somehow) decide that going to the casino afterwards was a good idea on a work night. So many drunk people packed into that little sardine can.
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  73. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  Probably. The few people mover.
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  74. The fact that she just came back at you with English spoke VOLUMES šŸ’™ From Michigan
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  75. You use the word "only" pretty loosely. You have an interesting personality and for me the Michigan connection made me stick around initially. I guess I can't imagine taking the leap that you did and it's admirable. Also I literally just posted my first video and it's nerve racking, the key is not to care right? I have a lot of respect for you guys who put yourself out there all of the time.
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  76. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  Aww thanks. And I can't believe I'm saying this but like and subscribe? But only if you liked it obviously. It was the first time playing it and a disaster but that's why I kept it. It's honest.
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  77. You couldn't have really thought he was angry, you're making him money.
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  78. RickshawGUMP? Lmao
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  79. People say we have accents in Michigan, I don't hear it. P.S. perhaps after that you could have searched for a Trader Jo in Nagoya?
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  80. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  Aw I actually researched that joke and thought you'd notice. The castles you mentioned all end in "jo"..Trader Joe's is a store in Michigan....nevermind lol. Yeah we used to go to the Keewenaw on Big Traverse Bay every summer. We felt like city folk for sure up there.
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  81. I've been craving Chinese food for awhile now but am almost embarrassed to call it that... it's probably not even close to authentic. What did you like when you were back home if anything?
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  82. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  I'm still here, crab rangoons are awesome even though there is zero crab. I'm a die hard sweet and sour chicken guy. There's still a place in Lake Orion that I first had Chinese food as a kid called Carrie Lee's.
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  83. Have you experienced any resentment or negativity being an American there particularly from the older citizens?
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  84. Where have you been?? Hope all is well. Merry Christmas from Detroit
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  85. I worked for Michigan State's grounds department and did quite of bit of gardening. I'm fascinated with botany and wanted to attempt a Bonsai but I've heard too many horror stories. Do you know anyone that's into it? Having conquered multiple languages that you have, I shouldn't allow a plant to be too much of a challenge to me..
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  86. If that actual Chinese woman doesn't know what a fortune cookie even is, I feel I've been following the wrong advice my entire life now. Damn it.
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  87. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  Oh Lord I wasn't expecting that, I learn Lhasa and pack my bags for Tibet.
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  88. Remember when I made a joke about it being a great time to rob a bank in China? Not so funny now. It's getting bad in Detroit.
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  89. "Aged Out" That is absolutely heartbreaking. "If you're here. you deserve a place to be" -Beau of the Fifth Column
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  90. I loved every minute of this...from Yates all the way to the Wings game. I was just excited to see where you would take him next. This is one of my favorite and best videos you have ever made...I may be bias, but I'm also right! šŸ’™From Detroit
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  91. After 10 years, you're no longer a foreigner, Pearl. šŸ’™from Michigan again
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  92. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  Remember whose scale of success you're gauging yourself by. P.S. It's 90 degrees in Detroit right now, in May. Two weeks ago I was scraping my windshield, worst sound in the world.
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  93. I would rather see and hear what you actually care about over gotcha gimmicks with unsuspecting participants, that market is already cornered. It is entertaining when you do them but don't be discouraged love.
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  94. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  I know you won't see this but I know you listened to my first song on here and maybe you even subscribed and I have another. Holding the fort down in Michigan Sister. We got this
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  95. You just got sucked into the belly of the Chinese tourist beast my dear. Too funny. Holy hell I live just outside Detroit, where were you from exactly?
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  96. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  What? I don't understand people. I will just tell you that I grew up in Lake Orion. moved to East Lansing, to downtown Royal Oak then to St. Clair Shores at 11 mile and Jefferson right on the lake. I'm sure you will know some of them!
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  97. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  Alright that's really neat, I figured. I just realized when I worked for Sargent Appliance delivering I went to East China Mi I had never heard of it, did you know there was such a place? Lol....but yeah, that is bullsh*t. A waste of time and money on your part.
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  98. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  Absolutely, we made hundreds like a little factory. Both potato and I forget the type of cheese ones as well. It hasn't been that long has it? Pierogi's I meant, I was auto-corrected. We're German too, I should have known better than to trust it.
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  99. You get demonetized for saying that seriously? Well thank you for the sincerity, I always wondered why you and others immediately brushed off the compliments. This was probably one of your best yet.
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  100. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  Godspeed
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  101. How do you say "Pulling back the curtain on the Wizard" in Chinese?
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  102. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  If there isn't there will be. Love you and your honesty, from Macomb
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  103. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  Shhh, I was going to give bubble tea a try because of you but I don't know, I can't handle solids in liquids/beverages. It just doesn't work. BUT if there were one to try for the first time.....?
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  104. Basically....don't be that American that goes to a Chinese restaurant asking for a cheeseburger. I've seen it happen.
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  105. 1-800-CALL SAM....there's a throwback to home for ya. P.S. It looks like a crime scene, the snow mans friend was murdered.
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  106. P.S. Yes Gov. Whitmer just put us on lockdown....we knew that was coming. And Uno is an old favorite camping game!
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  107. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  Uno is a universal good. Like Sorry! and other fun childhood classics
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  108. "I think I'm dumb, or maybe just happy, think I'm just happy" You certainly made them happy Pearl. -Kurt Cobain
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  109. One positive of this mess: I'm getting complimented on my eyes much more, and notice how pretty every one else's are. Or crazy....
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  110. Ā @OrientalPearlĀ  You haven't watched my video and liked and subbed? I'm kidding. I have brown eyes.
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