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galen · 3332 days ago · link · · parent · post: What is the story behind your username?

Whenever I put one of these on my hand becomes a particularly ridiculous high-voiced character. At first I didn't know his name, but after the second or third time he showed up I realized it was Galen (generally pronounced "GAAALEN"). It's my username because… that character was relatively new when I made this account?

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lil · 3332 days ago · link ·

If I send you my address, can you send me some finger-puppet eyeballs. I'll reply with a postcard of immense awesomeness. I would use the finger puppets in class to explain important ideas.

On second thought . . .

+discuss