Write-Offs: 07.11.06

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$$$ Slave Girl's ramblings on V.C's vacation preferences takes a slight venture of their own. She sees 'price upon request' on a 'Black Sheared Beaver' jacket at a couture boutique, and responds, "the only beavers that should have a sign saying 'Price Upon Request' is..."
Laughing at all the obvious jokes [Sand Hill Slave]
$$$ A personal thank you to Wall Street from the People's Republic of China--for years of investment and hard currency.
What is that thing...just kinda floating...in the economy. Can you see it? [Craigslist]
$$$ Brady made a video about an investment banker jaded by the job, and wishing to be an "old-tyme Chinese stereotype" ('old-tyme'?) with a penchant for hookers.
He assures us that it is, in no way, meant to be derogatory towards Chinese investment bankers or hookers. Some of his best friends are both. [YouTube].
$$$ Get read for the list of 'unlikely joints' to chase tail (you're gonna love these ones):
a) a park
b) a supermarket
c) a store
These guys really pull out all the stops. I mean, the first and the second are crazy, but that third one? That's NUTS! [BankerBall]

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