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605: Kid Logic
Act Three

The Game Ain't Over til the Fatso Man Sings

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Howie Chackowicz tried a risky combination when he was little, kid logic with puppy love. He used to think that girls would fall in love with him if they could just see him sleeping, or if they could hear him read aloud. He revisits his biggest childhood crush and finds out that not only did his methods not work, but that no one even noticed them. Howie is the creator of "Howie Action Comics." (10 minutes)

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Howie Chackowicz

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“Career Opportunities” by The Clash

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