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[-] boogetyboo@aussie.zone 16 points 4 months ago

I know far too many people in their 40s who do this.

The way I try to reinforce the difference with people is this mnemonic device:

You don't want a loose noose - or you might lose the extra 'o'.

[-] twei@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 4 months ago

You could also just send them a link to the song "loose yourself" by snoop dawg

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