It’s not often that we’re able to witness love blossom on live television. I’m talking, of course, about Donald Trump taking the stage for the second presidential debate, and that same debate chair taking his heart.
It happened right before our very eyes, and some of you probably didn’t even notice. Well, then it’s a good thing I’m here to recap it for you.
Once again, Trump can only be brought back from the brink if everyone claps their hands.
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"Oh ... hi there, chair."
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"Heh ... that chair's pretty cute."
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"So, you come to these debates often?"
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"No, of course she's not prettier than you."
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"What the hell? Did she just say something insulting about Chair Americans??"
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"Hey! If you've got something to say about chairs, you can say it to my face!"
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"Can you believe that? Unbelievably insulting to chairs."
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"It's OK. You're OK."
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"You're all tense. Let me work those knots out."
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"Mmm-hmm. You've got nice legs, by the way."
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"You know what? This might sound crazy, but ... I think I love you, chair."
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"That's it, I'm in love. I can't explain it. You weren't imported from Eastern Europe, were you?"
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"Ha! I don't care who knows it, I love you! I want to sing to you in front of the whole world!"
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"Mooooooooooon riverrrrrr ..."
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"All this talk of destroying ISIS is getting me a little ... hot."
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"Okay, looks like she's got 20 seconds left. That's all the time I'll need."
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"Time to take this to the next level."
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"No, I'll call you before the next debate, I promise, chair!"
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(Good night, indeed.)
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