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DUMB STUFF FRIDAYS: Today!!! Yes, we’re addressing that Khloé Kardashian / Emma Grede video! Then, we’re unpacking the Brisbane Church/Dirty Sexy Money drama, and our most princessy traits (bc we’re princesses) :) This week, Mich recommended Australian Story: Barnaby Joyce on ABC iView, and Louis Theroux: Mothers on the Brink and Louis Theroux: Talking to Anorexia on Stan. Zaz recommended Fruit Fly by Josh Silver. This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Connoisseur – check out Connoisseur’s Classic Vanilla ice cream stick, crafted for Australia. Available at Coles and Woolworths!…
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