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Kirkland V5 SECURE; Milbank V10 SECURE; Gibson DUNN HERE (V11)

https://vault.com/best-companies-to-work-for/law/top-100-law...
swashbuckling garnet cuck
  06/26/25
how did S&C, DPW and STB all slip out of the top 5 over ...
Snowy state party of the first part
  06/26/25
The real question is how on earth is Cravath still number on...
milky turdskin
  06/26/25
cq. and how did skadden go from long-time top 2-3 to barely ...
Snowy state party of the first part
  06/26/25
They must be bribing people or have some other scam. They&rs...
milky turdskin
  06/26/25
the same way any giants slip. lack of innovation and failur...
dark nursing home tank
  06/26/25
Because 20 years is a long fucking time?
Honey-headed arousing piazza headpube
  06/27/25
still. those firms were in the top 5 for 100 years
Snowy state party of the first part
  06/27/25
its still flame. no one thinks kirkland or latham is better ...
Hairraiser Trailer Park Coldplay Fan
  06/27/25
CR. This whole “Kirkland is an elite firm” thin...
Cobalt supple kitchen indirect expression
  06/27/25
You're stuck in 2005.
Burgundy Beady-eyed Rigor Stag Film
  06/27/25
so is xoxohth.com . it was better that way
Snowy state party of the first part
  06/27/25
not disagreeing there ....
Burgundy Beady-eyed Rigor Stag Film
  06/27/25
Yes they do. Things have changed a lot in the past 10-15 ye...
Burgundy Beady-eyed Rigor Stag Film
  06/27/25
wtf is a #73 Troutman Pepper Locke
Snowy state party of the first part
  06/26/25
Troutman Sanders/Pepper Hamilton/Locke Lord merger?
Electric pozpig
  06/26/25
rofl so three shitty regional midlaw firms merge and beocme ...
Snowy state party of the first part
  06/26/25
and wtf is a #86 Polsinelli is this spaceporn's firm?
Snowy state party of the first part
  06/26/25
wtf is #100 Husch Blackwell LLP
Snowy state party of the first part
  06/26/25
Very prestigious Kansas City, Missouri, firm with a storied ...
Concupiscible lay ape
  06/27/25
180. Good for Millbank buying their way into the V10 via ass...
Maize cocky french chef library
  06/26/25
Boies Schiller has really taken a tumble
Hairraiser Trailer Park Coldplay Fan
  06/26/25
At Boies Schiller Flexner, associates toss aside the life ve...
Snowy state party of the first part
  06/26/25
You know you’ve made it in the legal industry when you...
swashbuckling garnet cuck
  06/26/25
Get your passport ready—DLA Piper has more than 90 off...
Snowy state party of the first part
  06/26/25
Sidley — Come for the sophisticated work and stay for ...
Rose blood rage
  06/27/25
lol cr, very chill happy bros
Avocado nighttime faggotry
  06/27/25
I’ve worked at three big law firms and Sidley was the ...
bat shit crazy chad heaven
  06/27/25
polite, amiable Midwesterners like Barry and Michael Obama
swashbuckling garnet cuck
  06/27/25
wheres Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard and Smith?
provocative menage sweet tailpipe
  06/26/25
where is _._. ______ law? should be top 100 after the pen...
Snowy state party of the first part
  06/26/25
...
hilarious red potus internal respiration
  06/26/25
messenger bag logo facing OUT
Carnelian harsh spot
  06/26/25
My former firm baker hostetler holding down the 64 spot
180 fiercely-loyal location death wish
  06/26/25
...
Zombie-like maroon hissy fit school
  06/27/25
Where does Hamlin Hamlin and McGill rank?
Vigorous toaster institution
  06/27/25
What's board consensus on claiming vault prestige: (a) ranki...
Pale stock car address
  06/27/25
(c), with the argument that it was your hard work that made ...
pearly roast beef field
  06/27/25
relatedly, same question about usnwr ug/ls rankings. (ask...
Snowy state party of the first part
  06/27/25
I think the bands are consistent enough to just use them: ...
Pale stock car address
  06/27/25
How was penn?
Snowy state party of the first part
  06/27/25
(jerry sandusky tp)
Hairraiser Trailer Park Coldplay Fan
  06/27/25
I bet the “Carey” 2 and 3Ls would not be happy i...
Cobalt supple kitchen indirect expression
  06/27/25
...
Snowy state party of the first part
  06/27/25
I’m currently at a V10 and I’d say consensus her...
rusted mental disorder
  06/27/25
Clever Weil-bro post
Pale stock car address
  06/27/25
...
bistre pea-brained orchestra pit immigrant
  06/27/25
...
Snowy state party of the first part
  06/27/25
True although STB is SPS now
pearly roast beef field
  06/27/25
How is STB?
Cobalt supple kitchen indirect expression
  06/27/25
Does Kirkland still SHATTER the market??
awkward brilliant ticket booth prole
  06/27/25
YOURE A PARTNER
Hairraiser Trailer Park Coldplay Fan
  06/27/25
Man, it's still a great shtick for them. In-house business ...
Carnelian harsh spot
  06/27/25
...
Peach big sex offender gay wizard
  06/27/25
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Hairraiser Trailer Park Coldplay Fan
  06/27/25


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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:42 PM
Author: swashbuckling garnet cuck

https://vault.com/best-companies-to-work-for/law/top-100-law-firms-rankings

#1

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

#2

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

#3

Skadden

#4

Latham & Watkins

#5

Kirkland & Ellis

#6

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

#7

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

#8

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

#9

Milbank LLP

#10

Simpson Thacher

#11

Gibson Dunn

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052006)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:44 PM
Author: Snowy state party of the first part

how did S&C, DPW and STB all slip out of the top 5 over the past 20 years

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052012)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:42 PM
Author: milky turdskin

The real question is how on earth is Cravath still number one

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052822)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:45 PM
Author: Snowy state party of the first part

cq. and how did skadden go from long-time top 2-3 to barely in the top 5 (perhaps sometimes out?) to back to solid top 3?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052832)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:48 PM
Author: milky turdskin

They must be bribing people or have some other scam. They’ve been losing partners/business for ages.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052838)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:50 PM
Author: dark nursing home tank

the same way any giants slip. lack of innovation and failure to adjust to modernity

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052842)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 7:41 AM
Author: Honey-headed arousing piazza headpube

Because 20 years is a long fucking time?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053272)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:52 AM
Author: Snowy state party of the first part

still. those firms were in the top 5 for 100 years

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053413)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:07 AM
Author: Hairraiser Trailer Park Coldplay Fan

its still flame. no one thinks kirkland or latham is better than s&c or dpw. skadden perhaps has a case.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053456)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:10 AM
Author: Cobalt supple kitchen indirect expression

CR. This whole “Kirkland is an elite firm” thing is rancid flame. Place is full of UIUC grads.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053468)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:28 PM
Author: Burgundy Beady-eyed Rigor Stag Film

You're stuck in 2005.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49054437)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:34 PM
Author: Snowy state party of the first part

so is xoxohth.com . it was better that way

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49054461)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:34 PM
Author: Burgundy Beady-eyed Rigor Stag Film

not disagreeing there ....

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49054462)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:29 PM
Author: Burgundy Beady-eyed Rigor Stag Film

Yes they do. Things have changed a lot in the past 10-15 years.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49054440)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:46 PM
Author: Snowy state party of the first part

wtf is a #73 Troutman Pepper Locke



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052014)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:28 PM
Author: Electric pozpig

Troutman Sanders/Pepper Hamilton/Locke Lord merger?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052790)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:39 PM
Author: Snowy state party of the first part

rofl so three shitty regional midlaw firms merge and beocme biglaw

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052821)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:47 PM
Author: Snowy state party of the first part

and wtf is a #86 Polsinelli

is this spaceporn's firm?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052016)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:50 PM
Author: Snowy state party of the first part

wtf is #100 Husch Blackwell LLP

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052023)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 8:53 AM
Author: Concupiscible lay ape

Very prestigious Kansas City, Missouri, firm with a storied history and full service range of practice areas.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053336)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:50 PM
Author: Maize cocky french chef library

180. Good for Millbank buying their way into the V10 via associate pay increases.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052025)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:53 PM
Author: Hairraiser Trailer Park Coldplay Fan

Boies Schiller has really taken a tumble

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052039)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:54 PM
Author: Snowy state party of the first part

At Boies Schiller Flexner, associates toss aside the life vest and dive right in, and lawyers at this litigation powerhouse wouldn’t have it any other way. Litigators looking to roll up their sleeves and learn on the job will feel right at home here.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052044)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:20 PM
Author: swashbuckling garnet cuck

You know you’ve made it in the legal industry when you’ve landed a spot at Latham & Watkins.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052774)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:38 PM
Author: Snowy state party of the first part

Get your passport ready—DLA Piper has more than 90 offices (including relationship firms) around the world and is home to more than 4,000 lawyers.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052820)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:13 AM
Author: Rose blood rage

Sidley — Come for the sophisticated work and stay for the polite, amiable Midwestern vibes as well as the sincere commitment to building a welcoming and inclusive workplace.

lol yeah lots of folksy people wandering the halls there. They just love small talk

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053140)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:49 AM
Author: Avocado nighttime faggotry

lol cr, very chill happy bros

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053406)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 12:10 PM
Author: bat shit crazy chad heaven

I’ve worked at three big law firms and Sidley was the most transactional by far. Nobody gave a fuck about anybody else other than their tiny in group and they just rented the Sidley brand name.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053841)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 2:08 PM
Author: swashbuckling garnet cuck

polite, amiable Midwesterners like Barry and Michael Obama

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49054162)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:55 PM
Author: provocative menage sweet tailpipe

wheres Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard and Smith?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052048)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:57 PM
Author: Snowy state party of the first part

where is _._. ______ law?

should be top 100 after the penis verdict

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052055)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:44 PM
Author: hilarious red potus internal respiration



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052828)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:30 PM
Author: Carnelian harsh spot

messenger bag logo facing OUT

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052792)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:54 PM
Author: 180 fiercely-loyal location death wish

My former firm baker hostetler holding down the 64 spot

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052844)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 2:38 AM
Author: Zombie-like maroon hissy fit school



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053127)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:01 AM
Author: Vigorous toaster institution

Where does Hamlin Hamlin and McGill rank?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053137)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 6:14 AM
Author: Pale stock car address

What's board consensus on claiming vault prestige: (a) ranking from your time as an associate, (b) current rank, or (c) whichever is higher

I believe in (a)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053216)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 6:44 AM
Author: pearly roast beef field

(c), with the argument that it was your hard work that made it increase after you left

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053237)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 7:01 AM
Author: Snowy state party of the first part

relatedly, same question about usnwr ug/ls rankings.

(asking for a silent gen friend who went to umich when it was #1)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053245)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 8:05 AM
Author: Pale stock car address

I think the bands are consistent enough to just use them:

HYS (Just use school name)

CCNP (just say top 5 and hope you don't have to explain)

BVMN (just say top 10)

TTT (anywhere lower, pretend you're a plumber)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053287)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:29 AM
Author: Snowy state party of the first part

How was penn?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053374)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:09 AM
Author: Hairraiser Trailer Park Coldplay Fan

(jerry sandusky tp)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053463)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:15 AM
Author: Cobalt supple kitchen indirect expression

I bet the “Carey” 2 and 3Ls would not be happy if they knew their CDO was spending time advertising on xo instead of making connections at regional DLA Piper offices.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053489)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 1:38 PM
Author: Snowy state party of the first part



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49054103)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 7:40 AM
Author: rusted mental disorder

I’m currently at a V10 and I’d say consensus here is (c) - also FWIW no one is under any illusion that Kirkland and Kirkland branded products (e.g., Skadden and Latham) are prestigious. No one at my T6 (historical) wanted to go there.

The legacy undisputed V5 is WLRK, CSM, S&C, DPW and STB.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053271)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 8:03 AM
Author: Pale stock car address

Clever Weil-bro post

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053286)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 8:43 AM
Author: bistre pea-brained orchestra pit immigrant



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053324)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:29 AM
Author: Snowy state party of the first part



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053373)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:43 AM
Author: pearly roast beef field

True although STB is SPS now



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053393)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:11 AM
Author: Cobalt supple kitchen indirect expression

How is STB?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053474)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:19 AM
Author: awkward brilliant ticket booth prole

Does Kirkland still SHATTER the market??

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053501)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:20 AM
Author: Hairraiser Trailer Park Coldplay Fan

YOURE A PARTNER

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053507)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 2:20 PM
Author: Carnelian harsh spot

Man, it's still a great shtick for them. In-house business guys are impressed

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49054201)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 12:01 PM
Author: Peach big sex offender gay wizard



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053812)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 12:02 PM
Author: Hairraiser Trailer Park Coldplay Fan



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053817)