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Saturn

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ping ping ping

on: July 28, 2004, 06:30:47 AM

I saw this comic today and couldn't stop laughing at it:

https://toothpastefordinner.com/062002/ping-ping-ping.gif

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Tash

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Reply #1 on: July 28, 2004, 02:51:31 PM

YES i hate that!people'd do it and i'd be like SHUTUP and they don't understand the fact that it completely clashes and ruins the piece! agh some people are morons

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Reply #2 on: July 28, 2004, 03:56:54 PM

...and then there's the people who want to sit beside you as close to the middle of the piano as you play ... and then go PING PING PING!

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willcowskitz

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Reply #3 on: July 28, 2004, 06:31:41 PM

Funny and true

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janice

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Reply #4 on: July 28, 2004, 06:52:39 PM

Unfortunately, that is sooooo true! I just emailed that to my teacher. LOL

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donjuan

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Reply #5 on: July 28, 2004, 07:50:47 PM

My sister always does that to me! ohhhh painful memories!

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Reply #6 on: July 29, 2004, 01:02:14 AM

Don't forget about those who reach out for one quick Ping!

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Tash

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Reply #7 on: July 29, 2004, 03:45:22 AM

or beter yet they attempt to play what you're playing but are however on the wrong note and in the wrong key (or in no key most probably)

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Reply #8 on: August 02, 2004, 04:37:01 AM

How about those that play something like Amazing Grace and start on the wrong note and play in the wrong mode, but ocntinue to play anyway with a slightly confused look.

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