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It's On There For A Reason

“Does this smell OK to you?”

“Yeah. Why?â€?

“It’s past the expiration date. I don’t like to eat or drink anything that’s past the expiration date.â€?

“What? Why? That’s just on there …â€?

“It’s on there for a reason.â€?

“Yeah, but that doesn’t mean …â€?

“I’m not taking any chances.â€?

“Come on.â€?

“No. No. I’m throwing it away.â€?

No, you’re not. If you don’t want it, fine. But I’ll have it.â€?

“Whatever.â€?

“Oh … Jesus. God.â€?

“What?â€?

“… oh, oh …â€?

“Told you.â€?

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