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Duel of the Debates

Three fighters enter. One champion leaves.Each episode of Duel of the Debates, three self-proclaimed movie warriors enter the arena to face a single movie-related question. There are no safe picks, no mercy, and no surrender. Swords clash in the form of hot takes. Shields shatter under ruthless cross-examinations. Alliances crumble the moment someone brings up box office numbers.From horror icons to cinematic disasters, nothing is off limits. Logic is tested, pride is wounded, and someone inevitably realizes they built their entire argument on a movie they have not seen in ten years.In this kingdom of nerdy combat, only one debater leaves victorious. Choose your champion wisely. ⚔️🔥👑🎬

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    Death vs The Entity: Which Horror Villain Is Impossible to Beat?

    Two unstoppable forces enter the arena in this horror movie debate episode. Death from Final Destination faces The Entity from It Follows in a battle to decide which horror villain is truly impossible to escape.We examine the rules, curses, tactics, and sheer terror behind both supernatural threats while special guest judge Sydney delivers the final verdict. Plus, newcomer Jennie enters the battlefield for her first debate.Which nightmare would survive the war of horror legends?#FinalDestination #ItFollows #HorrorMovies #MovieDebate--------------------LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/duelofthedebates/https://www.tiktok.com/@duelofthedebatesCheck out Danny and Dan on Scene It Before: @SceneItBeforeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    What is the Best Movie Creature Design?

    Greetings spectators one and all. Prepare for the final duel between Joe and Pat, where only one creature and one contender can claim the crown. Flaming Godzilla burns with unstoppable power, while the Indominus Rex brings calculated terror and genetic perfection. Which design truly reigns supreme?--------------------LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/duelofthedebates/https://www.tiktok.com/@duelofthedebatesCheck out Danny and Dan on Scene It Before: @SceneItBeforeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Movies that DIDN'T AGE WELL

    Joe and Pat join us again for another bout of epic battle. This time: a movie that didn't age well. Is it Get Him to the Greek? What Woman Want? Listen and find out in the battle for the ages or like.... of the week.--------------------LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/duelofthedebates/https://www.tiktok.com/@duelofthedebatesCheck out Danny and Dan on Scene It Before: @SceneItBeforeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    The Best COMIC BOOK MOVIE (Not MCU or DCEU)

    Salutations one and all! Allow us to introduce new fighters Joe and Patrick. Today they fight through blood and bone to determine just which Non-MCU or DCEU comic book movie is the best! Jim Carrey's classic The Mask or Guillermo Del Toro's unique vision for Hellboy? Only time will tell... that being 30 mins or so. Let's Fight!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Another Movie That Would Be BETTER with a SHORTER RUNTIME

    For Cameron and Ben's FINAL Match-up on Duel of the Debates this month, we pose the grand question: Which Movie Would be better with a Shorter Runtime? Is it Wicked Part One or The Fisher King? Stay Tuned to find out! Let's Duel!--------------------LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/duelofthedebates/https://www.tiktok.com/@duelofthedebatesCheck out Danny and Dan on Scene It Before: @SceneItBeforeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Pick the NEXT BIG Hollywood Actor

    Ben and Cameron join us once again. This time they punch, kick, jab, eye-poke, and choke their way through a vicious fight to determine who will be the Next Big Thing in Hollywood: Josh O'Connor or Drew Starkey? Let the best debater win! Let's Duel!--------------------LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/duelofthedebates/https://www.tiktok.com/@duelofthedebatesCheck out Danny and Dan on Scene It Before: @SceneItBeforeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Who is the MOST VERSATILE Filmmaker?

    Cameron joins us once more to fight against Ben, a newcomer from realms unknown. Their mission: to determine who is the more versatile filmmaker. Is it Steven Spielberg and his storied career or is it Luca Guadagnino and his unique sensibilities? Watch and find out. Let's Fight!--------------------LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/duelofthedebates/https://www.tiktok.com/@duelofthedebatesCheck out Danny and Dan on Scene It Before: @SceneItBeforeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Who Needs to STOP?! | Devil's Advocate

    On our final fight between The People's Choice Paul and John, we pull a little switcharoo in the depths of battle: Devil's Advocate! Each fighter now must argue FOR their opponent's choice, not AGAINST! Very devious indeed. Who Needs to Just Stop MORE: Jared Leto or Vin Diesel?--------------------LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/duelofthedebates/https://www.tiktok.com/@duelofthedebatesCheck out Danny and Dan on Scene It Before: @SceneItBeforeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Who Needs a CAREER REVIVAL?

    Salutations once again good patrons! This week we have an interesting affair of stolen and down-trodden careers. Today we ask John and Paul which actor deserves a career revival: Johnny Depp or Gerard Butler? Let's Duel!--------------------LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/duelofthedebates/https://www.tiktok.com/@duelofthedebatesCheck out Danny and Dan on Scene It Before: @SceneItBeforeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    The Most INSUFFERABLE Fictional Character

    In our first head-to-head battle we shall bear witness to two Duel of the Debates Veterans: John and Paul as they fight over which character is MORE INSUFFERABLE. Skyler White from Breaking Bad or Randy Pearson from That 70s Show. Let's Duel!--------------------LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/duelofthedebates/https://www.tiktok.com/@duelofthedebatesCheck out Danny and Dan on Scene It Before: @SceneItBeforeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Replace EVERYONE with MUPPETS Except One Human!

    This time around our fighters: Chris, Erica, and Alex are faced with a complicated dilemma... Which movie would be best if every actor was switched out for MUPPETS except for one? Legally Blonde? The Thing? Twilight? Only time will tell in this battle for the ages!--------------------LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/duelofthedebates/https://www.tiktok.com/@duelofthedebatesCheck out Danny and Dan on Scene It Before: @SceneItBeforeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Which Actor/Actress DOESN'T Deserve the HATE?

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    What is the BEST YEAR IN MOVIES?

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    The CRINGIEST ACTING PERFORMANCE

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    What is the Best Movie SOUNDTRACK?

    Greetings for one last round with these valiant fighters! Miyah, The Poeple's Choice Paul, and Cameron have battled it out for Mid Movie and Cult Classic, now prepare for the hardest fought battle yet: The Best Movie Soundtrack! Is it Footloose? Baby Driver? High School Musical 2? Watch and find out. Let the Debates Begin!--------------------LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/duelofthedebates/https://www.tiktok.com/@duelofthedebatesCheck out Danny and Dan on Scene It Before: @SceneItBeforeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Movies that DESERVE to be Cult Classics!

    We are joined again this week by fighters Miyah, Cameron, and the Poeple's Choice himself, Paul! Watch as these brave veterans of Duel of the Debates bash, slash, and crash their way to victory! This week they battle over which movie deserves to be a Cult Classic: Bee Movie, Top Secret!, or Power Rangers (2017). Let the Debates begin!--------------------LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/duelofthedebates/https://www.tiktok.com/@duelofthedebatesCheck out Danny and Dan on Scene It Before: @SceneItBeforeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Picking the Most MID Movie

    After a deadly and epic tournament, it is time to resume the regular games. We present to you the Most Mid Movie, the most middle of the road, lukewarm, white rice, meh film in existence. Today's fighters: "The Poeple's Choice" Paul, Cameron, and a newcomer Miyah. Is the most mid movie of all time Forrest Gump? The Phantom Menace? Fever Pitch? Who knows?! Watch and find out! Let's fight!--------------------LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/duelofthedebates/https://www.tiktok.com/@duelofthedebatesCheck out Danny and Dan on Scene It Before: @SceneItBeforeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    The Best LIVING DIRECTOR of the Past 25 Years | Tournament of Champions Round 3

    We come to our last week of qualifying rounds, leading up to the Ultimate Challenge. We already have two winners, now find out who is the third. Could it be Sean with his pick for Quentin Tarantino? James with Christopher Nolan? Poo! with Ryan Coogler? Watch and find out. Let the Debates Begin!--------------------LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/duelofthedebates/https://www.tiktok.com/@duelofthedebatesCheck out Danny and Dan on Scene It Before: @SceneItBeforeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    The Best LIVING ACTRESS of the Past 25 Years | Tournament of Champions Round 2

    We continue our Tournament of Champions with this week's argument: Who is the Best Living Actress of the Past 25 Years? Our champions Jade, Sydney, and Hailee join us this week to battle it out. Could it be Emma Stone? Sandra Bullock? Charlize Theron? Watch and find out!--------------------LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/duelofthedebates/https://www.tiktok.com/@duelofthedebatesCheck out Danny and Dan on Scene It Before: @SceneItBeforeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    The Best MOVIE of the Past 25 Years | Tournament of Champions FINAL ROUND

    We have come to the conclusion of the epic even that is the Tournament of Champions! Sydney, James, and John have fought hard to make it here and now they must go head-to-head-to-head to determine which movie is the BEST OF THE PAST 25 YEARS! Is it Gladiator? Stardust? Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind? Watch and find out! Let the Debates... Begin!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    The Best LIVING ACTOR of the Past 25 Years | Tournament of Champions Round 1

    Welcome to our TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS! 9 Fighters will compete to get to the single: The Crown. Today's topic is the Best Living Actor with Champions Paul, John, and Joe. Who will be the champion? Could it be Josh Brolin? Daniel Day-Lewis? Jake Gyllenhaal? Watch to find out and we'll see you every week leading up to the FINAL BATTLE of each winner from these preliminary debates.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Who Should Play the NEXT James Bond?

    For the last week of Tom and John's stay our fighters get down to business slashing and blocking insults and martinis with this week's topic: Who should be the next James Bond? Could it be Jack O'Connell, Paul Mescal, or Aaron Taylor-Johnson? Watch to find out the brutal outcome!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    The WORST Tom Cruise Movie

    Good morrow viewers of this tourney! Today our challengers Tom, John, and Danny slash, stab, and wit their way through a tremendous debate with nothing but their barbed words. Today's topic: Which Tom Cruise Movie is thew WORST? The Mummy (2017), Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, or Knight and Day. All stinkers to be sure, but which one smells of manure the worst? Watch and find out!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    UNPOPULAR OPINION: A Movie You HATE That Everyone LOVES

    Today our brave fighters Tom, John, and Danny go head-to-head-to-head to fight to the death (of their egos) to get down to brass tacks: What is a movie that you personally cannot stand but somehow everyone seems to love it. Could it be Pixar's Soul, Spirited Away, or Wonder Woman? Watch and find out!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Movies Made Better with a SHORTER Runtime

    Salutations once again good people of the internet. Today our fighters go up against one another to determine which movie would be most improved if its runtime were shorter. The picks: King Kong (2005), Zack Snyder's Justice League, or The Aviator. T'was a bloody affair but one fighter prevailed. Could it be Paul? Sydney? Danny? Watch and find out!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    What is the WORST Plot Twist EVER?

    Good day, Lords and Ladies! On this day we host yet another faire of delightful banter and sharp barbed remarks for Duel of the Debates. Today's challengers Paul and Sydney yet again face off with Danny to determine which movie has the worst plot twist. Could it be Remember Me's surprise 9/11 scene? Maybe it is the aliens from Signs being sensitive to water. Or perhaps it is the twist in Contact where there is a second machine after the first one is destroyed. It is sure to be a hard fought and hard-won battle between these three great fighters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    The Best ATHLETE turned ACTOR

    Greetings and salutations once again. It is great to have you Sydney and Paul back to fight to the death (not really) over just who is the best athlete that had a latter acting career. Could it be Dwayne Johnson with his mainstream appeal? Dave Bautista with his current hot streak? Maybe it is Carl Weather and his long-time legacy? Witness the fiercest battle yet!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Pitch a SINISTER SIX Movie

    Welcome to the first SPECIAL EPISODE! Our champions must display their talents at pitching a movie to noted Hollywood Executive, Kevin... Watch as Sean, Scott, and Danny battle for supremacy over which SINISTER SIX movie is best!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    The Best SUPERHERO CARTOON of the '90s

    Greetings patrons! Once again we bring on new fighters to show the world who is superior on the battlefield. Today's guest fighters: Sean and Scott, brother against brother against that other guy to determine which superhero cartoon from the 1990s is the BEST! Is it Spider-Man: The Animated Series? Silver Surfer? Batman: The Animated Series? Only Dan can decide in this action-packed episode of Duel of the Debates! Let's fight!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Best ANIMATED Movie of the 2010s

    Wrapping up the final battle in the blood bath that is Duel of the Debates this month, our returning champions Sydney and Mary Francis... and Danny, fight it out in a no holds barred struggle to find out which animated movie from the 2010s reigns supreme. Could it be Coco, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, or How to Train Your Dragon? Watch and find out! Let the fight begin!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    The BEST MCU Movie

    We are joined once again by guest fighters Mary Francis and Sydney! This week our brave warriors... and Danny fight over which MCU Movie is the BEST! Could it be Black Panther with its cultural significance and Best Picture nomination? Captain America: Civil War's groundbreaking character building? Infinity War's ambitious crossover? Stay tuned for the greatest duel yet!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    WORST Movie Sequel

    3 fighters enter... 3 fighters leave but 1 is cooler than the rest. This is Duel of the Debates! Introducing new fighters: Sydney and Mary Francis, they and Danny fight to the half hour mark about what the worst movie sequel is. The picks: Now You See Me 2, Wonder Woman 1984, and Rob Zombie's Halloween II. This one sure was a blood bath... sorta.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    The Best Non-Traditional CHRISTMAS MOVIE

    Good day commoners, and merry happy. This week our challengers find themselves feuding over the question of what is the best "christmas" movie or non-traditional movie. Could it be the usual proposition of Die Hard, or maybe a little known classic The Ref, or the romantic comedy classic Bridget Jones's Diary? Watch as Danny, Jade, and Paul fight to the death (not really) to prove who is right!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    The Best TV PILOT Ever?

    We gather here again this week with Danny, Jade, and Paul to fight over which TV pilot is the best ever made: The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, or The O.C. Watch as the fighters battle to the bloody end, giving no quarter to one another. Let's duel... or debate!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    What is the WORST Movie/TV Trope?

    Time for some new fighters! This week, challengers Paul, Jade, and Danny go toe-to-toe-to-toe in order to see who comes out on top with the worst movie or tv trope. Could it be whenever soemone coughs it mesn they're dying or maybe enemies to lovers or perhaps the third act misunderstanding? All are super annoying to be sure. We regail you with arguments galore! Grab a turkey leg and enjoy the mayhem!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Who is the Best Director with 5 MOVIES OR LESS?

    Salutations again! For out next battle to the death our three journeymen tussle with the notion of who is the Best Director with 5 movies or less?? Is it The Daniels with their out of the box humor with giant amounts of heart, or modern horror wonderkind Jordan Peele, or is it dark comedic dramatic director Martin McDonagh? Stick around and see who comes out on top, this week with guest fighters James and Cameron!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    TV Shows that Should've Been a Movie

    Welcome to Duel of the Debates! This week our honorable warriors go head-to-head to determine which TV Show would've been best suited as a single movie. Our fighters Danny, Cameron, and James have each picked Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Curse (2024), and Squid Game Season 1 respectively. Who wins? Watch to find out and leave a comment of what YOU think is the best TV Show that should've been a movie! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    UNPOPULAR OPINION: A Movie You Like but Everyone Else Hates

    Greetings to our first episode of Duel of the Debates! This is a show where three fighters battle "to the death" about a particular topic. This week our question is "A Movie You Like but Everyone Else Hates". Watch as Danny, James, and Cameron argue over which movie is best: Armageddon, Freddy Got Fingered, or The Phantom Menace!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Three fighters enter. One champion leaves.Each episode of Duel of the Debates, three self-proclaimed movie warriors enter the arena to face a single movie-related question. There are no safe picks, no mercy, and no surrender. Swords clash in the form of hot takes. Shields shatter under ruthless cross-examinations. Alliances crumble the moment someone brings up box office numbers.From horror icons to cinematic disasters, nothing is off limits. Logic is tested, pride is wounded, and someone inevitably realizes they built their entire argument on a movie they have not seen in ten years.In this kingdom of nerdy combat, only one debater leaves victorious. Choose your champion wisely. ⚔️🔥👑🎬

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