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Rolex Watches

From: Robert Karl Skoglund
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I could not sleep last night, knowing that I wouldn't know a counterfeit Rolex watch if I saw one Read the full description.

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How many Rolex watches did you buy for Christmas gifts last year

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How many Rolex watches did you buy for Christmas gifts last year

Transcript

You hear would-be intellectuals putting down television all the time. Their mantra is that there is nothing worth watching on television. Perhaps it is the redneck in me, but I beg to disagree. This morning I saw part of an educational television program that I would describe as nothing short of vital. It explained how I could keep from getting cheated when I bought rolex watches. If you can think of anything you would rather see on television than how to tell a real rolex watch from a counterfeit rolex watch, please tell me what it is. I’m humble at humblefarmer dot com. I’ve heard a lot about rolex watches over the years, but I don’t know what they are and I don’t think I’ve ever seen one. Have you? And please notice that I said I saw part of the program. That’s because I was so busy taking notes so I could tell you about it that I didn’t see how it ended.
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Intro and Outro

INTRO:

You hear would-be intellectuals putting down television all the time. Their mantra is that there is nothing worth watching on television.

OUTRO:

And please notice that I said I saw part of the program. That’s because I was so busy taking notes so I could tell you about it that I didn’t see how it ended.