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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Cyprus

Alternative title: Liars in Cyprus The next country might not have a lot of success at Eurovision, but it came close to it in 2018 with something very hot. Here is Cyprus’ entry: Silia Kapsis — Liar 17-year-old Vasiliki Silia Kapsis (December 5, 2006) is an Australian-Cypriot singer, dancer, and actress. She was the second…

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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Poland

Alternative title: Building Polish Towers 30 years after debuting at the contest with a silver medal, the 2-time JESC winners are building a tower to victory, we hope. Here is Poland’s entry: Luna — The Tower 24-year-old Aleksandra Katarzyna Wielgomas (Luna, August 28, 1999) is a Polish singer and songwriter. She was internally chosen to…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Spain

Alternative title: Spanish Zorras Come Out to Play They won twice in the 60s and nabbed a JESC win back in 2004, and are now planning to host JESC 2024. Here is Spain’s entry: Nebulossa — Zorra Husband and wife duo Mark Dasousa (January 2, 1974) and Maria Bas (September 18, 1968) are the Spanish…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Iceland

Alternative title: Being Scared of Heights in Iceland Despite being the only Nordic country not to win Eurovision, this country got some memorable entries under its belt. Here is Iceland’s entry: Hera Bjork — Scared of Heights 52-year-old Hera Bjork Þórhallsdóttir (March 29, 1972) is an Icelandic singer and a previous Eurovision participant. She represented…

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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Greece

Alternative title: The 2024 Greek Tour Almost 2 decades after winning Eurovision, this country is on a hunt for a second, and personally, I think they should. Here is Greece’s entry: Marina Satti — Zari 37-year-old Marina Satti (December 26, 1986) is a Greek singer, songwriter, actress, and music producer. She was chosen internally on…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Azerbaijan

Alternative title: Being Taken For a Ride in Azerbaijan The one-time champs are on the host seat for today’s post. Here is Azerbaijan’s entry: Fahree ft Ilkin Dovlatov — Özünlə Apar 29-year-old Fakhri Ismayilov (Fahree, April 11, 1995) is an Azerbaijan singer and songwriter. He will be joined on stage by 33-year-old mugham singer Ilkin…

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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Slovenia

Alternative title: My Name is Veronika and I’m Coming From Slovenia Today we’re looking at another former member of Yugoslavia. Here is Slovenia’s entry: Raiven — Veronika Having just turned 28, Sara Briški Cirman (Raiven, April 26, 1996) is a Slovenian singer, songwriter, and harpist. She was chosen to represent Slovenia on December 12, 2023.…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Croatia

Alternative title: Baby Lasagna — A New Croatian Delicacy This country is having a ball on the betting odds as of late. They won Eurovision once as part of Yugoslavia and they won JESC as an independent. They are looking to win the senior edition for the first time as an independent nation. Here is…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: United Kingdom

Alternative title: United Kingdom Gets Dizzy Last year’s hosts and 5-time champs are also still riding on a high since their 2nd place finish in 2022. Here is United Kingdom’s entry: Olly Alexander — Dizzy 33-year-old Oliver Alexander Thornton (July 15, 1990) is a British singer-songwriter and LGBT activist. He was known for being the…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Italy

Alternative Title: The Italian Boredom Project This country is still riding on a high after their latest win in 2021. Here is Italy’s entry: Angelina Mango — La Noia Angelina Mango (April 10, 2001) is an Italian singer-songwriter. She became the first Italian woman in 10 years to win San Remo on February 10, 2024,…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Moldova

Alternative title: Finding Ourselves in the Middle of Moldova The country that gave us the Epic Sax Guy and train enthusiasts are on the clock today. Here is Moldova’s entry: Natalia Barbu — In The Middle 44-year-old Natalia Barbu (August 22, 1979) is a Moldovan singer and songwriter who is no stranger to the Eurovision…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: San Marino

Alternative title: San Marino Makes a Wish This country might be small, but it’s mighty (and even hosted an artist from my home state lol). Here is San Marino’s entry: Megara — 11:11 Megara is a Spanish rock band consisting of Kenzy Loevett (August 14, 1991), Vitti Crocutta (May 15, 1990), Tio Rober Bueno (July…

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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Ukraine

Alternative title: TIL Teresa and Maria Are Two Ukrainian Heroines The three-time winners are up today, serving us a duo. Here is Ukraine’s entry: Jerry Heil & Alyona Alyona — Teresa & Maria 28-year-old Yana Oleksandrivna Shemaieva (Jerry Heil, October 21, 1995) and 32-year-old Aliona Olehivna Savranenko (Alyona Alyona, June 14, 1991) are an Ukrainian…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Portugal

Alternative title: Portugal Screams From the Rooftops They finally took victory in 2017 after competing for almost 6 decades, and they’re vying for a second. Here is Portugal’s entry: iolanda — Grito 29-year-old Iolanda Costa (November 4, 1994) is a Portuguese singer and songwriter. She won the 2024 edition of Festival da Canção to fly…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Netherlands

Alternative title: The Dutch Europapa Today we’ll be looking at the 5-time Eurovision winner and one-time JESC winner. Here is the Netherlands’ entry: Joost Klein — Europapa 26-year-old Joost Klein (November 10, 1997) is a Dutch musician, rapper, and former YouTuber. He was selected to represent the Netherlands on December 11, 2023, with his song…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Armenia

Alternative title: Armenia, the Jako of All Trades This country might not have an ESC victory yet, but already has two JESC victories under their belt. Here is Armenia’s entry: Ladaniva — Jako Ladaniva is a French-Armenian world music group. The duo are French multi-instrumentalist Louis Thomas (January 22, 1987) and Armenian singer Jaklin Baghdasaryan…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Austria

Alternative title: We Will Rave in Austria This country has two wins, one of them just 10 years ago. Today I’ll be looking at Austria’s entry: Kaleen — We Will Rave 29-year-old Marie-Sophie Kreissl (Kaleen, November 12, 1994) is an Austrian singer, dancer, and choreographer. She was internally chosen on January 16, 2024 to represent…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Israel

Alternative title: A Category 5 Hurricane Hits Israel (Not Literally) Today I’ll be looking at the 4-time winner and the EBU’s darling country of 2024. Here is Israel’s entry: Eden Golan — Hurricane 20-year-old Eden Golan (October 5, 2003) is a Russian-Israeli singer who had previously taken part in the Russian selection for JESC in…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Finland

Alternative title: Finland Doesn’t Play By the Rules (But They Might Just Have To) Today it’s last year’s runners-up with one victory already in the bag. Here is Finland’s entry: Windows95man — No Rules! 38-year-old Teemu Keisteri (August 22, 1985) is a Finnish visual artist and DJ. He’ll be joined by 29-year-old Henri Piispanen (May…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Norway

Alternative title: The Wolves Are Back in Norway Today I’ll be focusing on the 3-time winners who, this year, sent a set a twins to represent a neighboring country. Here is Norway’s entry: Gåte — Ulveham Gåte is a Norwegian folk band specializing in Norwegian folk, electronica, and metal. The band consists of Gunnhild Sundli…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Albania

Alternative title: Brave like Albanian Titans Today I’ll be focusing on the country with the most song/language revamps per capita (debatable) with a track record of picking entries around Christmastime. Here is Albania’s entry: Besa Kokëdhima — Titan Besa Kokëdhima (May 29, 1986) is an Albanian singer and a former Kënga Magjike winner. She was…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Belgium

Alternative title: The Party’s Not Over Yet in Belgium Today we’re focusing on a one-time champion from almost 40 years ago. Here is Belgium’s entry: Mustii — Before the Party’s Over 33-year-old Thomas Michel Mustin (Mustii, November 21, 1990) is a Belgian actor, singer, and songwriter. He was the very first artist to be announced…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Australia

Alternative title: One Aussie Blood Today we’re heading down under to a country that had quite a successful debut despite broadcasting it for over 40 years. Here is Australia’s entry Electric Fields — One Milkali (One Blood) Electric Fields is an Australian electronic music duo made up of Michael Ross (December 11, 1981) and Zaachariaha…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Estonia

Alternative title: Estonia (doesn’t) know what to do with (those) (drugs) Today I’ll be looking at the 2001 Eurovision champs who also made a JESC debut last fall. Here is Estonia’s entry: 5MIINUST and Puuluup — (Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi Estonian hip-hop group 5MIINUST is made up of Kristjan Jakobson (Kohver, November…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Sweden

Alternative title: Sweden’s Eurovision Run is Unforgettable Up next is the current champions and the second country to win the contest 7 times. Here is Sweden’s entry: Marcus & Martinus — Unforgettable 22-year-old twins Marcus Gunnarsen and Martinus Gunnarsen (February 21, 2002) are a Norwegian dance-pop duo. They won MGP Kids in 2012 in their…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Czech Republic

Alternative title: Czech Republic Puts Itself on a Pedestal This next country hasn’t had much success at Eurovision at first, but it’s been enjoying a qualifying run as of late. Here is the Czech Republic’s entry: Aiko — Pedestal 24-year-old Alena Shirmanova-Kostebelova (Aiko, December 26, 1999) is a Russian-Czech singer. She was one of 7…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Luxembourg

Alternative title: Luxembourg Fights Back After 31 years The time has come. I never thought that they would do it. But they did it. Luxembourg returns to the contest after 31 years and for the first time since I started my Eurofan journey in 2009. They have 5 wins already and are starting again for…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: France

Alternative title: France Sends Their Love Up next are the 5-time Eurovision champs (and 3-time JESC champs) who haven’t topped the leaderboard since 1977. Here is France’s entry: Slimane — Mon Amour Slimane Nebchi (October 13, 1989) is a French singer and songwriter. He won the French version of The Voice in 2016. Slimane has…

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Writing Prompt

Summer and Winter Olympics

With the summer one coming up, I enjoy watching swimming the first week and athletics the next. I also enjoy watching soccer, basketball (especially when Team USA wins a gold), field hockey, handball, table tennis, triathlon, and rhythmic gymnastics On the winter games, my favorites are alpine skiing, figure skating, hockey (especially USA v Canada),…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Ireland

Alternative title: Ireland Brings the Doomsday Blues Today I’m taking on the first of two countries with 7 wins with a heavy risk to take. Here is Ireland’s entry: Bambie Thug — Doomsday Blue 31-year-old Bambie Ray Robinson (March 6, 1993) is an Irish singer and songwriter known for breaking grounds. They took part in…

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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Germany

Alternative title: Germany is On The Run Today we had to pin down the country with 2 wins and have an (almost) perfect attendance at the contest. Here is Germany’s entry: Isaak — Always On The Run 29-year-old Isaak Guderian (January 31, 1995) is a German singer with Icelandic roots thanks to his mother. He…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Serbia

Alternative title: Serbia Names Their Lilacs Ramonda Today, we’re heading to a country that famously won on its debut as an independent nation and has had quite a successful run in the years since. Here is Serbia’s entry: Teya Dora — Ramonda 31-year-old Teya Dora (Teodora Pavlovska, May 1, 1992) is a Serbian singer and…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Latvia

Alternative title: Something so hollow is happening in Latvia Up next is a country that hasn’t seen a finals run since 2016 and was a previous Eurovision winner. Here is Latvia’s entry: Dons — Hollow Nearing his 40th birthday, Dons (Artūrs Šingirejs, April 10, 1984) is a Latvian singer and songwriter, mostly in pop and…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Switzerland

Alternative title: Switzerland Breaks the Code Next up is the 2-time Eurovision winner, the most neutral country in the world (?), and their latest attempt at victory with Switzerland’s entry: Nemo — The Code 24-year-old Nemo Mettler (August 3, 1999) is a Swiss rapper, singer, and musician. They had previously appeared on Masked Singer Switzerland…

by dezbee2008
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EUROVISION 2024 REVIEW: Georgia

Alternative title: Georgia Attempts to Put Out the Fire It’s the beginning of my blog series on Eurovision 2024. This is where I’ll be giving my personal opinions on each entry. Today, I’ll start with the country with three Junior Eurovision victories, but none yet on the senior side. Here is Georgia’s entry: Nutsa Buzaladze…

by dezbee2008
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COMING SOON: Eurovision 2024

It’s time once again for me to give my opinions on the Eurovision class of 2024. This year, 37 countries put forth their entries for the upcoming contest in Malmo, Sweden, this May, and I will say this… this is a good group. Now, of course, I want to address a couple of things. First,…

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 24, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 23, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 22, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 21, 2024)

It’s my 35th birthday today! Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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None thanks

What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? I’m not really a tattoos kind of person. It’s not the permanent aspect I’m worried about, it’s the part about getting poked. Plus my family being against it really shaped my perspective, so it just helps.

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 20, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 19, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 18, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 17, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 16, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 15, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 14, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 13, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 12, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 11, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 10, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 9, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 8, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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The Disappointment That is the US Primaries

My home state of Florida will have its primaries for both the GOP and Democratic parties on March 19. I already know where they’re going on both fronts. I also already made my choice for who I’m voting for in November, but that’s not why I’m writing this. I am actually disappointed that a) we…

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 7, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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I’m conflicted on this…

So, yesterday, someone who follows James Somerton on Twitter posted a screenshot of what appears to be his suicide/unalive note (because his Twitter was locked) and it set off a bunch of discourse there and on Reddit. If you don’t know what happened to get to this point, here’s a small recap December 2023: Another…

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 6, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 5, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008
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Tap Color Pro Pic of the Day (March 4, 2024)

Since I’m winding down on my Pokemon Violet playthrough, I thought it would be a good time to showcase another game I’m literally obsessed with… Tap Color Pro. I’ve already made a few posts about it, but I think I will post a picture of my completions here

by dezbee2008

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