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On 80s ‘Retro’

The 12 y.o.: It’s a really cute jacket. It looks like leather, but it’s Forever 21, so I’m sure it’s not. How much is it, mom?
The Mom: Uh, nineteen eighty.
The 12 y.o.: I want to know how much it costs, not what year it was made!

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