Because E.T. eventually went home!
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They keep dropping their trunks.
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Because he has such yuuuuge fans!
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Two, one to call Daddy, and one to get the (pick one:) mineral water/Tab.
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Two, one to screw it in, and another to repent.
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Fo Drizzle!
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Meet Patty.
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Does it have to be a light bulb? I've got this neat candle holder...
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People must be dying to get in there.
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