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[When it comes on, the video is well-framed and perfectly focused on a small, pudgy boy with neatly coiffed white hair. He takes a moment to adjust his tie, then the little American flag pin on his lapel, and then finally looks up.]

Oh, my! Did this thing start up already? Silly me. Well, this isn't anything formal, anyhow! I just thought I'd introduce my little ol' self. Hello, America! I'm Gideon Gleeful, new in town, just here to help... Where I can, you know, I just do what I can. I'd be real grateful if any of y'all could give me a few tips! It's hard to know what's what with all these darn powers and politics. Awful complicated, real nasty situation. But, oh, don't get me wrong, I'm still pleased as punch to be here! Thanks for havin' me. Truly, I mean that.

Well, I won't waste any more of your time, I know we got some busy folks out there! But do get back to me, I'd love to get to know all y'all. Bye bye now!

[And with a wink and a wave, he reaches out and ends the feed.]

Comments

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[Because she's hella nosy.]

Uh... why do you want a broom?

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I just want to keep it in arm's reach in chase I need to chase a rodent out of here.

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Is he that bad? What happened?

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[Stan scoffs lightly and rolls his eyes.] He's just sworn vengeance on the entire family because he's mad that Mabel won't date him, the little creep.

Don't get me wrong, he is hilariously incompetent, and a good sweep-out tends to do the job. But the attempted break-ins and attempted murders are really annoying.

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... Ew. What a jerk.

[Note to self: get Stan a broom ASAP. No one messes with Mabel.]

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A jerk with terrible hair, and little gerbil hands.

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That's mean!

[She has to stop herself from giggling, though (and a tiny snigger might have escaped). He does have tiny gerbil hands.]