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[–] xthexder@l.sw0.com 6 points 3 years ago (2 children)

You live near the Department of Motor Vehicles? /s

I have no clue where "the DMV area" is, even after Googling.

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[–] ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 3 years ago

D.C., Maryland, and Virginia?

Idk either just a guess.

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[–] jscummy@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

Didn't try too hard there, did you

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[–] Perfide@reddthat.com 4 points 3 years ago

Why would I google when it's much easier and much funnier to assume they meant the Department of Motor Vehicles?

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