Balloon Boy: "...We did this for the show."

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	Balloon Boy: "...We did this for the show."

infidel70

10-16-2009 12:00 AM

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10-16-2009 3:17 AM

merrie

If it turns out to have been a hoax, I'd be angry about all
the rescue folks searching like maniacs. And Mr. Heene
would be a "pin-head" for pulling the ridiculous stunt.

10-16-2009 9:58 AM

Antara

sounds like he sure let it slip!

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