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	Money found in toilets in Japan

kkcapricorn

7-12-2007 4:42 PM

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kkcapricorn says:

He could've found a better means of distribution. What if a person went in and sat on the toilet without looking? How far will people go for money? Hmmmm

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7-15-2007 8:26 PM

teajay1111

How bizarre. Interesting clip, thanks for sharing.

I guess someone just wanted to be discrete and direct about contributing tips to the people who have to clean up after all the s#1t in their WC. I can't imagine the pay to be too good.

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