Cello Scrotum Disease a Hoax


	Cello Scrotum Disease a Hoax

Kelika

1-31-2009 5:04 PM

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2-1-2009 10:38 AM

Rodlian

Well I'm certainly glad to hear that beautiful things can be enjoyed from an amazing piece of craftsmanship and a cello. BA-ZING!

http://random.ology.com/2009/01/28/bach-cant-hurt-your-balls-cello-scrotum-revealed-as-hoax/

-Jared J. H. Catapano (ology.com)

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