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We Only Burn Down Buildings in Iraq

British man: Has anyone burned down his house yet?
British woman: No, love, we don’t do that here.

–Houston & Lafayette

Overheard by: Jay

  • Posted on July 20, 2015
  • Fire, Foreigners, Men, Questions, Soho, Women
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